Brilliant isn't it? The intensity should jump as well now. Then jump again for the Play-offs.

Even if the four sides from 5th-8th don't make the top four we'll all have a huge say in who does. Catalans can put in performances at the level of the best team in the league, and Hull have beaten Saints Hudds Cas us and Catalans this season and are one of the only teams to push Wigan close at the DW. They are the two lowest ranked sides and even if they don't realistically have a shout for fourth they will want to make a good show of themselves and make life difficult for the team who might make it or might miss out on fourth.

I wonder if training sessions will now involve the defensive line standing offside at the play the ball like most of our opponents will do. The ref can't afford to whistle every time & it may put us on an even footing in the play offs.

totally agree..no more meaningless games and thats how it should be

At least you'll get the week off before Wigan

Looks like Wigan will have the best of those fixtures. 2 weeks off before the first game and 8 days before their next one plus what looks like a nice finish to their 7 games.
Like mentioned here some cracking games to come.
Made even harder for whoever gets to Wembley.

They had 2 weeks off before they came to our place earlier this month & look what happened there

I don't think having two weeks off does a team that much good. You lose focus, spark, sharpness, intensity and can lose form. Against getting a few bruises cleared up, i think if rather play week-after-week.