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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Matt Hughes and Aaron Bower

Super League expansion may put future deal with Sky Sports at risk

Jenna Brooks of Sky Sports Rugby League
The potential Super League expansion could affect Sky Sports coverage, presented by Jenna Brooks since 2020. Photograph: News Images LTD/Alamy

Super League’s long-term partnership with Sky Sports that bankrolls the sport could be jeopardised by plans to expand the competition to 14 teams next season.

The existing 12 Super League clubs voted in favour of expansion this week following the recommendations of a strategic review led by the Rugby Football League chair, Nigel Wood, but the Guardian has learned that the plan has yet to be endorsed by their broadcast partner.

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