<P> Super League began in 1996 , replacing the Rugby Football League Championship and switching from a winter to a summer season . Each team plays 29 games between February and September : 11 home games , 11 away games , Magic Weekend and an additional 6 ' loop fixtures ' decided by league positions . The top five then enter the play - off series leading to the Grand Final which determines the champions . The bottom team is relegated to the Championship . </P>
<P> Super League began in 1996 , replacing the Rugby Football League Championship and switching from a winter to a summer season . Each team plays 29 games between February and September : 11 home games , 11 away games , Magic Weekend and an additional 6 ' loop fixtures ' decided by league positions . The top five then enter the play - off series leading to the Grand Final which determines the champions . The bottom team is relegated to the Championship . </P>
when does the rugby super league season end
when does the rugby super league season end
September
September