Top six play-offs
A play-off structure involving the top six teams has been used to determine the winners of the Super League competition in British rugby league since 2000. Previously a top five play-off system was used. Apart from the Grand Final all matches are staged at the home ground of the team placed higher in the final league table. A similar system was used by the Australian National Soccer League to decide its champions.
How it Works
Week One
- Elimination Semi-final A: 3rd vs 6th
- Elimination Semi-final B: 4th vs 5th
Week Two
- Elimination Final: Winners of Elimination Semi-final A vs Winners of Elimination Semi-final B
- Qualification Match: 1st vs 2nd
Week Three
- Final Qualifier: Winners of Elimination Final vs Losers of Qualification Match
Week Three
- Grand Final: Winners of Qualification Match vs Winners of Final Qualifier
Competitions
In addition to the Super league, the top six system is also used in Rugby League National League One and Two.
See also
Categories: Rugby league