WELL, Channel 4 coverage of Super League has come to the end of its current two-year deal – and what a two years it has been!
Wind the clock back to the start of the 2022 season and there was trepidation over how the terrestrial broadcaster’s coverage would be received.
But, it’s fair to say that it has taken rugby league by storm, with hosts Adam Hills and Helen Skelton providing entertainment as well as intelligence as pundits Danika Priim and Sam Tomkins providing wit and great analysis. Commentators Mark Wilson and Kyle Amor have also impressed.
Over the course of two years, there have been 20 live games broadcast on Channel 4, but here are the top five most viewed:
5. Round 14 2022
Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors
Saturday 4th June
Average of 302,000 Channel 4 viewers
4. Round 6 2023
Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons
Saturday 25th March
Average of 312,000 viewers
3. Round 1 2023
Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors
Saturday 18th February
Average of 379,000 Channel 4 viewers
2. Round 2 2022
Hull FC vs St Helens
Saturday 19th February
Average of 515,000 Channel 4 viewers
1. Round 1 2022
Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves
Saturday 12th February
Average of 531,000 Channel 4 viewers
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