With the regular Super League season coming to a dramatic end, we take a look at who made the play-offs and what happens now…
1st: Wigan Warriors
Points: 44
Points difference: +386
Wigan’s 64-0 rout of an understrength Salford team in the opening match of Round 27 saw them clinch the League Leaders’ Shield for the second year running.
Matt Peet’s side are guaranteed a home semi-final in the play-offs as well, and will face the lowest-ranked team remaining following the elimination play-offs on either Friday October 4 or Saturday October 5.
2nd: Hull KR
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Highlights of the Super League match between Leigh Leopards and Hull KR in Week 26
Points: 42
Points difference: +393
It was a tetchy final round for Hull KR as Leeds took an early lead in their game, but they stayed strong and managed to romp home to a 26-10 win with a strong second 40.
They now have a week off and will play in the semi-finals, like Wigan, on either Friday October 4 or Saturday October 5 against the second-lowest ranked side.
With the loss to the Robins, Leeds Rhinos’ season came to an end.
3rd: Warrington Wolves
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Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Huddersfield Giants and Warrington Wolves in Week 26
Points: 40
Points difference: +421
Warrington knew that a third-place spot was confirmed and they stormed to a 54-0 victory over lowly London Broncos, keeping a clear scoresheet that will delight head coach Sam Burgess.
They now head straight into the play-offs and face sixth-placed St Helens on home turf.
Their play-off clash will take place on Saturday September 28, with a 5.30pm kick-off.
4th: Salford Red Devils
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Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Hull FC and Salford Red Devils in Week 26
Points: 32
Points difference: +3
Head coach Paul Rowley opted to rest many of his senior players for their final match of the regular season away to Wigan, with a team featuring eight debutants going down 64-0 to the table-toppers.
That calculated gamble worked wonders for Rowley with Leigh Leopards’ victory over St Helens securing them fourth place and a home play-off tie.
They will face the Leopards on Friday September 27, with an 8pm kick-off.
5th: Leigh Leopards
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Highlights of the Super League match between Leigh Leopards and St Helens
Points: 31
Points difference: +168
For Leigh, the equation was simple: beat Saints and they were in the play-offs. They did exactly that.
Adrian Lam’s side clinched a close 18-12 victory over the Saints to ensure they ended their regular season with a win on home turf.
Now they have the prospect of facing the Red Devils for that coveted spot in the semi-finals.
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Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont delivered a humble pie to the Sky Sports pundits due to their early-season predictions and then they ate it!
6th: St Helens
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Highlights of the Super League match between St Helens and Castleford Tigers in Week 26
Points: 30
Points difference: +208
St Helens now have to try and do something that has never been done before, win the whole thing from sixth.
Paul Wellens’ side’s 18-12 defeat to Leigh Leopards means they now face the prospect of heading away to face Warrington in their play-off clash.
What’s next?
Leigh Leopards travel to Salford Red Devils in next Friday’s elimination play-off after securing a fifth-placed finish during the Super League regular season, live on Sky Sports+ (8pm kick-off).
St Helens will aim to become the first team to win the Grand Final after finishing sixth in the table and must first overcome third-placed Warrington Wolves away in their elimination play-off match next Saturday, live on Sky Sports+ (5.30pm kick-off).
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