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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower

Bright lights of Las Vegas cannot dim the dark clouds over Super League

Players from the Super League clubs line up for 2025 season launch in Manchester
Players from the Super League clubs line up for the 2025 season launch in Manchester. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

The new Super League season begins next week with a growing level of excitement around rugby league’s premier competition. Wigan Warriors face Leigh Leopards in a mouthwatering derby as they look to emulate last year’s quadruple, before the sport heads to Las Vegas next month for an historic fixture between Wigan and Warrington.

Crowds are up, interest is growing and the sport has every reason to be optimistic. But skim beneath the surface and these are fascinating times on a financial level, prompting plenty of intrigue about how things look at boardroom level.

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