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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower

Super League could expand to 14 teams in 2026 but crucial vote awaits

Wigan Warriors pose for a photo with the World Club challenge trophy, League leaders’ Shield, the Challenge Cup trophy and the Super league Trophy after victory in the Super League Grand Final.
Wigan Warriors pose for a photo with the World Club challenge trophy, League leaders’ Shield, the Challenge Cup trophy and the Super league Trophy after victory in the Super League Grand Final. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Super League could expand to 14 teams as early as next year if a strategic review led by the Rugby Football League’s interim chair, Nigel Wood, can convince the existing 12 clubs that expansion is financially viable for 2026.

Wood, the governing body’s former chief executive, was brought back earlier this year after Super League clubs decided he should lead a review that would scrutinise all aspects of the professional game in the United Kingdom.

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