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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…
Challenge Cup ticket fiasco
There was a bit of controversy over the weekend concerning the Challenge Cup ticket sales.
The RFL explained their position, with a number of people able to get ‘free tickets’. Read more here.
Radford on Mamo
Castleford Tigers head coach Lee Radford has explained why he took Jake Mamo off the field against Salford Red Devils on Friday night.
The Tigers went down 30-14 with Mamo taken off after half an hour. Read more here.
Stunning takeover
A Super League club could be set for a stunning takeover by a rich businessman if Sky Sports pundits are to be believed.
It would represent a new era entirely for the club. Read more here.
Mystery injury
Catalans Dragons star Josh Drinkwater has told League Express about his mysterious tendon injury.
Head coach Steve McNamara has also said that the club will sign a major player, but it’s not who everyone thinks it is.
Lovodua future
Hull FC star Joe Lovodua’s future has been made clearer after a document showing those out of contract was circulated by the Manchester Evening News.
The Fijian international has been one of Hull’s brightest sparks in 2022. Read more here.
Warrington, Wigan and Cas exits
The Manchester Evening News has also revealed that Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers will face exits at the end of 2022. All three clubs will be losing personnel. Read more on the Warrington one here. Wigan and Castleford’s departures can be found here.
Not included on that list is also Blake Austin who has seemingly found a deal elsewhere after one year at Leeds.
Woolf on Hurrell’s future
St Helens head coach Kristian Woolf has had his own say on the future of Tongan international Konrad Hurrell.
The pair have been subject to intense speculation about their futures. Read more here.
Warrington target ‘played last game’ for club
According to Fox Sports, a Warrington Wolves should have played his last game for his current club.
It follows Warrington’s huge recruitment drive ahead of the 2023 Super League season. Read more here.
Hardaker bombshell
New Leeds Rhinos signing Zak Hardaker has let out a bombshell following his health scare.
Hardaker suffered a seizure outside his own house, but has now spoken out about what exactly went down. Read more here.
Wane’s surprise trio
England head coach Shaun Wane could call on a surprise trio for the World Cup at the end of the year, according to the Daily Telegraph.
It follows Wane’s trip Down Under for the NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane. Read more here.
Unrest at Warrington?
Sky Sports pundit Brian Carney claimed that there is ‘unrest’ in the Warrington Wolves’ dressing room after they lost 12-10 to St Helens on Thursday night.
He referenced the idea that head coach Daryl Powell will not be leaving. Read more here.
Pryce’s move
Huddersfield Giants star Will Pryce has been backed for a stunning move, according to the Newcastle Herald.
It would be a huge transfer for the teenager who has set Super League alight since bursting onto the scene in 2021. Read more here.
Bateman career
Wigan Warriors forward John Bateman has set up a new career move.
Bateman has been a class act in both Super League and NRL during his time in rugby league. Read more here.
Ex-Wakefield man’s cancer
A former Wakefield Trinity man has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
It comes following the horror diagnosis that his wife has stage three cancer, too. Read more here.
Three SL clubs chase NRL halfback
Three Super League clubs are chasing hard for an NRL halfback, Fox Sports has reported.
However, they also face competition from Canberra Raiders in the NRL. Read more here.
Cas sign two
Castleford Tigers have signed two big Super League stars for the 2023 Super League season.
It comes following head coach Lee Radford’s determination to overhaul his squad. Read more here.
Violence mars game
Violence marred a Super League fixture over the weekend with clubs looking into it.
It has become something that has been creeping into the sport in recent months with Castleford, Warrington and Hull KR all fined. Read more here.
