This season saw the entry of rugby league's first sponsors: Joshua Tetley and John Player.

The final was played between St. Helens and Leeds at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1972, in front of a crowd of 89,495.

St Helens scorers were Les Jones (1 try), Graham Rees (1 try), and Kel Coslett (5 goals).

St Helens forward Kel Coslett was the man of the match winning the Lance Todd Trophy.

[3] Player's No.6 Trophy winners were Halifax who beat Wakefield Trinity 22-11 in the final.