The LU Blog: 28 December 2020 - 3 January 2021

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Throughout the off-season, keep up to date with our weekly blog scooping up all the news in one easy spot for you to digest.

All times listed are AEDT (NSW, VIC, ACT & TAS local time).

Saturday 2 January

3pm

The Super League signing news continues with a New Years Day announcement from Salford confirming former Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick has joined the Red Devils.

Wednesday 30 December

10am

Confirmation yesterday that Kiwi rep and former Tiger Elijah Taylor will join Salford for the 2021 season. This follows from Penrith releasing Zane Tetevano to head to Leeds, and Ricky Leutele joining Huddersfield in the last fortnight.

Tuesday 29 December

2pm

The NRL has confirmed Brent Naden will serve a one month suspension for his breach of Anti-Doping policy. The suspension is backdated to December 1 - when his provisional suspension was notified - which means he is free to return to training when the Panthers do in the next couple of weeks.

Sunday 27 December

12pm

Following from yesterday's apparent revelations about Mitchell Pearce's personal life and David Fifita's questioning by police, 2GB reports this morning former Brisbane forward Jamil Hopoate has been charged with common assault, stalking or intimidation, and mid-range DUI.