Leeds Rhinos to begin title defence against Warrington Wolves

    Leeds Rhinos will begin the defence of their Super League title by hosting Warrington Wolves on 1 February.

    The match will be the first in charge for new Wolves head coach Steve Price.

    Castleford - the League Leaders' Shield winners and beaten Grand Finalists in 2017 - begin at St Helens, while 2016 champions Wigan start away at Salford.

    All 12 Super League sides will play their 23rd league match between 26-29 July, after which the top two divisions will be split into three tiers for the Super 8s phase of the season.

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