The referee appointments have been confirmed for Super League round one, as top flight clubs get their league campaigns underway.

York Knights will play out their first ever Super League fixture when they host Hull KR on Thursday evening. That game will be refereed by Liam Rush, with Marcus Griffiths acting as video referee.

On Friday night, three games will take place, with the first coming from the south of France.

Catalans Dragons will take on Huddersfield Giants, and that game will be overseen by Aaron Moore, with Jack Smith on video ref duties.

Arguably the two biggest ties of the round, Warrington Wolves will face St Helens whilst Leeds Rhinos travel to Leigh Leopards in two heavyweight bouts.

Liam Moore and Chris Kendall will pair up to take the Wolves fixture, whilst Tom Grant and Rush take control of the Rhinos-Leopards tie.

On Saturday, Bradford Bulls make their return to Super League with an away day to Hull FC, whilst Toulouse Olympique travel from France to Wakefield to face Daryl Powell’s Trinity.

Griffiths will take charge at the MKM Stadium, whilst James Vella will be the man in the middle of the 2024 Championship Grand Final rematch.

On Sunday, Castleford Tigers and Wigan Warriors round out the opening weekend of fixtures, as Ryan Carr’s Super League coaching career gets underway.

Smith will take charge at the Onebore Stadium, with Kendall acting as video referee.

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Super League round one referee appointments:

York Knights vs Hull KR:

Referee: Liam Rush, Video Referee: Marcus Griffiths

Catalans Dragons vs Huddersfield Giants:

Referee Aaron Moore, Video Referee: Jack Smith

Warrington Wolves vs St Helens:

Referee: Liam Moore, Video Referee: Chris Kendall

Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos:

Referee: Tom Grant, Video Referee: Liam Rush

Wakefield Trinity vs Toulouse Olympique:

Referee: James Vella, Video Referee: Tom Grant

Hull FC vs Bradford Bulls:

Referee: Marcus Griffiths, Video Referee: Liam Moore

Castleford Tigers vs Wigan Warriors:

Referee: Jack Smith, Video Referee: Chris Kendall

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