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York Knights produced an incredible comeback to stun the reigning Super League champions and win their first ever game in the top flight on the opening night of the 2026 season. North Yorkshire hosted Super League rugby for the first time in front of a full house and many of those who were watching York for the first time will have seen enough to return.

Image source, Shutterstock Challenge Cup holders Hull KR will visit Castleford Lock Lane or Brighouse when they begin their title defence in the third round stage of the 2026 competition. The Robins beat Warrington Wolves in last season's Wembley final to end a 45-year wait to regain the trophy - the first part of a historic treble under Willie Peters. Other than newly-promoted Toulouse Olympique - who have declined participation - 13 of the 14 Super League sides enter the competition at the third-round stage.