Sky Sports has gained the rights to show more live and exclusive action from the Betfred Women’s Super League.
Under the revised Women’s Rugby Super League coverage deal, Sky will air two regular season matches in addition to the semi-finals and Grand Final. The finals are scheduled for the weekend of 17th and 18th September 2022.
The first live game marks a repeat of the 2021 Grand Final when reigning champions St Helens take on Leeds Rhinos at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Thursday 23rd June. Then the latter host Wigan Warriors at Headingley on Thursday 21st July.
Thomas Brindle, the RFL’s Head of Growth and General Manager of the BWSL, said:
Every season brings significant steps forward for Women’s Rugby League, and confirmation that Sky Sports will show live coverage of two regular season fixtures as well as the semi-finals and the Grand Final is a great announcement to make as we publish the fixtures.
“Sky’s live coverage of the last two Grand Finals in 2019 and 2021 was a huge boost to the profile and prestige of the BWSL, and this is further evidence of their great support of Women’s Rugby League.
Helen Falkus, Sky Sports Director of Multi-Sports, added:
Showcasing these games as double-headers alongside the men’s Betfred Super League games will provide greater visibility for the women’s game as it continues to grow.