Rugby League News: Leeds major blow, Trueman speaks out, Kheirallah latest, Williams’ new club, Hardaker’s surprise & Chester on Beaumont

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.

Trueman on Richardson

Jake Trueman has told League Express that he is determined to make the halfback partnership with Danny Richardson a success after a difficult 2021 Super League season.

Wakefield fans meltdown

Wakefield Trinity fans have reacted to the club’s defeat at the hands of Championship outfit Featherstone Rovers – a 22-18 loss was summed up with two sinbinnings to Liam Hood and David Fifita. Read more here.

Summer Bash announced

The Championship Summer Bash has been announced with the fixtures as well as the venue being revealed from the RFL website. Read more here.

Ashall-Bott on Pryce

Olly Ashall-Bott has told League Express just how good fellow Huddersfield Giants fullback Will Pryce is and the pedigree of his family.

Leilua arrival

Joey Leilua is set to arrive at Featherstone Rovers this week following his move from the NRL. The ex-Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers centre has signed a one-year deal at the Millennium Stadium. Read more here.

French update

The Manchester Evening News has given an update on Wigan Warriors’ Bevan French following the loss of his mother. He will be out for the opening rounds of Super League.

Williams’ new club

The Daily Telegraph has revealed that ex-NRL badboy Tony Williams has found himself a new club after being sacked by New York Freedom RL back in 2021. Read more here.

‘Breath of fresh air’

Leeds Rhinos’ new signing Aidan Sezer has labelled his move to Headingley as a ‘breath of fresh air’ to the Yorkshire Evening Post after making the off-season move from Huddersfield Giants.

Broncos release hooker

London Broncos have released a number nine after he failed to settle in the capital following his move from the north. Read more here.

Leeds major blow

Leeds Rhinos have suffered a major blow on the eve of the new season after one of their stars has been ruled out for three months, as reported on Leeds’ Youtube channel. Read more here.

Toulouse latest

League Express has revealed the latest on Toulouse star Mark Kheirallah following claims that he was set to walk from the club after COVID-19 vaccination issues.

Hardaker’s surprising fact

Zak Hardaker has told the Wigan Youtube channel about a surprising fact and his greatest rugby league moment. Hardaker will be taking the centre shirt for Wigan in 2022. Read more here.

Wire star to miss start of season

A Warrington Wolves star is set to miss the start of the season after having had surgery on an injury that he suffered during training, the club’s website has revealed. Read more here.

Havard to miss

Wigan Today has revealed that Wigan Warriors forward Ethan Havard will miss the start of the season due to injury, according to head coach Matt Peet.

Chester on Beaumont and Wakefield exit

Chris Chester has told the Manchester Evening News about his Wakefield exit, why Leigh were too good to turn down and why Chester feels people have the wrong perception of owner Derek Beaumont.