List of Super League seasons
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The Super League is the top tier rugby league competition for teams in Great Britain. It was formed in 1996 replacing the Rugby Football League First Division which was the top tier in Britain from 1895 to 1996.
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Current season, competition or edition: 2024 Super League season | |
Sport | Rugby league |
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Founded | 1996; 28 years ago (1996) |
No. of teams | 12 |
Countries | England France |
Most recent champion(s) | Wigan Warriors (6th title) |
Most titles | St Helens (10 titles) |
Relegation to | Championship |
Domestic cup(s) | Challenge Cup |
International cup(s) | World Club Challenge |
Since 1998, the winner of the Super League has been determined by a play-off series at the end of each season, culminating in a Grand Final at the Old Trafford. Four teams have won the Grand Final during the history of the Super League, with the Wigan Warriors being the current holders. St Helens are the most successful team in the Super League era, with ten titles. In the first two seasons of Super League, the champion was determined by league position at the end of the season.
The participants of the play-off series are determined by the league position of teams at the end of the regular season. The team at the top the Super League table at the end of the regular season are awarded with the League Leaders Shield. The Wigan Warriors are the current holders of the League Leaders Shield, while St Helens hold the record for most Shields with nine.[lower-alpha 1] The League Leaders have been recognised with their own trophy since 2003.