The Super League is back, and 30 years after its debut in Paris, it's time to go back to the future. But here's where it gets controversial... The competition, deemed the most important and revolutionary move for rugby league since its inception in 1895, is facing a new era. Attendances are on the rise, and the action on the field remains as compelling as ever. However, the value of the Super League's broadcasting deal with Sky Sports has gradually dwindled over the last decade, and it is hard not to feel there are cracks appearing. The Super League clubs pushed through an expansion to 14 teams, but the financial distribution is not what it used to be. The question is, can the Super League survive at this level of financial income for much longer? This could be an era-defining year for the Super League, as the broadcast landscape rapidly changes. Will Sky renew their contract, or will new broadcasters step in and spark a bidding war? The future of the Super League is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: the competition will look very different by the end of this year.
