St Helens have won the last three titles and are the choice of many pundits to make it an unprecedented four-in-a-row. They will kick the new season off against Catalans Dragons in the opener.
Leeds Rhinhos are considering an appeal against a suspension of one of their players while a Salford Red Devils star has opened up on why he left his former club.
Meanwhile, Channel 4 presenter Adam Hills, who will front the televised coverage of the competition on the terrestrial channel this season, has revealed his ambitions for the sports growth on its new home, and said: "When Channel 4 first started broadcasting the Paralympics, they made it look amazing - and they are definitely going to do that with this.
"I think, from talking to the producers, we’re going to emphasise the inclusive nature of rugby league and what a family it is. We want to be right in the middle of all the action. I think what Channel 4 will do is make it look cool, but also make it inclusive.”
He added: “Channel 4 kind of explained they want to find a way of opening rugby league to a new audience. I’m enough of a fan where I can be in the middle and ask the questions the people at home might want to ask; then if something really technical comes up then maybe I can turn to the camera and say ‘what this means is this…
“I want to find a way to describe what’s happening to people at home who don’t know, but also not patronise people who do. There is a lot of pressure to get it right - but in the back of my mind I know if I fail, then I can escape back to Australia!”
All that and more in today’s Rugby League news here:
7. Lane on Hull FC targets
Jordan Lane is convinced Hull FC can start as they mean to go on this season by performing well and righting some wrongs against Wakefield Trinity on Sunday (Hull Live) Photo: George Wood
8. Featherstone Rovers troll Leigh Centurions
Featherstone Rovers, who are making a habit of poling fun at their rivals on social media, posted a video online showing a piece of paper with the Leigh Centurions badge on it in the bin after their changing rooms were swept following their victory (YorkshireLive) Photo: George Wood
9. Hills makes Channel 4 coverage pledge
Channel 4's coverage - which begins when Leeds Rhinos play Warrington Wolves on Saturday - will make Betfred Super League look “cool”, presenter Adam Hills has pledged (Yorkshire Evening Post) Photo: Jeff Spicer
10. Hull FC have sold 6.5k memberships
Hull FC owner Adam Pearson says they’ve sold about 6.5k memberships for the new season & are set to post their “first significant loss for a long time, probably in the region of one and a quarter million” (Mike White - Radio Humberside Sport) Photo: Michael Regan