The business end of the year has arrived, with a mouth-watering weekend of play-off action lined up across Super League, the NRL, NRLW, Women’s Super League, and the Wheelchair Super League.
In Betfred Super League, the elimination play-offs get underway as Wakefield Trinity host Leigh Leopards in a blockbuster Friday night clash, before Warrington Wolves welcome Hull KR on Saturday with a spot in the semi-finals on the line.
In a huge win for terrestrial viewers, Saturday’s elimination clash between Warrington and Hull KR will be broadcast live on BBC Two alongside Sky Sports, allowing fans across the country to tune in as the road to Old Trafford heats up.
Down under, the NRL play-offs continue to heat up as sides battle to keep their premiership dreams alive in knockout football.
Meanwhile, the NRLW finals kick off, the Women’s Super League play-offs feature a huge Yorkshire derby between Leeds and York, and the Wheelchair Super League season culminates in the Grand Final between Halifax and Leeds.
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How, when and where to watch rugby league on TV this week
Friday 18th September:
NRLW – Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders @ 10:50am on Sky Sports Mix and WatchNRL
WSL – Leeds Rhinos v York Knights @ 5:15pm on Sky Sports Mix
SL – Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Leopards @ 8:00pm on Sky Sports Mix
Saturday 19th September:
NRLW – Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights @ 7:05am on Sky Sports+ and WatchNRL
NRL – Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks @ 10:50am on Sky Sports Mix and WatchNRL
SL – Warrington Wolves v Hull KR @ 5:30pm on BBC Two and Sky Sports+
Sunday 20th September:
NRL – NZ Warriors v Newcastle Knights @ 7:05am on Sky Sports+ and WatchNRL
Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Halifax Panthers v Leeds Rhinos @ 5:30pm on Sky Sports+
Johnny
September 17, 2026 at 7:47 am
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