Real Class: Rugby League

There might have been a Grand Final rematch in Super League this weekend but Wigan and Hull KR need to watch their backs as there's the new Melbourne Storm in Super League — presuming Luke Robinson meant the post-salary cap scandal Melbourne when they had all their points wiped.Sponsored by Ravensport. Subscribe to the Real Class newsletter at realclass.co.uk and get new rugby league writing and podcasts delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

After the biggest game of the season over in Hull, we review the Challenge Cup quarter-finals before turning our attention back to the upcoming Ashes series. Who makes the team? Can England win? Is Rhys really going to buy Josh that shirt?Sponsored by Ravensport. Subscribe to the Real Class newsletter at realclass.co.uk and get new rugby league writing and podcasts delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

We really, really, really don't want to talk about refs, but sometimes we just can't ignore them. Thankfully, there's plenty of actual rugby to talk about too.Sponsored by Ravensport. Subscribe to the Real Class newsletter at realclass.co.uk and get new rugby league writing and podcasts delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

Leeds Rhinos have finally beaten a decent team, which means we've finally got an excuse to be absolutely insufferable. Sorry!4:27 - 13:18 Salford Red Devils vs Huddersfield Giants13:19 - 24:19 St Helens vs Warrington Wolves 24:20 - 33:05 Wakefield Trinity vs Hull FC 33:06 - 41:00 Castleford Tigers vs Catalans Dragons 41:01 - 1:01:55 Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors1:01:56 - 1:06:40 Hull KR vs Leigh Leopards 1:06:41 - 1:11:10 Knee Jerk 1:11:11 - 1:17:57 Round Six TippingSponsored by Ravensport. Subscribe to the Real Class newsletter at realclass.co.uk and get new rugby league writing and podcasts delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

Stat Man Rhys is back and so was the Challenge Cup, so after some brief reflections on the fourth round we revisit our Fantasy Draft teams from the start of the season and see how all three sides are faring, before taking on the challenge of picking an all-time Super League cult hero 13.4:38 - 9:27 Challenge Cup Recap9:28 - 18:23 Fantasy Draft Teams 18:24 - 1:00:33 Cult Hero 131:00:34 - Super League Round Five TippingSponsored by Ravensport. Subscribe to the Real Class newsletter at realclass.co.uk and get new rugby league writing and podcasts delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

Just like Leeds Rhinos, we're struggling to score a point this week as we review round four of the 2025 Super League season, including a statement win for Hull KR and an apology for Hull FC.2:55 - 12:42 Hull FC vs Leigh Leopards 12:43 - 21:22 St Helens vs Hull KR 21:23 - 31:45 Salford Red Devils vs Castleford Tigers31:46 - 45:25 Catalans Dragons vs Leeds Rhinos 45:26 - 50:07 Warrington Wolves vs Wakefield Trinity 50:08 - 55:00 Wigan Warriors vs Huddersfield Giants 55:01 - 57:14 Knee Jerk 57:15 Challenge Cup tippingSubscribe to the Real Class newsletter at realclass.co.uk and get new rugby league writing and podcasts delivered straight to your inbox once a week.