This season saw no changes in the entrants, no new members and no withdrawals, the number remaining at thirty-three.
[13] The Leeds team was weakened by the absence of several players, with Keith Rayne, Kevin Rayne and Alan Smith all missing out due to injury.
[14] The final was contested at Elland Road, and was won by Wigan through second-half tries scored by Gill and Juliff.
Wigan stand-off Martin Foy received the man of the match award.
[15] [18][16][17] Scoring - Try = three points - Goal = two points - Drop goal = one point [18] As part of the sponsorship deal and funds, the prize money awarded to the competing teams for this season is as follows:[19] This tree excludes any preliminary round fixtures