Super League season to start in March

The Super League 2021 season will start on March 11, with the Grand Final to be played on October 9 at Old Trafford.

The later season start date is a result of the impact of Covid-19 on the extended 2020 campaign and the desire of Super League clubs to give players a much-needed period of recovery and a full pre-season.

The Magic Weekend also makes a return to the 2021 calendar.ย It will be played at St James’ Park, Newcastle, on 29/30 May.

Clubs will play 13 home fixtures in a 27-game Regular Season, including Magic Weekend. The later start results in a repeat of the six-team play-off format used in 2020.ย 

Executive chairman Robert Elstone said:ย โ€œWith our players performing at the highest level, late into November, it is important that we give our players time to recover and prepare properly for the 2021 campaign.ย 

โ€œMany of them will be looking to force themselves into the selection decisions for the Rugby League World Cup and pre-season will be a key part of their plans.

โ€œWhat is also clear with the ongoing uncertainty around Covid-19 is that a later start date gives us a better chance of playing more games in front of fans in 2021.โ€

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