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Leeds Rhinos kick off Super League XVIII on Sky Sports

Image: Leeds Rhinos celebrate victory in last season's Grand Final

Live coverage of Super League XVIII on Sky Sports begins with defending champions Leeds Rhinos at home to Hull FC on Friday February 1st.

Challenge Cup

Sky Sports will also show international games, exclusively live coverage of The Challenge Cup with quarter-finals on Friday 12 July and Monday 15 July as well as the World Club Challenge match at Headingley Stadium between Leeds Rhinos and Melbourne Storm on Friday 22 February. Super League Chief Executive Nigel Wood said: "We are delighted that live Monday night Super League action is returning to Sky Sports in 2013. "Extraordinary Mondays greatly enhanced the competition in 2012 and helped showcase the excitement of Super League and the skills and athleticism of the players to a wider audience. I am sure that Extraordinary Mondays will continue to grow in popularity, among Rugby League fans and new viewers alike." Announcing the new season fixtures and return to the Monday night slot, Neville Smith, Executive Producer Sky Sports Rugby League said: "This is going to be a great year for Rugby League, and we're reinforcing our commitment to its growth and popularity with over 70 live Super League games and the return of Monday nights. "We'll continue to deliver exclusive, live HD and 3D coverage, and we'll broadcast from every stadium in the League. Alongside this, we have our fantastic stable of magazine shows, bolstered when Super League Back Chat and Super League Full Time joined the line-up last season. We're also pleased that Sam Tomkins will continue to work with Sky Sports - watch this space!" Click here to see all scheduled live games on Sky Sports

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