The LNR uses a slightly different bonus points system from that used in most other rugby competitions.

It trialled a new system in 2007–08 explicitly designed to prevent a losing team from earning more than one bonus point in a match,[1] a system that also made it impossible for either team to earn a bonus point in a drawn match.

[2] France's bonus point system operates as follows:[2] From the 2017–18 season onwards, only the 14th placed team is automatically relegated to the Pro D2.

Brive were relegated to Pro D2 after finishing at the bottom of the table the previous season.

Perpignan, who finished 13th in the previous Top 14 season, defeated Grenoble in the relegation playoffs to retain their place.