League Latest: Yet another twist in the Hardaker tale, halfback on his way out, next Wakefield coach rumoured & Koukash to return?

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.

Chester was to sign a new deal

Chris Chester was set to sign a new deal before being sensationally sacked, whilst CEO Michael Carter has revealed one person applied for the head coaching role a minute after the sacking, according to Serious About Rugby League.

Salford after Widnes star

Salford are chasing Widnes star Deon Cross, the Manchester Evening News has revealed.

Oledzki out

Mikolaj Oledzki will miss the rest of the season for Leeds after going through surgery on his foot, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Whitehaven CEO slams proposals

Whitehaven CEO Andrew Canavan has slammed the potential restructure of British Rugby League as ‘farcical’, the News and Star has reported.

Cas sign Edwards and McLelland

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.

Sneyd coup

Hull FC Marc Sneyd was included in Serious About Rugby League’s best signings in the past decade.

Knowles injured

Kristian Woolf has told the St Helens Star that loose-forward Morgan Knowles is injured for this week’s clash against Castleford.

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.

Lam has his say on Hardaker

Adrian Lam has had his own say on the future of Zak Hardaker at Wigan, Serious About Rugby League has reported.

Hicks is back

Robert Hicks is back to referee Leeds and Leigh this Friday night after being demoted last weekend, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Millington at bingo

Grant Millington found himself as the bingo caller for Buzz Bingo’s opening night in Castleford, the Pontefract & Castleford Express has revealed.