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It has been a busy 24 hours with major stories breaking from Super League and the NRL.
Here is a round-up of everything that has happened…
Castleford statement
Castleford Tigers have released a major statement in the wake of their away fixture at Leeds Rhinos on Saturday.
The Tigers ran out 40-16 winners in the Challenge Cup Sixth Round and will now face Hull KR in the Quarter-Finals. Read more on their statement here.
Challenge Cup TV details
Staying on the Challenge Cup theme, the details of the Quarter-Finals have been released.
The TV channels, kick-off times and dates have all been revealed with the BBC hosting two games and Premier Sports the other two. Read more here.
Best winger named
Premier Sports pundit Leon Pryce has named the ‘most outstanding winger’ in Super League at present.
It might come as a shock to many, but the former St Helens halfback called for his inclusion in the England set-up. Read more here.
Powell ‘butting heads’
Warrington Wolves head coach Daryl Powell has told the Wakefield Express that he feels he is ‘butting heads’ with some of his players at times.
It comes in the wake of Warrington’s miserly exit from the Challenge Cup at the hands of Wakefield Trinity yesterday.
Hetherington jets off
Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington has jetted off to Australia in his bid to find a new head coach.
The long-term owner also blasted the Rhinos for their recent performances, stating they have been ‘unacceptable.’ Read more about why he has gone Down Under here.
Hodgson on trio
Hull FC boss Brett Hodgson has given an important update on Carlos Tuimavave, Josh Reynolds and Jamie Shaul to Hull Live.
Whilst Tuimavave played against Sheffield Eagles on Saturday, the latter two didn’t. Read more here.
Murdoch-Masila’s curious move
Former Warrington Wolves and Salford Red Devils star Ben Murdoch-Masila has been involved in a curious move.
The rampaging forward has been a key player for the New Zealand Warriors in recent years but has failed to make an appearance in 2022. Read more on the move here.
Roby signs new deal
Huddersfield Giants starlet George Roby has signed a new deal at the club, the club website revealed.
The hooker has been in fine form for the reserves but is behind the pecking order of Danny Levi and Adam O’Brien. Read more here.
Griffin on Gale and captaincy
Hull FC centre Josh Griffin has posted on Instagram about his time as captain of the club in the absence of Luke Gale.
Gale was banned for give games back in round two, but could return this weekend against Wigan Warriors. Read more on Griffin’s comments on Gale here.
Westerman reveals why
Following Castleford Tigers’ big win over Leeds Rhinos last Saturday, Tigers star Joe Westerman spoke to the BBC.
The loose-forward revealed just why he was brought back to the Jungle by new head coach Lee Radford. Read more here.
Hull KR’s big stadium news
Hull KR announced yesterday some huge stadium news that will have repercussions forever at the club.
It was an incredible piece of news to come out of the club and one that is the reward of hard work and dedication. Read more here.
Woolf on Walmsley
St Helens head coach Kristian Woolf gave some big news on rampaging prop Alex Walmsley yesterday on Saints TV.
Walmsley has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury as Woolf explained his dilemma. Read more here.
Disciplinary
The latest Disciplinary Match Review Panel’s findings have been revealed with Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves stars in trouble. Read more here.
Serious About Rugby League also delved deeper to explain why one hooker was banned for tripping whilst another wasn’t, despite getting the same grade charge. Read more here.
Attendance numbers
Following the weekend’s games in the Challenge Cup Sixth Round, the attendance numbers have been revealed – and they don’t make for good reading.
The likes of Whitehaven and Barrow recorded big crowds, but there were some disappointing numbers. Read more here.
Parcell linked with move
Hull KR hooker Matt Parcell has reportedly been linked with a move, according to the Courier Mail.
The wily number nine first came to Super League back in 2017 when he won the Grand Final with Leeds Rhinos. Read more here.
Latest Burgess move
There has been a dramatic twist in the future of George Burgess following an NRL statement.
Burgess had been stood down by his St George Illawarra Dragons side after being charged with sexual touching. Read more on the twist here.
Injuries
There have been a number of injuries recorded from the weekend’s Challenge Cup action as Super League sides sweat on some of their stars’ issues.
The likes of Wigan Warriors, St helens and Castleford Tigers have all been affected. Read more here.
