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Here are some of the headline-grabbing stories from the last 24 hours.
SL club in COVID mess
A Super League club has been in a mess regarding COVID-19 after an outbreak was found in the playing group. As such, the players have been released two days early for their Christmas holiday. Read more here.
Matagi’s bold prediction
Castleford Tigers forward Suaia Matagi has made a bold prediction about where his side will finish in 2022 on the Talk Your Walk podcast. Read more here.
Ex-Cas player returns from cancer
A former Castleford Tigresses player has returned from skin cancer to resume playing rugby league in an incredible twist of fate. Read more here.
Agar plan for Gale
Serious About Rugby League has revealed how Leeds Rhinos head coach Richard Agar had a plan for Luke Gale before the latter’s departure to Hull FC.
Dark horses
Serious About Rugby League has revealed who their three dark horses for Super League 2022 are.
Controversial Fev exit
Serious About Rugby League has revealed all on a player and his controversial exit from Featherstone Rovers. The issue made widespread news at the time.
Patton takes swipe
Dec Patton has taken a swipe at his former clubs after joining the Bradford Bulls. He claimed it was ‘nice to be appreciated’ in an interview with West Yorkshire Radio Rugby League. Patton used to play for the Warrington Wolves and Salford Red Devils. Read more here.
Ex-Salford man in deal
A former Salford Red Devils forward has signed a deal at an Australian Grand Final-winning side. He made 40 appearances for the Red Devils in two seasons. Read more here.
Target’s mother speaks out
A Super League target’s mother has spoken out about her son’s future following increasing speculation that he could be on his way to Super League. Read more here.
Swift in freak accident
Hull FC winger Adam Swift has been involved in a ‘freak accident’ that left him with a serious foot injury. He also spoke on the Hull FC website about the impact of Luke Gale. Read more on the accident here.
Former Saint’s alcohol/police battle
A former St Helens star conducted an incredibly honest interview with the Spirit of Sport podcast, describing his battle with alcohol and sometimes the police. Read more here.
Wakefield’s ‘happier place’
Serious About Rugby League has revealed that Wakefield Trinity star Tom Johnstone took a swipe at the club’s former coaching staff by declaring Wakefield a ‘happier place’.
89 blows
Super League star’s brother landed 89 blows to the head of his opponent in a ferocious fighting bout last night, with the fight being incredibly controversial, the Daily Telegraph has reported. Read more here.
Eastmond’s tirade
Former St Helens and Leeds Rhinos star Kyle Eastmond has launched a tirade against his former sides and coaches in a bizarre interview with the Daily Mail. Read more here.
York signing
York City Knights have snapped up a Super League forward as James Ford’s side continues to build for a tilt at the Championship title in 2022. Read more here.
Cuthbertson’s coaching role
Serious About Rugby League has revealed that ex-Leeds Rhinos forward Adam Cuthbertson is lining up a coaching job despite his surprise role at present.
Satae injury
The Hull Daily Mail has revealed the latest on Chris Satae’s injury after the forward suffered a big blow in training.
Warrington’s influence
Warrington Wolves’ groundbreaking NFT move – where George Williams was the face of the digital market – has set a trend whereby NRL clubs are now interested in what the move has to offer, according to the World Wide of Sports. It was the first of its kind in Super League. Read more here.
‘Unprofessional’ star
Serious About Rugby League has revealed that one Warrington Wolves star has revealed that he was ‘unprofessional’ after joining the club.
Ex-Tiger jailed
A former Castleford Tigers and Dewsbury Rams forward has been jailed for three years and three months following the horror abuse of his partner. Read more here.
Point to prove
Serious About Rugby League has revealed six new signings that have a point to prove ahead of the 2022 Super League season.
World Club Challenge dismissed
Penrith Panthers chief executive Brian Fletcher has told SEN170 that the World Club Challenge will be ‘given the flick’ in 2022. He had previously handed St Helens an ultimatum. Read more here.
Burgess coaching role
The Daily Mail has revealed that Sam Burgess is set to reject South Sydney Rabbitohs and take up a sensational coaching role that will see him link up with a former Super League boss. Read more here.
Shaul future
Jamie Shaul has made an admission to Serious About Rugby League about his future after losing the number 1 shirt to Jake Connor.
Cash to lure
The Daily Telegraph has revealed the amount of money necessary for Canterbury Bulldogs halfback Kyle Flanagan to be lured to Super League. And, it isn’t cheap! Read more here.
Ex-wife sues former star
An ex-wife of a former rugby league star has successfully sued him for almost $500,000 following a bitter court dispute, according to Fox Sports. Read more here.
Powell’s message
Daryl Powell has given a loud and clear message to his Warrington Wolves players ahead of the new season, The Sun has reported. The former Castleford boss also had his say on the Tigers’ facilities as well as Warrington’s.
