RL Today: Woolf linked with NRL, Mulhern future & Johnstone latest

St Helens coach Kristian Woolf has been linked with a current head coaching vacancy in the NRL, whilst Wakefield say they want to retain Tom Johnstone.

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St Helens coach Kristian Woolf has been linked as a potential candidate to replace Trent Barrett, who stood down from his role as Canterbury Bulldogs head coach with immediate effect. (Fox Sports)

It was only a matter of time before Woolf would be linked with an NRL job. He’s won back-to-back Super League titles with Saints as well as a Challenge Cup. He also spearheaded Tonga’s meteoric rise on the international scene. Woolf’s contract with Saints is due to expire at the end of the season.

CHAMPION: Jamie Soward tips Kristian Woolf to be a successful NRL head coach in the future

Championship league leaders Featherstone are interesting in signing Hull prop Josh Bowden. (Hull Live)

The 30-year-old has made almost 200 appearances for Hull since making his first team debut in 2012. However, he has fallen down the pecking order in Brett Hodgson’s side, playing just four league games.

James Roby showed just why he has made more than 500 appearances for hometown club St Helens on Friday night.

He dislocated his finger in a tackle, had it popped back in straight away and carried on playing!

This is why he's the

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