Leeds won their first Championship when they defeated Warrington 25-10 in the play-off final.

This match was Warrington loose forward Albert Naughton's last appearance.

St Helens beat Wigan 12–6 (5–2 at Half Time) in the Final played at Wembley Stadium in front of a crowd of 94,672 on 13 May 1961.

St Helens’ points were scored by Alex Murphy (try), Tom van Vollenhoven (try) and Austin Rhodes (one conversion and two drop goals).

The Lance Todd Trophy winner was St Helens' second-row forward, Dick Huddart.