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.
Burrow to Sinfield
Rob Burrow has sent an emotional message to friend Kevin Sinfield after the latter visited him at home. Burrow had, two days ago, revealed that doctors had only given him 1-2 years to live back in November 2019. Read more here.
Chase shirt
Rangi Chase has been handed a halfback’s shirt ahead of the 2022 season. The number 6 broke his arm midway through the 2021 season, but he is raring to go for 2022. Read more here.
Most expensive transfers
Serious About Rugby League has revealed the ten most expensive transfers in the history of Super League.
York poach Castleford star
York City Knights ladies have poached another one of the Castleford Tigresses’ forwards. York are expected to be one of the front-runners in the Women’s Super League in 2022. Read more on the deal here.
Cas fail for forwards
Serious About Rugby League has revealed that Castleford Tigers were rejected by a Super League forward who signed a new deal at his club. That was also true of another forward who the Tigers missed out on – read more that one here.
Offiah returns
Martin Offiah has returned to one of his former clubs with his new business to help launch their new, unusual kit. Offiah made a name for himself at Widnes, Wigan, Salford and London. Read more on his return here.
Salford beat off competition
Salford Red Devils were able to beat off rival competition from Super League and the NRL to sign a halfback, according to Red Devils TV. Read more on the signing here.
Walker setback
Jack Walker has had a setback on an injury, according to the Super League website. The Leeds Rhinos fullback hasn’t played for almost two years. Read more here.
Wigan Today has revealed that Zak Hardaker and Oliver Partington will be fit for the start of the season despite both suffering with injury right now.
Sinfield’s shock move
Kevin Sinfield has made a shock return to rugby league after just a few months in rugby union. He told the Rugby League website that he always wanted to come back. Read more on his new role here.
Official statement
Featherstone Rovers have released their official statement on the Dane Chisholm incident. The Featherstone halfback has been banned for eight matches. Read more on the statement here.
SL move for NRL star?
An NRL star could be on his way to Super League after an issue with his contract at his new NRL club, according to Fox Sports. He had only just joined his new club the South Sydney Rabbitohs on a one-year deal. Read more on the potential move here.
Trinity stadium news
Wakefield Trinity have been given huge stadium news after submitting their proposal for a redevelopment of the Belle Vue stadium. Read more here.
Vaccination problem
New Leigh Centurions signing John Asiata has a problem: unvaccinated people are not able to fly out of Australia. Will he gain an exemption? Read more here.
Miraculous recovery
A former Salford Red Devils and Hull FC forward is making a miraculous recovery just two years after being put in a coma following a suicide attempt. Read more here.
Five surprise packages
The Hull Daily Mail has revealed five Hull FC players that could be surprise packages in 2022 with new signing Joe Lovodua and stalwart Jamie Shaul amongst them.
Clark future
Serious About Rugby League has revealed the latest on Daryl Clark’s future after the Warrington hooker had been linked with a move away earlier in the year.
SL target shock decision
A Super League target has made a shock decision on his career. He had initially been linked with moves to other NRL clubs as well as Super League after being given his goodbyes by his current club. Read more here.
Bateman’s tribute
John Bateman has paid a great tribute to a former coach after his long battle with cancer. Great words and memories have been pouring in from around the globe. Read more here.
Warriors star’s meeting
A Wigan Warriors star is set to meet with two clubs to discuss his future past the 2022 Super League season, according to the Daily Telegraph. One of those clubs is expected to be one of the Wigan man’s old sides. Read more here.
Thompson breaks silence
Leeds Rhinos’ Bodene Thompson has broken his silence after revealing it could be his last year in Super League with the Leeds Rhinos to the Yorkshire Post.
Leeds coach reveals NRL offer
New Leeds Rhinos’ Director of Performance Richard Hunswicks has told Leeds Live that he rejected a move to the NRL to join Leeds.
Thompson offer
Luke Thompson has been the subject of a bid for his services. The former St Helens prop has been linked with a move away for most of the off-season – and now it could finally happen. Read more on the club that has offered him a deal.
Takairangi future
Brad Takairangi has told the Hull Daily Mail that he wants to stay at Hull KR past his contract which ends at the culmination of the 2022 Super League season.
