League Latest: Bateman slams Saints, SL side pulls off NRL coup, chairman threatens serious action against SL & Koukash latest

League Latest – keeping you up to date with the latest news from the world of rugby league. Here are some of the headline-grabbing stories from the last 24 hours.

Vaccination issue

Sydney Roosters are set to become the first club to ban unvaccinated supporters, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Parramatta issues

Parramatta Eels are set to be sued for salary cap breaches, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Statue for Burrow and Sinfield

Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington has announced a statue for Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield outside Headingley.

Cas sign two

Rugby League Live has revealed that Castleford have signed Kenny Edwards on-loan with a permanent deal in the pipeline as well as Callum McLelland from Leeds.

Salford in NRL coup

Salford have signed North Queensland forward Shane Wright, according to the Townsville Bulletin.

Hurrell to Saints?

Konrad Hurrell is said to be on St Helens’ radar, according to Serious About Rugby League.

Beaumont threatens

Rugby League Hub has reported that Leigh owner Derek Beaumont has allegedly threatened to pull the Centurions out of Super League after latest competition talks.

Reynolds trolls

Hull FC’s Josh Reynolds has trolled Hull KR fans, thanking supporters for throwing a drink on the field for him to drink from, Serious About Rugby League revealed.

Stadium development

Sale Sharks are set to buy the AJ Bell Stadium, the Rugby Paper has reported.

Sene-Lefao future

Jesse Sene-Lefao was coy when asked where his future lies, according to Serious About Rugby League, but Love Rugby League has claimed that Salford are chasing him.

Clark desperate

Daryl Clark is desperate to get back in action for Warrington, League Express has reported.

Koukash latest

Koukash to return?

Could ex-Salford owner Marwan Koukash make a sensational return to the sport? Rugby League Hub has touted that idea in its recent gossip column.

Bateman snaps

John Bateman has snapped at the St Helens media account on Twitter, Serious About Rugby League has reported.

Price lands new job

Steve Price has landed a new job as Cronulla assistant from 2022, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Yates NRL interest

Luke Yates has got interest from the NRL, according to League Express.

RFL speaks out

The RFL has had its say on whether Warrington will be awarded a 24-0 win over Catalans after the latter had to postpone, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Mergers on the table

Hull FC chairman Adam Pearson has told the BBC Five Live Radio podcast that mergers could be on the table for the future of rugby league.

Trueman’s heartbreaking injury

Daryl Powell has told Serious About Rugby League about the “heartbreaking” effects of Jake Trueman’s injury.

New Thompson twist

There is a new twist in the future of former St Helens star Luke Thompson, the Daily Telegraph has reported.

Taylor on Pearson

Scott Taylor has told Serious About Rugby League about his relationship with Hull chairman Adam Pearson.

Saints after Brown?

Rugby League Hub has reported that St Helens are after Featherstone’s Fa’amanu Brown, as well as Joey Lussick and Konrad Hurrell.