Rugby League News: ex-Saint in police and drug abuse admission, Leeds bombshell, chairman slams RFL & surprise Leigh and Salford coaches

Rugby League News – 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.

Hull FC target update

Serious About Rugby League has given an update on an Australian Hull FC transfer target.

Ottawa Aces to Cornwall

Cornwall RLFC is the new side set to take over from the Ottawa Aces, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Briers tirade

Lee Briers has launched a tirade on coaches and scouts, Serious About Rugby League has reported.

Kear praise for Fleming

John Kear has praised Dan Fleming after the prop signed a new Bradford deal, the Telegraph & Argus has reported.

Lam for Leigh?

The Manchester Evening News has reported that ex-Wigan boss Adrian Lam could be heading for Leigh.

Wakefield in for Australian

Wakefield Trinity are set to sign Jai Whitbread from Leigh, according to Yorkshire Live.

Salford coach

A Salford head coach is expected to be announced sooner rather than later, with calls that Paul Rowley will be taking over.

Concussion lawsuit latest

An ex-Super League referee has waded into the concussion lawsuit latest, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Shock new tenants

Serious About Rugby League has revealed, via BBC Radio Leeds, that there will be shock new tenants at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium soon.

Hetherington speaks out

Leeds Live has revealed Gary Hetherington’s latest thoughts on the state of the game.

Wigan halfback

Wigan are said to be still in the market even though head coach Matt Peet is happy with what he has, according to Wigan Today.

Thompson shock admission

Joel Thompson has told the Physio Spill about drug abuse, violence and police trouble as a child growing up.

Fonua speaks out

Mahe Fonua has spoken out ahead of his Castleford move, according to Serious About Rugby League.

Hull and Saints target

Serious About Rugby League has reported, via the Telegraph & Argus, that Hull FC and St Helens are chasing a highly-rated forward.

Bateman speaks out

John Bateman has spoken about Wigan’s issues, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Ex-Wire half in shock deal

Serious About Rugby League has reported that an ex-Warrington halfback has earned himself a shock chance.

Thompson vaccine

Luke Thompson is set to train in isolation at Canterbury, according to Serious About Rugby League.

Cryptic clue?

Serious About Rugby League has revealed a potential cryptic clue in one Huddersfield Giants star’s departure.

Mata’utia on favourite

Peter Mata’utia has revealed his favourite Castleford player, Serious About Rugby League has reported.

Sezer update

Aidan Sezer has posted an update ahead of his Leeds move, according to Serious About Rugby League.

Chairman slams RFL

Serious About Rugby League has revealed that a chairman has slammed the RFL’s ‘contempt’ against his club.

Springer new club

Serious About Rugby League has revealed that Gadwin Springer has reneged on a previous deal to sign with a Super League club.

Shock Leeds

Leeds Rhinos will have a new stadium name in 2022, Serious About Rugby League has reported.

Fax in Leeds swoop

Halifax have signed a former Leeds Rhinos man, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Folau bombshell

Serious About Rugby League has revealed a shock bombshell from Israel Folau.

Burgess unknown

Sam Burgess has jetted off to somewhere unknown, according to Serious About Rugby League.

London sign former Rhino

London Broncos have signed a former Leeds Rhinos forward, Serious About Rugby League has revealed.

Widdop fuel

Serious About Rugby League has reported that an Australian journalist believes Gareth Widdop could move.