Rugby League Today: Burrow goes to Downing Street & Marshall to leave Salford?
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Paper Talk: Shaun Edwards on Wigan snub, London future & clamping down on cheating.
Castleford confirm signing of Alex Sutcliffe from Leeds.
Kyle Amor rewarded with new St Helens deal.
Huddersfield confirm signing of Tui Lolohea.
Mailbox: The lasting impact of Crusaders.In the latest mailbox, one fan reacts to the announcement of Ben Flower’s retirement by praising the lasting impact of Crusaders.
What’s in the papers
Salford set to part company with coach Richard Marshall after one season in charge. (Manchester Evening News)
Rob Burrow heads to Downing Street to call for £50m investment into MND research. (Mirror)
Hull KR coach Tony smith happy to be the underdog in Warrington eliminator. (The Yorkshire Post)
Warrington will not be appealing Mike Cooper’s one-match suspension. (Warrington Guardian)
Hull make move for former State of Origin hooker Nathan Peats. (船体每日邮报)
What’s on social
Get your votes in!
Which Dream Team wins?#rugbyleague
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague)September 21, 2021
The Super League play-offs are here!
NEVER give up
The Play-offs are here Who are you backing?#SuperLeaguepic.twitter.com/GyndshRVzd
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague)September 21, 2021
From rugby league to the UFC! A nice story this…
From Rugby League to the UFC!
UFC Featherweight champion@alexvolkanovskidetails how a career in Rugby League paved the way for his transition into MMA…
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— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL)September 21, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
NRL Try Time – Sky Sports Arena (8pm)
Birthdays
Great Britain and St Helens legend Paul Sculthorpe turns 44 today.
Also celebrating; former Wigan and Leigh forward Ricky Bibey (40), Barrow forward Dan Toal (32), New Zealand international Kenny Bromwich (30), Huddersfield forward Joe Wardle (30) and Penrith’s Samoan centre Stephen Crichton (21).
Trivia
Salford wingerKen Sio finished the regular Super League season as the competition’s top try scorerwith 19 to his name.