Confirmed: Multiple bids for Super League TV rights have been received

Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Hull FC, St Helens and the rest of Super League may be the biggest clubs in the game but their futures are at a fascinating juncture.

This is due in part to the changes set to be made by IMG. They will end the traditional use of promotion and relegation and change to a grading system.

This system will see clubs awarded points for their facilities, fandom and other areas as well as their on field performances.

On top of this, financially things could be about to change because of the TV deal with Sky Sports, Channel 4 and Viaplay’s deals set to expire.

It has been a major talking point and was addressed earlier this year by RL Commercial’s Rhodri Jones.

“Next two to three weeks I would say and then after that we can then develop the calendar four to six weeks hopefully,” he said on BBC Five Live.

“We’ve got multiple broadcasters interested.”

Asked if there will be an increase in broadcast revenue, Jones said: “We’ll have to see where we land.”

“I think on the Broadcast deal, we’ve been so reliant on one number coming from one broadcaster.

“We’re one of very few sports competitions that don’t stream every game.

“I think the mix of the broadcast platform for us going forward is going to look different. So maybe less emphasis on that one number that we get from the main broadcaster and maybe the culmination of the total means that we come out in a better position.”

In a huge surprise twist however, reports from the Daily Mail today have claimed that officials at the RFL are disappointed with the offer from Sky, a £25 million per year contract and TNT Sport have emerged as a potential contender.

Previously known as BT Sport, the newly named TNT Sports are the home of the Champions League in football as well as having rights to Premier League football.

According to the Daily Mail, TNT are now “a big threat” to Sky’s coverage of the sport.

Serious About Rugby League can now confirm that the RFL has received more than one bid for the rights to the sport in 2024.