Saints to host Leeds in Super League opener

St Helens will host Leeds Rhinos in the opening game of the 2017 Super League season at Langtree Park.

The Super League season will begin on Thursday 9 February with an inter-county game to be broadcast by Sky Sports.

The following night Leigh Centurions will make their Super League debut with a televised trip to Castleford Tigers, while Widnes Vikings will also play host to Huddersfield Giants.

On Saturday 11 February the Catalans Dragons will host Warrington Wolves in the third game to be televised over the weekend, while Salford Red Devils will play host to Wigan Warriors with a 3.00pm kick-off.

The opening weekend will be completed on Sunday 12 February, when Wakefield Trinity will play host to Hull FC at Belle Vue.

Super League Fixtures Round One
Thursday February 9
St Helens v Leeds Rhinos Sky 20:00

Friday February 10
Castleford Tigers v Leigh Centurions Sky 20:00
Widnes Vikings v Huddersfield Giants 20:00

Saturday February 11
Catalans Dragons v Warrington Wolves Sky 18:00
Salford Red Devils v Wigan Warriors 15:00
Sunday February 12
Wakefield Trinity v Hull FC 15:00

The full list of fixtures for all the 2017 competitions can be found in the new edition of League Express, which will be available in the shops on Monday or to download digitally tonight (Sunday) from 10.00pm.