“Sky Sports will show Super League Round Six fixture between Wigan and Salford on Friday, March 24. This change from the originally scheduled fixture, between Wakefield and Hull KR, has been requested by the RFL and RL Commercial following the recent issues regarding the playing surface”
Last Updated: 16/03/23 1:33pm
Sky Sports will now show Wigan vs Salford in Super League Round Six due to Wakefield pitch issues
Sky Sports will show Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils in Super League Round Six in place of Wakefield Trinity vs Hull KR, after an RFL request due to pitch issues at Wakefield.
The televised fixture amendment for Friday March 24 was confirmed on Thursday.
“This change from the originally scheduled fixture, between Wakefield Trinity and Hull KR, has been requested by the RFL and RL Commercial following the recent issues regarding the playing surface at the Be Well Support Stadium,” a Super League statement confirmed.
“The RFL and RL Commercial are grateful to all involved – the four clubs, and Sky Sports – for their co-operation, and stress that the Wakefield versus Hull KR fixture remains scheduled for the Be Well Support Stadium on March 24.
The televised fixture amendment comes after an RFL and RL Commercial request regarding issues with the playing surface at the Be Well Support Stadium
“But that remains subject to a pitch inspection early next week, so this change has been made to provide clarity for supporters, viewers and for Sky Sports.”
Revised Betfred Super League Round Six
Thursday March 23
- Huddersfield Giants vs St Helens (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
Friday March 24
- Wigan Warriors vs Salford Red Devils (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Castleford Tigers vs Warrington Wolves (8pm)
- Wakefield Trinity vs Hull KR (8pm)
Saturday March 25
- Leeds Rhinos vs Catalans Dragons
Sunday March 26
- Hull FC vs Leigh Leopards (3pm)
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