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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower at the MKM Stadium

From Las Vegas to Hull: Super League comes home with a thriller

David Armstrong touches down for Leigh.
David Armstrong touches down for Leigh as Super League returns to British shores. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA

The times are changing in Super League, perhaps best epitomised by the fact there is an unfamiliar name sitting at the summit as the season settles into a rhythm in some style after the pomp and circumstance of Las Vegas last ­weekend, with Hull FC and Leigh Leopards playing out a ­pulsating 22-22 draw here.

Wigan and Warrington were tasked with taking Super League Stateside to spread the message to the world but, perhaps more importantly, to Australia’s National Rugby League, which is now seriously ramping up its intent to take a controlling stake in British rugby league’s premier competition and revitalise its off-field fortunes.

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