Super League announce extended partnership with talkSPORT

Super League have agreed a two-year contract extension with talkSPORT, which will see more than 80 live games broadcast over the next two seasons.

The renewed deal will see live games broadcast on talkSPORT – the world’s biggest sports radio station; and talkSPORT 2 until the end of the 2023 season.

Coverage starts with the Super League season opener on Thursday, February 10. Champions St Helens host Catalans Dragons in a Grand Final rematch (8pm).

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talkSPORT’s commentary team for this season will be headed up by commentator Mark Wilson. Former Hull FC and Hull KR player Paul Cooke will be a regular pundit.

Super League chief commercial officer Rhodri Jones said: “We’re delighted to have extended our partnership with talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 for a further two years.

“The continued coverage is fantastic news for Super League fans who now have the opportunity to listen to more than 80 live Betfred Super League games over the next two years.”

Head of talkSPORT, Lee Clayton said: “We’re looking forward to developing our partnership with Super League further over the next two years as we broadcast more games than ever before.

“Rugby league is an important part of our live sport offering. Our team will be there for all the preview, insight and analysis along with all the live action.”

The first three fixtures in 2022 that will be live on talkSPORT 2 are St Helens v Catalans (February 10), Warrington v Castleford (February 17) and Wakefield v Leeds (March 3).

Adam Hills to present Super League coverage on Channel 4

Australian comedian and presenter Adam Hills will present the Super League coverage on Channel 4 in 2022.

Hills will present the new coverage of the sport on Channel 4 in 2022. He will be joined by Helen Skelton throughout the season.

Channel 4’s live coverage begins this Saturday, February 12, as Leeds host Warrington at Headingley Stadium.

Hills said: “I love rugby league. I’ve been a fan since I was three days old, when my dad brought a South Sydney Rabbitohs toy rabbit to the hospital for me.

“Presenting rugby league for Channel 4 will be a childhood dream come true. I intend to play the role of an excited fan, asking loads of questions to the experts alongside me. Hopefully I can relay the passion, the excitement and the inclusive nature of the game to the viewers.”

Meanwhile, Leeds’ new signing Blake Austin will not face his former club Warrington on Saturday due to suspension.

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