LEIGH Centurions first game of the Middle 8s qualifiers for the Super League against Hull KR will be televised on Sky Sports on August 8 at 3pm.

Fresh from winning the League Leaders Shield, Paul Rowley's side will be joined by three other Kingstone Press Championships sides Halifax, Bradford Bulls and Sheffield along with the bottom four Super League outfits Hull KR, Salford Red Devils, Wakefield and Widnes Vikings in the mini-league to try to earn a place in the premier competition next season.

Their clash with Wakefield will also be televised on August 22.

Fixtures

Middle 8s fixtures: Home – Hull KR (August 8), Wakefield (Aug 22), Sheffield (Sept 6), Bradford (Sept 20). Away ¬– Salford (Aug 16), Halifax (Sept 13), Widnes (Sept 27). All kick-offs 3pm.

More reaction in tomorrow's Leigh Journal