The National Rugby League (NRL) is understood to be preparing to submit a bid to invest in and ultimately take control of Super League. This move is expected in the coming days.
In related Super League news, Wigan secured a 20-8 victory over local rivals Leigh in a match played at a sold-out Leigh Sports Village. This win moved Wigan into second place in the Super League standings, now two points behind leaders Leeds.
Wigan's win saw them capitalise on Leigh's errors, with Jai Field and Bevan French scoring crucial tries. Leigh had led 8-0 before Wigan's comeback.