The2024 Super League season,known as the 2024 Betfred Super League for sponsorship reasons, was the 29th season of theSuper Leagueand 130th season ofrugby leaguein Great Britain.
| 2024 Super League season | |
|---|---|
| League | Super League |
| Duration | 27 rounds |
| Teams | 12 |
| Matches played | 166 |
| Points scored | 6,568 |
| Highest attendance | 20,511 (5 October) |
| Lowest attendance | 1,900 (4 August) |
| Average attendance | 9,193 |
| Attendance | 1,594,135 |
| Broadcast partners |
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| 2024 Season | |
| Champions | Wigan Warriors (7thSuper Leaguetitle 24thBritish title |
| League Leaders Shield | Wigan Warriors |
| Runners-up | Hull KR |
| Biggest home win | Wigan Warriors
|
| Biggest away win | Huddersfield Giants
(14 September) |
| Man of Steel |  Mikey Lewis |
| Top point-scorer(s) | Mikey Lewis(216) |
| Top try-scorer(s) | Liam Marshall(27) |
| Grading | |
| Elevated | Wakefield Trinity |
| Demoted | London Broncos |
Wigan Warriorswere the defending champions, having beatenCatalans Dragonsin theGrand Final,to win their sixth Super League title.[1] They retained their title by defeatingHull KR9–2 in theFinal,and by doing so, they become the first team in Super League history to win all 4 major trophies in the same year.
London Broncoswere promoted from theChampionship,having beatenToulouse Olympiquein theChampionship Grand Final.[2]
Hull KRreached their first everGrand Final,after a narrow 10–8 victory overWarrington Wolvesin the semi finals.
Structure changes
editAt the end of the 2023 season,IMGand theRugby Football League(RFL) released initialgradings,indicating which league clubs would likely be playing in from the 2025 system. This transition to the new gradings-based system means there will be no automatic relegation as a result of finishing 12th from 2024.
On 23 October, the RFL released the gradings for the 2025 season, which saw London Broncos relegated back to the Championship, withWakefield Trinitybeing promoted.
Broadcasting
editIn a major change for the 2024 season, for the first time every fixture from the 27 regular rounds as well as the play-offs was broadcast live onSky Sports,who had exclusive rights to two fixtures per round, with four being shown on a new streaming service, SuperLeague+.[3]The games televised by Sky Sports between round 1 and round 15 were confirmed prior to the start of the season.[4]
On 7 February,BBC Sportannounced a three-year deal with the league, replacingChannel 4as the league's free-to-air partner.[5]Ten games per season will be shown live on television, with a further five shown oniPlayer,the BBC's streaming platform. The deal ended the BBC'sSuper League Showafter 25 years, with condensed highlights of all games being added to iPlayer within 24 hours.
Teams
editThe league comprises 12 teams. The regular season comprises 27 rounds. Wigan Warriors are the defending champions after winning the 2023 Grand Final.Wakefield Trinityfinished bottom in 2023 and were relegated to theChampionshipfor 2024, they were replaced by promotedLondon Broncoswho won the 2023 Championship Grand Final after finishing 5th in the table.
Fixtures and results
editMatches decided by golden point
editIf a match ends in a draw after 80 minutes, then a further 10 minutes ofgolden pointextra time is played, to determine a winner (five minutes each way). The first team to score either a try, penalty goal or drop goal during this period, will win the match. However, if there are no further scores during the additional 10 minutes period, then the match will end in a draw.
Game 1 (Leigh Leopards v Castleford Tigers)
editThe round 10 game between Leigh Leopards and Castleford Tigers on 4 May 2024, finished 28–28 after 80 minutes, after Castleford scored a last minute try to level the scores. The game then went to extra time, with the only real chance coming in the 8th added minute, asMatt Moylan'sdrop goalattempt hit the post. Neither team could score any points, so the game ended as a draw.
Game 2 (Leeds Rhinos v London Broncos)
editThe round 16 game between Leeds Rhinos and London Broncos on 6 July 2024, finished 16–16 after 80 minutes, after Leeds scored a late try to level the scores. The game then went to extra time, with the only chance coming in the 4th added minute, asBrodie Croftkicked the winningdrop goalto win the match for Leeds 17–16.
Game 3 (Hull KR v Catalans Dragons)
editThe round 16 fixture between Hull Kingston Rovers and Catalans Dragons on 6 July 2024, finished 14–14 after 80 minutes, as Rovers kicked a late penalty goal to level the scores. The game then went to extra time, but neither team could score any points during the first period. With less than 3 minutes of the second period remaining,Theo Fageskicked the winningdrop goalto win the match for Catalans 15–14.
Game 4 (St Helens v Salford Red Devils)
editThe round 21 fixture between St Helens and Salford Red Devils on 8 August 2024, finished 16–16 after 80 minutes. The game then went to extra time, WithMoses Mbyekicking the winning drop goal, to win the game for St Helens 17-16.
Game 5 (London Broncos v Leeds Rhinos)
editThe round 24 fixture between London Broncos and Leeds Rhinos on 1 September 2024, finished 20–20 after 80 minutes, after London scored a late try to level the scores. The game then went to extra time, and with less than a minute of the second half remaining,Brodie Croftkicked the winning drop goal once again, just as he did in the reverse fixture in round 16, to win the game for Leeds 21-20.
Game 6 (Warrington Wolves v St Helens)
editThe Elimination play off fixture between Warrington Wolves and St Helens on 28 September 2024, finished 22-22 after 80 minutes, afterJon Bennisonscored a last minute try for St Helens to bring St Helens to within 2 points.Mark Percivalthen kicked the conversion from the touchline to level the scores. The game then went to extra time, with the only chance coming in the 85th minute, withGeorge Williamskicking the winning drop goal for Warrington, after Percival had kicked the ball out on the full.
Standings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wigan Warriors(C)
|
27 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 723 | 338 | +385 | 44 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 |  Hull KR(Y)
|
27 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 719 | 326 | +393 | 42 | |
| 3 |  Warrington Wolves
|
27 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 740 | 319 | +421 | 40 | Advance to Eliminators |
| 4 |  Salford Red Devils
|
27 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 550 | 547 | +3 | 32 | |
| 5 |  Leigh Leopards
|
27 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 566 | 398 | +168 | 31 | |
| 6 |  St Helens
|
27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 596 | 388 | +208 | 30 | |
| 7 |  Catalans Dragons
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27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 474 | 427 | +47 | 30 | |
| 8 |  Leeds Rhinos
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27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 530 | 488 | +42 | 28 | |
| 9 |  Huddersfield Giants
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27 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 468 | 660 | −192 | 20 | |
| 10 |  Castleford Tigers
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27 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 425 | 735 | −310 | 15 | |
| 11 |  Hull FC
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27 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 328 | 894 | −566 | 6 | |
| 12 |  London Broncos(R)
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27 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 317 | 916 | −599 | 6 | RelegatedtoChampionship |
Play-offs
editTeam bracket
edit| Eliminators | Semi-finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Wigan Warriors
| 38 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Salford Red Devils
| 6 | 5 | Leigh Leopards
| 0 | |||||||||
| 5 | Leigh Leopards
| 14 | 1 | Wigan Warriors
| 9 | |||||||||
| 2 | Hull KR
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Hull KR
| 10 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Warrington Wolves
| 23 | 3 | Warrington Wolves
| 8 | |||||||||
| 6 | St Helens
| 22 | ||||||||||||
Week 1: Eliminators
edit| Salford Red Devils | 6–14 | Leigh Leopards |
|---|---|---|
| Tries:Ryan79' Goals:Sneyd28' (pen) |
1st: 2–0 2nd: 4–14 Report |
Tries:Charnley53' O'Brien59' Ipape66' Goals:Moylan60' |
Salford Community Stadium,Salford
Attendance: 10,867 Referee: Jack Smith Touch judges: Richard Thompson, Mark Craven[17] |
| Salford Red Devils | Position | Leigh Leopards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number | Number | Name | |
| Chris Hankinson | 23 | 6 | Matt Moylan 60'
| |
Ethan Ryan 79' |
2 | 34 | Darnell McIntosh | |
| Nene Macdonald | 3 | 24 | Umyla Hanley | |
| Tim Lafai | 4 | 4 | Ricky Leutele | |
| Deon Cross | 5 | 5 | Josh Charnley53'
| |
| Jayden Nikorima | 32 | 1 | Gareth O'Brien59'
| |
| Marc Sneyd28' |
7 | 7 | Lachlan Lam | |
Brad Singleton 26' 49' |
8 | 8 | Tom Amone32'61'
| |
| Joe Mellor | 24 | 9 | Edwin Ipape66'
| |
| Gil Dudson19' |
27 | 10 | Robbie Mulhern51'72'
| |
| Sam Stone61' |
11 | 12 | Jack Hughes 77'
| |
| Kallum Watkins | 12 | 16 | Frankie Halton9'
| |
| Oliver Partington65' |
13 | 13 | John Asiata | |
| Ryan Brierley61' |
1 | 33 | Brad Dwyer | |
| Shane Wright26'63' |
15 | 3 | Zak Hardaker9'
| |
| Joe Shorrocks65' |
16 | 35 | Aaron Pene51',72'
| |
| Loghan Lewis19'49' |
29 | 17 | Owen Trout32',61'
| |
| Paul Rowley | Coach |
Adrian Lam | ||
This match was broadcast onBBC Twoand set a new televsion audience record for a Super League playoff game at 385,000, beating the previous record of 330,000 set in2022with St Helens against Salford.[18]
| Warrington Wolves | 23–22 (g.p.) | St Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Tries:King2', 54' Ashton36', 66' Goals:Thewlis37', 55', 67' Field goals:Williams85' |
1st: 10–16 2nd: 13–6 Report |
Tries:Makinson12', 32' Percival24' Bennison79' Goals:Percival13', 25', 80' |
Halliwell Jones Stadium,Warrington
Attendance: 12,211 Referee: Liam Moore Touch judges: Johnny Roberts, Warren Turley[17] |
| Warrington Wolves | Position | St Helens | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number | Number | Name | |
| Matt Dufty | 1 | 1 | Jack Welsby | |
| Josh Thewlis37, 56, 69' |
2 | 2 | Tommy Makinson12',32'
| |
| Rodrick Tai | 14 | 11 | Sione Mata'utia | |
| Toby King2',54' |
3 | 4 | Mark Percival25'14',26',80'
| |
| Matty Ashton36',66' |
5 | 5 | Jon Bennison79'
| |
| George Williams | 6 | 6 | Jonny Lomax | |
| Josh Drinkwater | 7 | 7 | Lewis Dodd | |
| Luke Yates | 41 | 8 | Alex Walmsley21'62'
| |
| Danny Walker | 9 | 9 | Daryl Clark69'83'
| |
| Zane Musgrove | 16 | 10 | Matty Lees29'48'
| |
| John Bateman | 42 | 19 | Matt Whitley | |
| Matty Nicholson | 13 | 12 | Joe Batchelor | |
| Ben Currie | 12 | 13 | Morgan Knowles30'46'
| |
| Sam Powell | 32 | 15 | James Bell29'46'
| |
| James Harrison | 8 | 17 | Agnatius Paasi30'48'
| |
| Paul Vaughan | 10 | 20 | George Delaney21'62'
| |
| Joe Philbin | 15 | 24 | Jake Burns69'83'
| |
| Sam Burgess | Coach |
Paul Wellens | ||
Week 2: Semi-finals
editHull KR were without captainElliot Minchella,after he was handed a 2 match suspension.[19]
| Hull KR | 10–8 | Warrington Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Tries:Batchelor17' Burgess35' Goals:Lewis36' |
1st: 10–0 2nd: 0–8 Report |
Tries:Ashton46', 59' |
Craven Park,Hull
Attendance: 12,225[a] Referee: Liam Moore Touch judges: Johnny Roberts, Warren Turley[20] |
| Hull KR | Position | Warrington Wolves | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number | Number | Name | |
| Niall Evalds | 2 | 1 | Matt Dufty | |
| Joe Burgess | 35 | 2 | Josh Thewlis | |
| Peta Hiku | 1 | 14 | Rodrick Tai | |
| Jack Broadbent | 36 | 3 | Toby King | |
| Ryan Hall | 5 | 5 | Matty Ashton46',59'
| |
| Tyrone May | 6 | 6 | George Williams | |
| Mikey Lewis | 7 | 7 | Josh Drinkwater | |
| Sauaso Sue22' |
8 | 41 | Luke Yates | |
| Matt Parcell | 14 | 9 | Danny Walker | |
| Jai Whitbread | 16 | 16 | Zane Musgrove | |
| Matty Storton27' |
17 | 42 | John Bateman | |
| James Batchelor | 12 | 13 | Matty Nicholson | |
| Dean Hadley | 11 | 12 | Ben Currie | |
| Jez Litten | 9 | 32 | Sam Powell | |
| Sam Luckley22' |
15 | 8 | James Harrison | |
| Kelepi Tanginoa27' |
20 | 10 | Paul Vaughan | |
| Jack Brown | 37 | 15 | Joe Philbin | |
| Willie Peters | Coach |
Sam Burgess | ||
| Wigan Warriors | 38–0 | Leigh Leopards |
|---|---|---|
| Tries:Marshall11', 38' Walters19', 42' French60' Field78' Goals:Keighran20', 30' (pen), 39', 43', 56' (pen), 60', 79' |
1st: 18–0 2nd: 20–0 Report |
Brick Community Stadium,Wigan
Attendance: 20,511 Referee: Chris Kendall Touch judges: Richard Thompson, Mark Craven[20] |
| Wigan Warriors | Position | Leigh Leopards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number | Number | Name | |
| Jai Field | 1 | 6 | Matt Moylan | |
| Abbas Miski | 2 | 3 | Zak Hardaker | |
| Adam Keighran | 3 | 4 | Ricky Leutele | |
| Jake Wardle | 4 | 24 | Umyla Hanley | |
| Liam Marshall11',38' |
5 | 34 | Darnell McIntosh | |
| Bevan French | 6 | 1 | Gareth O'Brien | |
| Harry Smith | 7 | 7 | Lachlan Lam | |
| Ethan Havard23'57' |
8 | 8 | Tom Amone33'
| |
| Kruise Leeming49' |
17 | 9 | Edwin Ipape | |
| Luke Thomson37' |
16 | 10 | Robbie Mulhern47'
| |
| Junior Nsemba | 21 | 20 | Oliver Holmes | |
| Sam Walters | 22 | 12 | Jack Hughes | |
| Kaide Ellis48' |
13 | 13 | John Asiata | |
| Liam Byrne37'69' |
10 | 17 | Owen Trout | |
| Patrick Mago48' |
15 | 35 | Aaron Pene33'
| |
| Tyler Dupree23'57'69' |
19 | 15 | Matt Davis | |
| Tom Forber49' |
27 | 33 | Brad Dwyer47'
| |
| Matt Peet | Coach |
Adrian Lam | ||
Week 3: Grand Final
edit| Wigan Warriors | 9–2 | Hull KR |
|---|---|---|
| Tries:French23' Goals:Keighran24', 62' (pen) Field goals:Smith40' |
1st: 7–0 2nd: 2–2 Report |
Goals:Lewis57' (pen) |
Old Trafford,Manchester
Attendance: 68,173 Referee:Chris Kendall Touch judges: Richard Thompson, Johnny Roberts[21] Rob Burrow Award:Bevan French |
End-of-season awards
editThe end of season awards took place on Tuesday 8 October. The winners were:
- Man of Steel:Mikey Lewis
- Coach of the Year:
Willie Peters - Young Player of the Year:Junior Nsemba
- Top tackler:Cameron Smith:(992 tackles)
- Top try scorer:Liam Marshall:(27 tries)
- Spirit of Super League: Bill Arthur
Player statistics
editTop try scorer
edit| Player (s) | Club | Tries |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Marshall
|
Wigan Warriors
|
27 |
Top try assists
edit| Player (s) | Club | Assists |
|---|---|---|
 Lachlan Lam
|
Leigh Leopards
|
24 |
| Mikey Lewis
|
Hull KR
|
Top goal scorer
edit| Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Sneyd
|
Salford Red Devils
|
98/110 |
Top points scorer
edit| Rank | Player | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikey Lewis
|
Hull KR
|
216 |
Attendances
edit
Club attendancesedit
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Top 10 attendancesedit
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Notes
edit- ^No official attendance given, but the match was a sellout.
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