In 1996 the Super League (Europe) was formed and saw rugby league change from a traditionally winter sport to a modern summer sport backed by live TV deals and sponsorship.
Super League DVDs
With the advent of Super League and the associated TV coverage much action has been transferred to DVD and now, fans of Super League can expect to see regular releases on DVD. There are Engage Super League season reviews on DVD as well as the Super League Grand Final available on DVD too.
World Club Challenge DVDs
St Helens ended up as League Leaders in 1996, with Bradford Bulls achieving this title in 1997. There is now a play-off structure in place at the end of each season to determine two teams who will meet at Old Trafford to contest the Super League Grand Final. The winners of the Grand Final then contest the champions of the Australasian competition in the World Club Challenge.