League Latest: Jake Connor future update, broken jaw for one Super League star & coach under fire following another loss

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.

Olpherts praises new signings

Derrell Olpherts has praised Niall Evalds and Jordan Turner since their arrival at the Jungle, on the Castleford club website.

Welsby future fullback

Kristian Woolf has told Sky Sports that Jack Welsby could be St Helens’ future fullback.

Leeds defeat “embarrassing”

Ash Handley has told the League Express that the thrashing by Hull KR was “embarrassing”.

Maguire under fire

Wests Tigers boss Michael Maguire has been told he has to save his job, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

Agar unhappy

Richard Agar has told Serious About Rugby League that Leeds were “woeful” against Hull KR.

Smith grateful

Harry Smith has thanked head coach Adrian Lam, League Express can confirm.

Smith hails Takairangi

Tony Smith has told the Yorkshire Post just how important Brad Takairangi was in Hull KR’s victory over Leeds.

Connor close to new deal

Jake Connor is apparently close to signing a new Hull FC contract, according to League Express.

Relegated sides

Serious About Rugby League has revealed every Super League side that has been relegated and how long it has taken them to get back in the top-flight – if they have got back.

Hampshire injury

Ryan Hampshire broke his jaw in the defeat to Hull FC, League Express has confirmed.