League Weekly – 16 September 2018

TOP CLASS! Saints celebrate with the League Leaders' Shield - but not too much, as coach Justin Holbrook admits he won't be happy unless his side go on to clinch Grand Final glory. Title rivals Wigan are buoyed by the triumphant return of Dom Manfredi while in-form Cas are tipped for victory at Old Trafford by their latest victims.
There's been plenty of action off the field too of course – we explain the new league formats for 2019 and bring you all the reaction from Friday's EGM. Robert Elstone is tipped to deliver a bumper TV deal, thereby easing Championship and League 1 fears of a slashed budget. Meanwhile, the RFL, Warrington and Rochdale rubbish accusations of 'dirty tricks' in the build-up to the vote. Danny Lockwood reflects on where the decision leaves the governing body. Can the game come together and thrive after nine months of civil war?
As usual, there's all the latest news and gossip from around the clubs - including rumours Wakefield have rejected a rival's bid for one of their top stars. Which Cowboys stars are on Leeds' radar? Could Anthony Gelling end up at Salford or Hull? All this and plenty more besides - including news of the 'sexting' scandal threatening the reputation of one of England and the NRL's biggest stars.