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…
Five-match ban for forward
The Operational Rules Tribunal met last night and handed out a five-match ban to a forward.
But, interestingly, the ORT also upgraded Huddersfield Giants star Jack Cogger’s ban for a ‘frivolous challenge’. Read more here.
Five chasing Pearce-Paul
According to the Daily Telegraph, five clubs are in for Wigan Warriors star Kai Pearce-Paul.
It follows the news that he has reportedly teamed up with a leading agent in rugby league. Read more here.
KR for Lovodua?
Hull Live, yesterday, released an article stating five possible replacements for Hull KR hooker Matt Parcell – even though his departure is still up in the air.
Well, one of those names mentioned is Hull FC man Joe Lovodua who has started the 2022 season like a house on fire.
RFL make decision on St Helens
The RFL have made a decision on St Helens concerning Kristian Woolf’s choosing of an understrength side in their loss to Castleford Tigers last weekend.
In the past, teams such as Saints and Leeds Rhinos have been punished for doing so. Read more here.
Ferguson tipped with big move
An Australian journalist has tipped outcast Blake Ferguson with a big move, according to Fox Sports.
It follows news that Super League and Leigh Centurions have been eyeing up moves for the former Canberra Raiders and Parramatta Eels star. Read more here.
Hardaker future beyond 2022
Much has been made of Zak Hardaker’s future – he is now a Leeds Rhinos player. However, will the same be true beyond 2022? It’s speculated that might not be the case. Read more here.
The former Wigan Warriors man also broke his silence for the first time since leaving the Lancashire club. Read more here.
Hardaker’s social media
Not only has Zak Hardaker broken his silence in the media, he has also done so on his own socials.
The fullback or centre took to Instagram to reply to being tagged in a Leeds Rhinos post welcoming him to the club. Read more here.
Cullen slams ex-players
Disciplinary Match Review Panel chief Paul Cullen has launched a tirade against former Super League players who have complained that the game is getting too soft.
Cullen spoke on the Eddie and Stevo podcast about the problem, defending his team’s decisions. Read more here.
Kear backed after leaving
Veteran head coach John Kear has left his post at Bradford Bulls by mutual consent following a series of Championship losses.
However, the former Wakefield Trinity boss is being backed for a shock move. Read more here.
Sneyd’s move
Marc Sneyd has finally made the move out of Yorkshire after planning to do so before the 2022 Super League season.
Of course, the wily halfback recently signed a big deal with Salford Red Devils. Read more here.
Refereeing appointments
The latest refereeing appointments have been made with the latest on Chris Kendall revealed as Marcus Griffiths returns to Super League.
Kendall was left out of the Super League appointments last week. Read more here.
Smith on Leeds
Hull KR head coach Tony Smith has reacted to claims that he will be heading to Leeds Rhinos at the end of the 2022 season.
Smith will, of course, be leaving Rovers following his shock announcement last week, but there has been no confirmation of his future beyond 2022 yet. Read more here.
Hall on Hardaker
Former Leeds Rhinos teammate Ryan Hall has given his verdict on Zak Hardaker’s move back to Headingley.
The current Hull KR winger believes Hardaker gets a raw deal because of who he is. Read more here.
Radford on Hardaker and Evalds
Castleford Tigers head coach Lee Radford has revealed just how close he came to signing Zak Hardaker after the fullback was made available. Read more here.
Radford has also revealed bad news about Niall Evalds following a horrendous injury. Read more here. The former Hull FC boss has revealed his replacement, too.
Cas star rejected rivals
Still on the topic of Castleford, one of their stars revealed to the Yorkshire Post that he came close to leaving the club.
The forward has revealed how two Super League rivals were chasing him for his signature. Read more here.
Fages news
There has been news released on Huddersfield Giants star Theo Fages who has missed his side’s last few games.
The diminutive number 7 joined the John Smith’s Stadium in the off-season from champions St Helens. Read more here.
Ex-Wigan man arrested
A former Wigan star has been arrested on charges of assault, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The maverick lit up Wigan for a short time after a long spell in the NRL. Read more here.
