For the first time, the league had a staggered start due to the World Club Challenge between St. Helens and Brisbane Broncos.

St Helens, Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls, Hull FC, Huddersfield Giants and the Wigan Warriors qualified for the end of season play-offs and the Salford City Reds were relegated to National League One.

The first weekend of the play-offs saw both Bradford Bulls and Huddersfield Giants defeated narrowly by both Wigan Warriors and Hull F.C.

The second weekend of the play-offs saw St. Helens defeat Leeds Rhinos and get an instant passageway into the grand final whilst Wigan Warriors overcame Hull F.C.

In Super League XII for the first time all live matches were broadcast in High Definition with Dolby 5.1 sound on Sky Sports HD.