Super League back in spotlight as European Court of Justice hearing begins

The row over the Super League reaches Europe’s highest court this week (Adam Davy/PA)

The Super League case reaches Europe’s highest court this week, with its eventual decision likely to have profound ramifications for sport across Europe.

The controversial competition was officially founded on April 18 last year but had collapsed within 72 hours after nine of the original 12 clubs involved withdrew amid political pressure and fan outrage.