The Million Pound Game has been responsible for some of Super League’s most dramatic moments in recent years. In 2016, Gaz O’Brien’s dramatic drop goal secured promotion for the Salford Red Devils against Hull KR. In 2018, London Broncos overcame Toronto Wolfpack in a tense 4-2 victory. The Million Pound game moniker was replaced by […] The post Million Pound Game officially scrapped as part of Championship restructure appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Castleford Tigers have had a difficult start to the 2024 season. However, they managed to secure their second win of the season last weekend. Castleford routed London Broncos by 40 points to nil. The Tigers have been busy in the transfer market recently. They have secured the services of Tex Hoy, Louis Senior and Corey […] The post Transfer news: Castleford Tigers star wanted as Wigan Warriors forward returns appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Hull FC have suffered from a season of turmoil and uncertainty in 2024. On the field, the club has suffered from a disastrous start which has seen them win just one Super League game so far. Off the field, things have not been much better. Hull parted ways with head coach, Tony Smith, and are […] The post More change at Hull FC as another key figure departs appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

The 2025 season will be the first year in which the full IMG gradings come into force. As such, the competition which a club plays in will not be solely determined on the field. Under the new rules, London Broncos are expected to be relegated to the Championship. Wakefield Trinity are expected to win promotion […] The post IMG reveal stance on 14-team Super League as expansion discussed appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Last year, Rugby League announced the biggest changes in a generation. Through the RFL’s partnership with IMG, each club would be graded based on five criteria. The overall grading would then determine which league clubs played in, with the 12 highest ranked clubs making up Super League. Seven clubs were granted Grade A status, which […] The post Revealed: When official 2024 IMG gradings will be announced appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

In Super League this season, every game now has a video referee. While this closes a perceived unfairness in the game, the process still excludes paying fans in the stadium. When a decision is sent to the video referee, fans at home can hear the making process. However, this is not available to fans in […] The post Video referee conversations could be heard in Super League stadiums appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Ahead of the 2024 Super League season, it was announced that every game would be televised, and each one would use a video referee. This was a major step forward for the competition. It also rectified unfairness, with a disparity in decision making, depending on whether a game was televised or not. Now, incoming referee’s […] The post Super League set to bring in ‘Captain’s Challenge’ as Phil Bentham contacts NRL appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Huddersfield Giants face a crucial clash against Salford Red Devils this weekend. The Red Devils currently occupy sixth place in Super League, with the Giants just two points behind. Victory for either side could be crucial in the race for the play-offs. However, Huddersfield’s week has been dominated by transfer news. The club has been […] The post “Make anybody’s squad better” – Huddersfield Giants talk up reported transfer target appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Huddersfield Giants are in the hunt for a play-off spot after nine games of the Super League season. Huddersfield suffered a heart-breaking, last minute defeat against St Helens last weekend. But, they are just two points behind sixth place Salford Red Devils. The Giants face the Red Devils in a crucial clash this weekend. The […] The post Transfer news: Huddersfield Giants speak out on Warrington Wolves-linked player appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

The ongoing turmoil at South Sydney Rabbitohs continues. News broke this week which confirmed the sacking of head coach, Jason Demetriou. Last week, reports emerged that they had agreed to sign Lewis Dodd from St Helens. Demetriou left his position with the club bottom of the NRL ladder. Souths have managed just one win from […] The post Reports: Former England head coach behind Lewis Dodd’s transfer to South Sydney Rabbitohs appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more