What’s on site
Warrington eventually proved too strong for a young Leeds side, but a flurry of late scores added gloss to the scoreline that perhaps didn’t reflect the Rhinos efforts.
Marc Sneyd moved in to the top 10 goalkickers in Super League history, kicking the decisive penalty asHull beat Huddersfield 18-16.
A penalty also decided the first match of the day, asHull KR edged out Salford 24-22, in a game that came after some midday drama – with索尔福德报告两个积极的冠状病毒的测试and asubsequent kick-off delay.
Former Hull KR forward Joe Wardill is making a comeback with Dewsbury, 18 months after hanging up his boots.We caught up with him to discuss his return.
What’s on social
The most heart-breaking, inspirational and tearful programme there’s probably ever been.
Is it possible to break your heart but lift you up at the same time? YES
MND has robbed@Rob7Burrow他的声音和他的腿,但他的笑容& his spirit shine through in this wonderful documentary.
What an amazing family Rob Burrow has.
Well done@sallynugent&@ClaireRyanSport
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker)October 13, 2020
Speaking of inspirational.
Great to see@MoseMasoeback on his feetpic.twitter.com/7VkqGQTvbq
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL)October 13, 2020
Nice to see this on Sky Sports, as Terry O’Connor gives insight to watching his son Jarrod play Super League.
Tez is one proud dad! Jarrod O'Connor's TV debut for@leedsrhinos
Warrington v Leeds LIVE now on Sky Sports Arenapic.twitter.com/ZaUqueYnNl
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL)October 13, 2020
Some gold on Twitter at times.
Have you been telling fibs@leonpryce6about your age? That or you’ve got a 60’s doppelgängerpic.twitter.com/oih68NSovU
— Alan Hunte (@alanhunte)October 13, 2020
What’s in the papers
The Guardian looks at the biggest change for rugby leaguein 2020, the set restart. Writer Nick Tedeschi says “The introduction of the set restart has changed rugby league to its very core… (it’s) faster in a team’s ability to build momentum”
The Mirror has a piece on the Rob Burrow documentary, and the tear-jerking moments throughout. Burrow’s wife Lindsey said: “One of the first things Rob said to me was, ‘Thank God it’s me and not the kids.’ That’s all he was bothered about.”
Tough for any Salford fan to be missing the Challenge Cup final, butparticularly for these super fanswho have raised extraordinary amounts for the club over the years, reports Gary Carter in The Sun.
Birthdays
Wigan’s Salford-bound winger Joe Burgess turns 26 today (October 14)
Also celebrating: former St Helens utility Jason Hooper (43); ex-Widnes and Wigan half Jules O’Neill (48); former Leeds and Papua New Guinea winger Marcus Bai (48); tough Cumbrian forward Simon Knox (48).
What’s on TV/radio
6pm – Rugby AM – FreeSports
Trivia
Jarrod O’Connor scored two points against Warrington last night – his dad, Terry, managed to score four points against the Wolves in his whole Super League career – one try in 19 matches, though he only finished on the losing side four times.
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