League Latest: Super League sides battle it out for NRL star, Bateman latest, former Grand Final-winning boss linked with shock reunion & Powell worried

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.

Two clubs after Corey Norman

The Manchester Evening News has reported that two clubs are after St George Illawarra star Corey Norman.

Fifita praised

Wakefield’s David Fifita came in for some great praise from the Yorkshire Post following a superb showing in Trinity’s defeat to Catalans at the weekend.

Firm in for SL goes under

The firm that showed an interest in purchasing a stake in Super League has gone under, Serious About Rugby League has confirmed.

Bateman unscathed

Wigan’s John Bateman came through the Warriors’ victory over Leigh unscathed after being out ever since England’s loss to the Combined Nations All Stars, Wigan Today has reported.

Hull struggling

Hull FC chairman Adam Pearson has told the Hull Daily Mail that his club will struggle with low attendances.

McDermott set for Bradford return?

Rugby League Hub has reported that former Leeds boss and Bradford prop Brian McDermott could be set for a sensational return to Bradford.

Powell worried

Daryl Powell is worried about the state of the future of rugby league, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Toronto on the hunt

Serious About Rugby League has reported that Toronto Wolfpack have launched a new initiative to find players.

Isa cited

Willie Isa was cited a record four times by the RFL’s disciplinary match review, following his side’s victory over Leigh.

Levi to Huddersfield?

The World Wide of Sports has reported that Brisbane hooker Danny Levi is moving to Huddersfield.

Tomkins future

Sam Tomkins has told the State of Mind podcast that he wants to retire at Catalans.

Emmitt signs for Barrow

Former Castleford and St Helens forward Jake Emmitt has signed for Barrow.

Stars refuse COVID vaccine

The Australian is reporting that some NRL stars are refusing to get the COVID vaccine.

Gale’s contact explained

Serious About Rugby League has revealed what Luke Gale’s ban was for.

No deal for Cudjoe

Leroy Cudjoe still hasn’t signed a new deal at Huddersfield, League Express has reported.

New Saints fullback

Saints boss Kristian Woolf has identified a new fullback for 2022 and beyond, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Massive funding cuts

British Rugby League could be set to lose as much as £14 million at the end of 2021 due to a reduced Sky Sports deal, according to Rugby League Hub.

Woolf eyes Fages replacement

Kristian Woolf has told Serious About Rugby League that Theo Fages’ halfback replacement is at St Helens already.

Myler contract latest

Richie Myler has told Leeds Live that he wants to stay at Leeds.

Logan leaves Hull

Jack Logan has left Hull, with Leigh on the radar, Serious About Rugby League has reported.

Sydney prop to SL?

Sio Siua Taukeiaho will move to Super League, according to the World Wide of Sports.