Castleford Tigers-Wigan Warriors clash registers strong BBC TV viewing figures

CASTLEFORD TIGERS' fixture against Wigan Warriors was a watershed moment for Super League. It was the first Super League game to have ever been broadcast live on the BBC, who have long held rights for the Challenge Cup but had not televised league matches since the 1990s. With a kick-off time of 5.30pm, the Castleford-Wigan fixture did have t

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