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Toronto Wolfpack are understood to be among the clubs that have offered Jon Wilkin a deal for 2019. Wilkin confirmed his exit from St Helens last week having spent the last 16 seasons with the club. However, the 34-year-old has admitted he is keen to play on another year despite leaving the current league leaders. It’s believed the Wolfpack are… The post Toronto in for Wilkin appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Popular Wakefield Trinity forward David Fifita’s season could be over. The forward posted on Instagram on Friday morning that he was sad to see the current campaign end, but he needs to ‘get his body right’. Fifita has once again been a pivotal part of the Trinity side under Chris Chester this season, and was equally-impressive on Thursday night despite… The post David Fifita appears to suggest his season is over with Wakefield Trinity appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Workington Town coach Leon Pryce insists all the pressure is on title-chasing Bradford as he prepares to return to Odsal with the Cumbrians this weekend. Pryce will return in an official capacity for the first time since ending his playing career with the Bulls midway through last year – and he will look to put a serious dent into Bradford’s… The post All the pressure is on Bradford, insists Pryce as he prepares to return home with Workington appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Wakefield coach Chris Chester believes in-form Bill Tupou is the best centre in Super League. Tupou again impressed during Trinity’s 36-16 loss to St Helens on Thursday night, scoring one try and assisting another as Wakey’s top-four hopes were all-but ended by the league leaders. But that result didn’t stop Chester praising Tupou, who continues to look like a Dream… The post Bill Tupou the best centre in Super League, insists Chris Chester after St Helens loss appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Liam Watts admits his move to Castleford has ‘opened his eyes’ again following the disappointment of his departure from Hull FC. Watts left Hull under a cloud in March, denying he had off-field issues which reportedly led to his departure from the Black and Whites. However, he admits he is now in a much better place with his hometown club… The post Castleford move has ‘opened Watts eyes’ after disappointing Hull exit appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

If anyone in the Huddersfield team is in a position to speak about their latest opponents it’s Jordan Rankin. The Giants fullback spent two seasons with Hull FC earlier in his career and remains close friends with many of their players. One thing Rankin learnt during his time at the KCOM is how dangerous the Black and Whites can be,… The post Giants ace Rankin wary of former side appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

THE Wheelchair Rugby League Finals will be played tomorrow (Saturday 18 August) at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre, Bradford. The action starts at 11.00am, when Hereford Harriers take on North Wales Crusaders in the Plate Final. Dundee and Halifax, meanwhile, go head-to-head in the Challenge Cup Final at 1.30pm. The post Big day beckons in Bradford for Wheelchair Rugby League appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Salford and Widnes have made changes to their 19-man squad ahead of Saturday’s Qualifiers game. The Red Devils have made one change, with Tyrone McCarthy being replaced by Greg Burke, who will play against the club he joined the club from earlier this season. As for Widnes, they’ve made two changes, with Lloyd White and Alex Gerrard coming in for… The post Changes for Salford and Widnes appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Corey Oates scored a hat-trick as Brisbane Broncos boosted their playoff hopes with a 38-18 win over South Sydney Rabbitohs. Brisbane started brightly. A quick play-the-ball near the line allowed the ball to be shifted wide on the next play to Oates. Another move to the left found Oates once again as the Broncos continued to dominate due to some… The post Oates hat-trick boosts Broncos playoff hopes appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Catalans have made a stack of changes ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wigan. Brayden Wiliame, Fouad Yaha, Sam Moa, Louis Anderson, Julian Bousquet, Lewis Tierney, Michael McIlorum, Benjamin Jullien, Tony Gigot, Josh Drinkwater and Kenny Edwards, who were all rested last week in defeat to their Challenge Cup Final opponents Warrington, return to the squad for Wigan’s visit. Rémi Casty,… The post Dragons make mass changes for Wigan visit appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Hunslet RLFC have handed head coach Gary Thornton a new one-year contract extension. Thornton joined the club last season after a poor start to the year and guided them to the League 1 Shield. After a strong off-season building his own squad, Hunslet have enjoyed a much improved season and are currently sixth in the league, just two points adrift… The post Hunslet coach Thornton signs one-year extension appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Castleford Ins: Outs: Catalans Ins: Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons) Outs: Huddersfield Ins: Outs: Hull FC Ins: Outs: Hull KR Ins: Outs: Leeds: Ins: Tui Lolohea (Wests Tigers) Callum McLelland (Scotland RU) Outs: Ryan Hall (Sydney Roosters) Joel Moon (Released) Salford Ins: Outs: Saints Ins: Joseph Paulo (Cronulla Sharks) Outs: Jon Wilkin (Released) Wakefield Ins: Outs: Liam Finn (Newcastle Thunder) Warrington… The post Confirmed Super League signings for 2019 appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

The board of the Canadian Rugby League has been restructured and bolstered, with their 2018 domestic season nearing completion, and with the lead up to their participation in the Americas Qualifiers for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, against Chile, Jamaica and USA in view. Representatives from each of the domestic rugby league organizations; Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario were… The post Canada Board restructures ahead of exciting expansion plans appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin says there will be “plenty of changes” in his squad for next season. A mid-season losing run saw any hopes of a top-four challenge evaporate quickly this year, but the Bulldogs have also been well clear of any relegation scrap for most of the campaign. Diskin would like to improve next year and says the… The post Diskin preparing shakeup at Batley for 2019 appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Simon Woolford has admitted he would like to introduce a reserve-grade side at Huddersfield. The Giants are one of several Super League clubs that don’t currently have a reserve grade, instead utilising their strong academy setup as their primary development pathway. But with talk that several clubs, including Wakefield, are set to introduce a tier below first grade, Woolford has… The post Woolford keen on reserve grade at Huddersfield appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article