Cronk set to leave Melbourne
NRL and Australia great Cooper Cronk will leave Melbourne Storm at the end of the season, after opting not to trigger a one-year extension on his contract.
The halfback has played over 300 games for Storm, during a 15-year spell at the club where he has twice won the Dally M Medal.
"There’s a few things in life that are more important than football... like family, getting married and a future." - Cooper Cronk#NRL pic.twitter.com/tUUzTAVTcK
— NRL (@NRL) April 4, 2017
33-year-old Cronk said the decision was entirely family orientated: “To Tara and my family, thank you for your patience. If it was a football decision I'd be staying here for a very long time."
"There are a few things that are more important than football, such as family, getting married and starting a family.
"I've been pretty selfish in my approach to my football career and it's about time I put someone else first.”
Read the full story on the NRL website.
Six-Time Super League Champion joins the Wolfpack
Toronto Wolfpack made their biggest signing so far earlier this week, by capturing six-time Super League champion Ryan Bailey.
The no-nonsense prop has been without a club since being released by Warrington Wolves at the end of last season.
I'm Back 💥 can't wait @torontowolfpackofficial #runwiththepack🔥ðŸºðŸ‰ pic.twitter.com/bNzh8AyHLu
— RYAN BAILEY (@BAILS168) April 7, 2017
The former Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR and Castleford Tigers man, also has international experience, with four caps for both England and Great Britain.
Rhinos fan receives first double hand transplant in the UK
Leeds Rhinos fan Chris King has become the first person in the UK to have a double hand transplant.
The 57-year-old hand-wrote a letter to thank his surgeon, who undertook the operation last July, in which he includes clapping his beloved Leeds Rhinos as a highlight since having the operation.
First man to receive double hand transplant in UK writes thank you letter to surgeon who changed his life https://t.co/L65BMqHMNc
— The Independent (@Independent) April 6, 2017
Read the full story on the Independet website.
Peackock and Sinfield prepare for London Marathon
Leeds Rhinos legends Kevin Sinfield and Jamie Peacock will be taking on one of their biggest challenges as they prepare to take on the London Marathon later this month.
“It’s a great way to raise money for charity and I'm going to do it for Prostate Cancer. I’ve been an ambassador for a few years and it’s a charity that is pretty close to me because I know a few people who have suffered and have been touched by it,” said Sinfield.
Kevin Sinfield and @JamiePeacock10 ready to take on London Marathon challenge.
— The RFL (@TheRFL) April 5, 2017
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Peacock is running the marathon for Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds.
Salary Cap Rise
Earlier this week, Super League clubs voted in favour of raising the salary cap to £2.1m a year by the 2020 season.
With the intention of retaining top talent and attracting players from Rugby Union, the cap will incrementally rise to £1.9m in 2018, £2m in 2019 and £2.1m in 2020.
The changes also include raising the maximum number of marquee players in squads from one to two.
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Peacock thrilled with start to Super League season
Hull KR and England coach Jamie Peacock is delighted to see such an unpredictable start to the Super League season, with Castleford Tigers, Salford Red Devils and Wakefield Trinity all sitting in the top six.
In his column with the Daily Mirror, he wrote: “Castleford have been building nicely under Daryl Powell for some time, and he has the knack of getting the best out of players.
New faces at the top is good for RL - now they face the battle to stay there. @JamiePeacock10's Mirror column https://t.co/aIsiimmWZT
— Gareth Walker (@garethwalker) April 3, 2017
“Salford started putting together their squad at the beginning of last year and they look a settled side now. Coming through last year’s Million Pound Game has given them a mental toughness, as well as a motivation never to be involved again.
“Wakefield recruited well this year and I really like their big men - when they play well they’re a good side.”
