Rugby League continues in full swing in 2026, with the Rivals Round taking place in Super League this Easter weekend alongside Round 5 of the NRL campaign Down Under.
For those who want to spend their week glued to the TV, you’re in luck: there are 15 great sports to watch or watch next weekend!
Here’s a rundown of the information you’ll need between now and Monday…
*Please note: All times quoted are kick-off times and are quoted in BST (British Summer Time)
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Thursday 2 April
10am: NRL (R5) – Dolphins v Manly Sea Eagles – Watch NRL
The Easter weekend kicks off on Thursday morning with an NRL clash between the Dolphins and Manly, the first trip for the Sea Eagles since the departure of head coach Anthony Seibold.
Friday 3rd April (Good Friday)
6.05am: NRL (R5) – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs – Watch NRL
10am: NRL (R5) – Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm – Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Action/Watch NRL
12.30pm: Super League (R7) – Hull KR v Hull FC – Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Action
3pm: Super League (R7) – St Helens v Wigan Warriors – Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Action
8pm: Super League (R7) – Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos – BBC Red Button/BBC iPlayer/Sky Sports+ Red Button/Super League+
Relax like the king wants you to on Good Friday and listen to FIVE exciting rugby league matches. Down Under, there’s a double-header opener as Souths host the Bulldogs and two heavyweights meet as Penrith take on the Storm.
The action doesn’t stop there as there are three Super League derbies coming up as part of the Rivals Round. The Hull derby kicks off first, followed by Sky’s main event as Saints and Wigan square off.
When that is done and done, he will have time to say goodbye to the family ahead of the first Bradford-Leeds Super League clash in more than a decade. The BBC is reporting that the person is from Odsal.
Saturday 4th April (Easter Saturday)
7.30am: NRL (R5) – St George Illawarra Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys – Watch NRL
9.35am: NRL (R5) – Gold Coast Titans v Brisbane Broncos – Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Action/Watch NRL
3pm: Super League (R7) – Huddersfield Giants v York Knights – Sky Sports+ Red Button/Super League+
3pm: Super League (R7) – Warrington Wolves v Leigh Leopards – Sky Sports+ Red Button/Super League+
3pm: Super League (R7) – Catalans Dragons v Toulouse Olympique – Sky Sports+ Red Button/Super League+
There are also the latest NRL games to sink your teeth into on Saturday mornings. St George hosts the Cowboys before the Titans take on the Broncos.
You’ll have to choose between three Super League games on Saturday afternoon that will all start at the same time (because why wouldn’t they?!) unless you can get your hands on multiple screens. Huddersfield-York, Warrington-Leigh and Catalans-Toulouse are your options, all on Sky’s Red Button.
Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday)
5am: NRL (R5) – Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors – Watch NRL
7.05am: NRL (R5) – Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders – Watch NRL
3pm: Super League (R7) – Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity – Sky Sports+ Red Button/Super League+
Waking up early on Easter Sunday may be like waking up from the dead following your Saturday night, but make sure you’re up in time to catch the latest NRL clashes.
Rest assured you’ll have plenty of time to sleep once they’re done before rivals Cas and Wakey battle it out in The Jungle at 3pm in the Super League.
Monday 6th April (Easter Monday)
7am: NRL (R5) – Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers – Watch NRL
The Easter weekend just keeps on giving, and on Monday morning, you’ll have the chance to relax while enjoying the final game of rugby league. Parramatta take on Wests in a 7am kick-off.
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