Matt Peet: Broadcasting deals a boost for Super League, now it's time for the players to put on a show

Rugby league’s top flight will relish from new deals with Sky Sports and the BBC, with the free-to-air broadcasters agreeing to a groundbreaking deal to show 15 games per season across the next three years.

Wigan’s opening fixture against Castleford Tigers will kick-off the new partnership on Saturday live from the Mend-A-Hose Jungle, while Sky Sports will broadcast every Super League game from 2024.

Six international deals were also confirmed on the eve of the new season, and every Catalans Dragons game will be televised this season in France and Spain in another broadcasting first.

“There seems to be a lot of positivity around every club,” Peet said.

“I think every club seems to have raised their game in terms of promotion of the game, their accessibility and I think some of the noise around Sky’s coverage is really positive. The players and the coaches now have to do their bit.

“I think us and Castleford, and every team in Super League have got a responsibility every time we take to the field, but particularly on these televised games and being on the BBC.

“I think we certainly want to do our bit and add to what will be a great occasion.

"It’s fantastic how much positivity is around the game, not just the BBC deal, but some of the international deals as well and long may it continue.

“As players and coaches, we have our duty to make sure the game is entertaining.”