{"id":351135,"date":"2026-01-04T05:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T05:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/351135\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T05:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T05:05:11","slug":"rugby-league-fans-have-clear-favourite-as-predictions-made-over-which-promoted-side-will-fare-best-in-super-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/351135\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby League fans have clear favourite as predictions made over which promoted side will fare best in Super League"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Super League will have three new sides in the top flight this year, with the league restructuring to add two more teams into the competition.<\/p>\n

Salford\u2019s relegation means that Bradford Bulls take their place, with IMG points seeing them through, whilst York Knights and Toulouse Olympique making up the 13th and 14th spot.<\/p>\n

The upcoming campaign looks to be ultra competitive at both ends of the table, with all teams having something to play for in 2026.<\/p>\n

We asked Serious About Rugby League readers how they think the three promoted sides will do this year, and whilst arguments were made for each club, it\u2019s fair to say there was one clear favourite.<\/p>\n

Responding on Facebook<\/a>, it was York Knights who were mentioned the most, with 32 of the 61 responses going in their favour. Bradford followed closely with 25 comments, whilst Toulouse weren\u2019t given as much chance, receiving four comments. *Tally correct at time of writing<\/p>\n

Obviously, we will have to wait until the on-field action begins to see how each team will properly fare, but it\u2019s clear there is a favourite amongst the promoted sides, with Mark Applegarth\u2019s side tipped to do best.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best comments from the discussion, and you can join in on the debate by clicking here<\/a><\/p>\n

Rugby League fans predict York Knights to finish highest of three promoted sides<\/p>\n

Brian Orchard:\u00a0York have made some great signings for the coming season. It will all depend which of the 3 clubs pick up the least injuries to their top players<\/p>\n

Paul Walton:\u00a0Hopefully York as there\u2019s zero pressure on them. They haven\u2019t been in Super League before and the last time they were in the top flight was in the old winter days<\/p>\n

Peter Brookes: York Knights by a country mile<\/p>\n

Tom Benson:\u00a0York Knights RLFC\u00a0will be the strongest<\/p>\n

John Mann: Toulouse will surprise a few teams.<\/p>\n

Paul Hugh McGuigan: York or Toulouse<\/p>\n

John Just: Hopefully my beloved Bradford Bulls, but I expect all three will struggle for the season coming to be honest<\/p>\n

Steve Speight: Bulls 100%<\/p>\n

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