Rugby League News: Castleford to sign another Yorkshire rival, Connor backed for big move & stunning SL club takeover

Rugby League News – keeping you up to date with the latest news from the world of rugby league.

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…

Stunning Super League takeover

Last night, a Super League club confirmed that they were in talks with a rich businessman about a potential investment.

The businessman also revealed that he wanted to take over control of the ground. Read more here.

Burgess fuels fire

Sam Burgess has fuelled the fire of a sensational move after being spotted at a training ground, getting involved in a session, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Burgess left Super League way back in 2009. Read more here.

Catalans chase major signing

Catalans Dragons are reportedly chasing a major signing, according to the Daily Telegraph.

It follows news that Sam Kasiano and Gil Dudson will be leaving the club at the end of the year. Read more here.

Hastings blow

Former Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils star Jackson Hastings has suffered a major blow ahead of this week’s NRL fixtures.

Hastings has also been in the news having been linked with a move away. Read more here.

Roberts reveals why he left

Ben Roberts has revealed why he left Castleford Tigers after becoming such an integral part of the club and community.

Roberts was most famous for striking up a sensational relationship with Luke Gale in the halves. Read more here.

Pearce-Paul linked with immediate move

Wigan Warriors star Kai Pearce-Paul has been linked with an immediate move to a new club, according to the Daily Telegraph.

The Wigan back-rower has turned into a superstar since joining the club and has plenty of suitors. Read more here.

Wests man in shock ‘negotiations’ with ‘several’ SL clubs

A Wests Tigers star is in shock negotiations with several Super League clubs according to Fox Sports.

It would be a major coup for Super League sides to pick up the forward. Read more here.

Richardson setback

Castleford Tigers’ Danny Richardson has been up against it in 2022 so far after fracturing his neck in round one.

That was said to never fully heal as he suffered some more bad news two days ago. Read more here.

Tigers launch brilliant shirt

Castleford Tigers have launched a brilliant shirt on behalf of Rob Burrow and the MND Association.

The shirt will be worn for the Magic Weekend clash against Leeds Rhinos. See the brilliant jersey here.

Giants’ huge blow

Huddersfield Giants have been met with a huge blow just days before the Challenge Cup Final.

It followed the news that both sides had left to go to London. Read more here.

Major travel info for CC Final

There has been major travel information given out to all those supporters making their way down to London for this weekend’s 1895 Cup Final and the Challenge Cup Final.

Important information about roads and trains can be found. Read more here.

Trinity’s banned letter

A Wakefield Trinity fan has revealed the contents of a letter that has provided him with notice of a ban from Belle Vue.

It is in relation to a game earlier in the season with the letter lasting for five paragraphs. Read more here.

Cas to sign another Yorkshire rival

According to Rugby League Live, Castleford Tigers are set to secure the signing of Leeds Rhinos forward Alex Mellor.

Mellor has found opportunities limited at Headingley after succumbing to injury.

Connor backed for move

Hull FC’s Jake Connor is an absolute maverick, make no doubt about it – his five assists against Wigan Warriors last week prove as such.

And, he has been backed for a huge move by one former Grand Final winner. Read more here.

Dugan turned down SL offer

Serious About Rugby League can reveal that former NRL hero Josh Dugan turned down a Super League offer.

Dugan retired from rugby league at the end of the 2021 season. Read more here.

Lewis latest

Mikey Lewis went down with injury in Hull KR’s win over Castleford Tigers in early April.

However, there has seemingly been some kind of setback with his injury after being pencilled in to play against Salford Red Devils next week. Read more here.

Hardaker revelation

New Leeds Rhinos signing Zak Hardaker has shared a big revelation about his recovery on his social media.

Hardaker recently made his second debut for Leeds after moving from Wigan Warriors. Read more here.

Son of SL legend offered to clubs

The son of Super League legend Kevin Iro, Kayal, has been offered to Super League clubs according to Hull Live.

Iro isn’t the own one offered, however, as Hull Live has named Taane Milne, Dean Hawkins and Jackson Topine.

Newman and Leeds debutant

The Yorkshire Evening Post has revealed that Harry Newman will be back for Leeds in the near future.

The paper also revealed that young winger Neil Tchamambe will make his debut for the Rhinos’ reserves.