BBC to show live Super League games during season run-in

Denive Balmforth carries the ball through a tackle by Zack Eckerlsley and Patrick MagoImage source, SWPIX.COM
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Live Super League is back on the BBC on Saturday

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Super League will return to BBC television for the run-in to the Grand Final on 12 October, starting with Wigan versus Hull FC on the BBC red button and iPlayer at 15:00 BST this Sunday.

Reigning champions Wigan kept up the pressure on leaders Hull KR at the top of the table with their victory over St Helens at Magic Weekend, while Hull FC were beaten by fellow strugglers London Broncos.

The following weekend will see Huddersfield's home fixture against St Helens shown on BBC Two, on Sunday, 1 September from 15:00 BST.

Further regular season games will also be shown, to be confirmed once broadcast rights holders have made their selections, and one match from the eliminators and semi-finals rounds of the play-offs will also be televised by the BBC.

Highlights of the Grand Final will also be available on BBC Sport.