Rugby League News: Hetherington on Hardaker link, Dodd’s union offer, Hull’s nine blows & new Hull KR boss?

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…

New Leeds boss

Of course, the news that dominated yesterday was that of Rohan Smith being appointed as head coach of Leeds Rhinos.

The former Bradford Bulls boss has signed a three-and-a-half year deal at the club. Read more here.

Smith reveals why

That news coincided with that of Tony Smith leaving Hull KR – much to the shock of the club, its players and its fans.

And, Smith held a press conference to discuss why he has left the club. Find out here why.

Savelio’s message

It’s been a cruel few years for Hull FC star Andre Savelio and it has got worse for him in recent times with his serious injury confirmed. The powerful forward took to Instagram to share his heartbreak at the latest diagnosis. Read more here.

All in all, the Hull Daily Mail has revealed that there are nine Hull men on the sideline – whether through injury or suspension – right now.

Holmes and Dixon new clubs

Both Featherstone Rovers’ Tom Holmes and Leigh Centurions’ Kieran Dixon have found new clubs.

The duo have found breaking into the first-half difficult in 2022. Read more on their new clubs here.

Dodd’s offer

St Helens starlet Lewis Dodd has told The Sun how he came close to joining rugby union outfit Sale Sharks before becoming a professional rugby league halfback.

Dodd is currently out injured until the end of the season with an Achilles problem.

Huge ban

Wigan Warriors’ Sam Powell an Hull FC’s Brad Fash went along to the RFL Tribunal yesterday to fight their respective Grade E charges.

Whilst one was successful, the other one incurred a huge ban. Read more here.

Smith on Leeds and players

Tony Smith’s exit from Hull KR was confirmed yesterday and he was asked about the Leeds Rhinos job in his pre-match press conference.

Smith also touched on how it has affected the Robins’ players. Read more here.

Evalds’ and Saints stars’ absence explained

When Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford named his 21-man squad yesterday for the visit of St Helens on Friday, one big name absent – Niall Evalds. Read more on why he won’t play here.

One is a drop in the ocean compared to St Helens, however, as Kristian Woolf rings the changes with a completely different look. Read more here.

Huge Wigan blow

Wigan Warriors have been dealt a huge blow with the news that one of their star men will be out for a number of months, according to Wigan Today.

It follows head coach Matty Peet’s comments about an MCL injury. Read more here.

Burgess on the move?

Could Tom Burgess be on the move away from the South Sydney Rabbitohs? That could be on the cards according to the Daily Telegraph.

Burgess has been at the Rabbitohs since making the move from Bradford Bulls who were then in Super League. Read more here.

Leeds for Hardaker?

Leeds Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington discussed the possible movement of players to Headingley in his conference yesterday after announcing the new boss.

And, one of those names that popped up was Wigan Warriors star Zak Hardaker. Read more here.

Leeds candidates

Hetherington also announced in the same conference how many candidates were shortlisted for the role as Leeds Rhinos head coach.

It follows the chief executive’s painstaking task in Australia as well as the UK trying to find a suitable candidate. Hetherington also revealed when the new boss would arrive. Read more here.

Norman’s shock Super League move

Former Brisbane Broncos and St George Illawarra Dragons halfback Corey Norman has found a new club.

What is even more surprising is the fact that new club is in Super League. Read more here.

Seibold to SL?

The Mole at the World Wide of Sports has revealed that former Brisbane Broncos boss Anthony Seibold could be heading to Super League.

It would be a drastic change for the ex-Souths man who has been coaching alongside Eddie Jones with England rugby union. Read more here.

Leigh major signings

Leigh Centurions are set to make two major signings that will help propel them to Championship glory.

The club has already brought in the likes of Caleb Aekins and Nene MacDonald from Down Under. Read more here.