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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Aaron Bower at the Brick Community Stadium

Castleford’s shock win over Wigan shows NRL that Super League still has a lot to offer

Alex Mellor of Castleford celebrates their victory over Wigan
Alex Mellor of Castleford celebrates their victory over Wigan. Photograph: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com/Shutterstock

The talks have started and the jockeying for position in the boardrooms has begun. In the coming weeks, we will find just how strong an offer Australia’s National Rugby League is prepared to make to invest in Super League and potentially transform the fortunes of the competition.

There is a school of thought, perhaps perpetuated more by those in Australia than in Europe, that Super League is flailing and in desperate need of help. In terms of the financials there may be some merit in that, with wealthy club owners losing tens of millions between them each year. As business models go, it is hardly sustainable.

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