Following a hugely eventful opening weekend in the Super League, Sky Sports Rugby League’s Barrie McDermott dissects the main talking points – and offers previews the storylines to follow for round two…
I have kicked off my 34th season being involved in the best sport on the planet. Rugby league has given me so much – friendships, unforgettable moments, and the chance to be part of something truly special. I’m a lucky man.
Here’s to another season of passion, hard work, and growing the game we all love! Who else is buzzing for 2025?
Rugby league isn’t just a sport. It’s a way of life. It’s blood, sweat, and sacrifice. It’s loyalty, community, and heart. It’s standing shoulder to shoulder with your mates, through every high and every low.
The greatest game of all? Damn right it is. Bring it on!”
If you remove the St Helens vs Salford Red Devils scoreline, round one 2025 was the lowest scoring regular season round in the last three seasons. So teams look to have focused on defence massively in the off-season.
It truly was a brilliant opening weekend and Thursday was spectacular in every aspect, even without a try scored I was enthralled. It was great to see The Brick Community Stadium so full. Leigh were also awesome! I had them outside the top 6 but on that evidence, they could prove everybody wrong.
