SUPER LEAGUE officials have splashed out on a helicopter to whisk the league leaders’ shield from one stadium to another to make sure it can be presented to the winners tonight.

In the closest finish yet to a Super League campaign, with only one point separating the top four clubs, any one of them can still claim the shield, although St Helens’ chances are slim.

The trophy will be at Huddersfield’s Kirklees Stadium for the kick-off between current leaders Leeds and the third-placed Giants along with Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood, who will be ready to make the presentation.

However, a helicopter is being put on stand-by at the golf driving range next door, ready to take the trophy, Super League general manager Blake Solly and a rep from the league’s sponsor on the 30-minute flight to Wigan if the Warriors claim top spot after their home game against Castleford.

The shield winners will collect a cheque for £100,000 — double last year’s prize — as well as a guaranteed place in the 2016 World Club Series.