Rugby League news Live: World Cup final build-up, England reaction, Super League and NRL deals
Jackson Hastings is set to join Newcastle Knights in a swap deal with Wests Tigers. Prop David Klemmer will move in the opposite direction. Newcastle have earmarked Hastings as their long-term solution to their halfback dilemma. The Knights see Hastings’ style as the perfect foil to Kalyn Ponga.
Ellis Longstaff has joined Salford Red Devils on a one-year loan deal for the 2023 season. Long Staffer had a successful loan spell with Hull FC at the end of last season and has also played for Warrington Wolves and England Knights. Mal Meninga has praised his team's performance against New Zealand. Australia came from behind to win 16-14 at Elland Road on Friday evening. Phil Gould suggests a different method of winning Rugby League World Cup. He took heat after England beat Samoa in the tournament opener last month. The general manager at Canterbury Bulldogs suggested an alternative method. It was a golden point to reach the final.
