# The Shield Race Kicks into high gear | Challenge Cup Anti-Climaxes | Super League Raw Weekly

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Podcast: [The Super League Raw Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-super-league-raw-podcast-6748213)
Published: 2026-06-03T10:21:46+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6332

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