Super League season 'to run until Christmas'

However, Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington says the campaign will run "probably up to Christmas" when it does get underway,

Scrapping the six additional 'loop' games - as well as the Magic Weekend - would reduce the congestion but he revealed he is not in favour of playing fewer matches and believes a December finish is possible.

He told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “They are working through a lot of different scenarios and possibilities, but it is all speculative because none of us knows when the game will restart and indeed how it will restart, spectator access and whatever.

“There is a commitment from Super League and the RFL to do whatever it takes to fulfill our season – that will inevitably mean an extension of the season, probably up to Christmas – and to deliver all the games in the fixture list and the Challenge Cup.

“We want to fulfill our commitments to broadcasters, sponsors, season-ticket holders and all the stakeholders in the game.”

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