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{{Short description|British rugby league season}}
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{{Infobox rugby football league season {{Infobox rugby football league season
| title = Super League XII | title = Super League XII
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| duration = 27 Rounds | duration = 27 Rounds
| no_of_teams = 12 | no_of_teams = 12
| highest_attendance = 32,384<br> ] <small>(5 May) </small> | highest_attendance = 24,028<br> ] vs ] <small>(6 April) </small>
| lowest_attendance = 2,347<br> ] vs ] <small>(8 Sept) </small> | lowest_attendance = 2,347<br> ] vs ] <small>(8 Sept) </small>
| attendance = 1,537,326 {{increase}}<br />(average 9,855) | attendance = 1,537,326 {{increase}}<br />(average 9,855)
| TV = {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} ] | TV = ]
| season = 2007 Season | season = 2007 Season
| season_champs = {{leagueicon|Leeds Rhinos|16}} ''']'''<br>2nd ] title<br>5th ] | season_champs = ''']'''<br>2nd ] title<br>5th ]
| season_champ_name = ] | season_champ_name = ]
| league_leaders = {{leagueicon|St Helens|16}} ] | league_leaders = ]
| league_leaders_name= ] | league_leaders_name= ]
| second_place = | second_place =
| MVP = {{leagueicon|St Helens|16}} ] | MVP = {{flagicon|ENG}} ]
| MVP_link = Man of Steel Award | MVP_link = Man of Steel Awards{{!}}Man of Steel
| top_scorer = {{leagueicon|Wigan Warriors|12}} ] (248) | top_scorer = {{flagicon|IRE}} ] (248)
| top_scorer_link = | top_scorer_link =
| top try scorer = {{leagueicon|Warrington Wolves|12}} ] (21) | top try scorer = {{flagicon|SAM}} ] (21)
| top try scorer_link= | top try scorer_link=
| promote = {{leagueicon|Castleford|16}} ] | promote = ]
| promote_from = ] | promote_from = ]
| relegate = {{leagueicon|Salford City Reds|16}} ] | relegate = ]
| relegate_to = ] | relegate_to = ]
| playoffs = | playoffs =
| playoffs_link = | playoffs_link =
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The 2007 season kicked off on the weekend of 2 February 2007 at the ]. For the first time, the league had a staggered start due to the ] between ] and ]. The first round of matches began on the weekend of 9 to 11 February 2007. The 2007 season kicked off on the weekend of 2 February 2007 at the ]. For the first time, the league had a staggered start due to the ] between ] and ]. The first round of matches began on the weekend of 9 to 11 February 2007.


] were defending ] champions and ] holders. ] played in the Super League for the first time ever after being promoted from ] in 2006. This season also included the first ] weekend, which took place on the weekend of 5 and 6 May 2007 in ]. ] were defending ] champions and ] holders. ] played in the Super League for the first time ever after being promoted from ] in 2006. This season also included the first ] weekend, which took place on the weekend of 5 and 6 May 2007 in ].


Super League XII featured 12 teams and had 27 rounds including the ] round. St Helens, Leeds, Bradford, Hull FC, Huddersfield and Wigan qualified for the end of season play-offs and Salford City Reds were relegated to ]. Super League XII featured 12 teams and had 27 rounds including the ] round. St Helens, Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls, ], Huddersfield Giants and the Wigan Warriors qualified for the end of season play-offs and the Salford City Reds were relegated to ].


The first weekend of the play-offs saw both Bradford and Huddersfield defeated narrowly by both Wigan and Hull respectively. The second weekend of the play-offs saw St Helens defeat Leeds and get an instant passageway into the grand final whilst Wigan overcame Hull at the KC Stadium to set up a semi final encounter with Leeds. The semi final saw Leeds easily dispose of a tired Wigan side that had come from sixth and saw Leeds enter the grand final against St Helens in which they won convincingly to lift the Super League trophy for 2007. The first weekend of the play-offs saw both Bradford Bulls and Huddersfield Giants defeated narrowly by both Wigan Warriors and Hull F.C. respectively. 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. at the KC Stadium to set up a semi final encounter with Leeds Rhinos. The semi final saw Leeds Rhinos easily dispose of a tired Wigan Warriors side that had come from sixth and saw Leeds Rhinos enter the grand final against St. Helens in which they won convincingly to lift the Super League trophy for 2007.


==Teams== ==Teams==
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==Notable Moments== ==Season Summary==
{{further|2007 Super League season results}} {{further|2007 Super League season results}}


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*2 March – ] continue their fantastic start with a 26–16 win at ]. *2 March – ] continue their fantastic start with a 26–16 win at ].
*3 March – ] earn the first ] of the season, beating ] 10–0 at ]. *3 March – ] earn the first ] of the season, beating ] 10–0 at ].
*5 May – The ] weekend begins in ]. ] plays his first game for ] against his previous club, local rivals ] Rovers win 14–10. Meanwhile, ] beat local rivals ] 34–18 and ] lose 28 – 32 to ]. *5 May – The ] weekend begins in ]. ] plays his first game for ] against his previous club, local rivals ], Rovers win 14–10. Meanwhile, ] beat local rivals ] 34–18 and ] lose 28 – 32 to ].
*6 May – ] concludes in ]. ] continue their fine run of form with a 36–12 win over ] and ] thrash ] 50–18. In a dramatic final match, ] beat ] in the West Yorkshire derby 42–38. The game sees 13 tries, including a ] hat-trick, but Leeds win in controversial circumstances. Trailing 38–36, they are awarded a disputed penalty by referee ]. ] kicks from long range for a draw but hits the cross-bar. ], however, runs on to the loose ball and scores a try to win the game. However, video replays show Tansey is offside at the kick. In the aftermath, video ref ] admits it was he who advised Ganson to award the initial penalty. A 58,831 aggregate crowd saw the event at the Millennium Stadium.<ref name="New-cap21-06-07">{{cite web |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/6228796.stm|publisher= BBC |title= New salary cap for Super League |author=BBC Sport |date=2007-06-21 |accessdate=2009-07-24}}</ref> Super League clubs agreed to repeat the event during the following season with Nigel Wood, the RFL's chief operating officer, saying: "The clubs and fans thoroughly enjoyed the day and our aim is to make next year's event even bigger and better."<ref name="New-cap21-06-07"/> *6 May – ] concludes in ]. ] continue their fine run of form with a 36–12 win over ] and ] thrash ] 50–18. In a dramatic final match, ] beat ] in a West Yorkshire derby 42–38. The game sees 13 tries, including a ] hat-trick, but Leeds win in controversial circumstances. Trailing 38–36, they are awarded a disputed penalty by referee ]. ] kicks from long range for a draw but hits the cross-bar. ], however, runs on to the loose ball and scores a try to win the game. However, video replays show Tansey is offside at the kick. In the aftermath, video ref ] admits it was he who advised Ganson to award the initial penalty. A 58,831 aggregate crowd saw the event at the Millennium Stadium.<ref name="New-cap21-06-07">{{cite web |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/6228796.stm|publisher= BBC |title= New salary cap for Super League |author=BBC Sport |date=2007-06-21 |access-date=2009-07-24}}</ref> Super League clubs agreed to repeat the event during the following season with Nigel Wood, the RFL's chief operating officer, saying: "The clubs and fans thoroughly enjoyed the day and our aim is to make next year's event even bigger and better."<ref name="New-cap21-06-07"/>
*3 June – ]' ] is given the first ] of the season at ]. ] overturn a 9–2 half-time deficit to win 30–15 win with the extra man. *3 June – ]' ] is given the first ] of the season at ]. ] overturn a 9–2 half-time deficit to win 30–15 win with the extra man.
*15 June – The first ever ] match without a try sees ] beat ] 5–2 at ]. It is also the lowest scoring match in ] history. *15 June – The first ever ] match without a try sees ] beat ] 5–2 at ]. It is also the lowest scoring match in ] history.
*17 June – ] ] ] plays his last match for ] at ]. {{rlp|HK}} ] steals the headlines with four tries in a 34–8 win over ], but Vainikolo says goodbye by taking the conversion after ]'s try at the end of the match. It is the first time he has ever attempted a kick at goal in his life but nevertheless he gets the two points. *17 June – ] ] ] plays his last match for ] at ]. {{rlp|HK}} ] steals the headlines with four tries in a 34–8 win over ], but Vainikolo says goodbye by taking the conversion after ]'s try at the end of the match. It is the first time he has ever attempted a kick at goal in his life but nevertheless he gets the two points.
*29 June – ] scores his final try for ] in a 38–14 derby win at ]. *29 June – ] scores his final try for ] in a 38–14 derby win at ].
*1 July – ] causes the match between ] and ] at the ] to be postponed. Meanwhile, ] earn a striking 32–6 win against ] to aid their push for a playoff place. *1 July – ] causes the match between ] and ] at the ] to be postponed. Meanwhile, ] earn a striking 32–6 win against ] to aid their push for a playoff place.
*6 July – The relegation struggle looks like being a straight fight between ] and ]. ] lose 35–18 at home to ]. *6 July – The relegation struggle looks like being a straight fight between ] and ]. ] lose 35–18 at home to ].
*8 July – ] are still in trouble as they lose the Humberside derby at home to ] 20–30. *8 July – ] are still in trouble as they lose the Hull derby at home to ] 20–30.
*20 July – ] earn a shock 23–16 win at ] against ] to boost their bid for the playoffs. *20 July – ] earn a shock 23–16 win at ] against ] to boost their bid for the playoffs.
*21 July – ] shock ] 14–10 at ] to aid their struggle against relegation. *21 July – ] shock ] 14–10 at ] to aid their struggle against relegation.
*3 August – The big relegation four-pointer ends ] 24–30 ]. Salford are now three points adrift of Rovers at the bottom with just five matches left. *3 August – The big relegation four-pointer ends ] 24–30 ]. Salford are now three points adrift of Rovers at the bottom with just five matches left.
*4 August – Following their four-point penalty for breaching the salary cap, ] lose 43–24 at ]; there is now a strong chance Wigan will not reach the playoffs for the third season in a row. ] beat ] 42–22 at the ] to boost their chances, with ] and ] losing to ] and ] respectively. *4 August – Following their four-point penalty for breaching the salary cap, ] lose 43–24 at ]; there is now a strong chance Wigan will not reach the playoffs for the third season in a row. ] beat ] 42–22 at the ] to boost their chances, with ] and ] losing to ] and ] respectively.
*11 August – A boost for ] and ] as ] suffer a surprise loss, 21–0, at ] in a dress rehearsal for the ] on 25 August. *11 August – A boost for ] and ] as ] suffer a surprise loss, 21–0, at ] in a dress rehearsal for the ] on 25 August.
*12 August – In two crucial matches in the chase for playoff places, ] beat ] 28–14 at ] while ] thrash ] 46–14. ] drop out of the top six. *12 August – In two crucial matches in the chase for playoff places, ] beat ] 28–14 at ] while ] thrash ] 46–14. ] drop out of the top six.
*2 September – ] are assured of relegation when ] thrash crosstown rivals ] 42–6. *2 September – ] are assured of relegation when ] thrash crosstown rivals ] 42–6.
*7 September – ] Finished top of Super League for the third successive year running. *7 September – ] Finished top of Super League for the third successive year running.
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==Play-offs== ==Play-offs==
{{6TeamBracket-McIntyre
| RD1 = Elimination play-offs
| RD2 = Qualifying / Elimination semifinal
| RD3 = Elimination final
| RD4 = ]
| score-width = 30


| RD1-text1 =
===Week One===
| RD1-team1 = {{leagueicon|bradford|12}} ]

| RD1-score1 = 30
'''Elimination Play-Off A''': ], 21 September
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*] 30–31 ] (Bradford eliminated, Wigan qualify for Week Two)
| RD1-score2 = '''31'''
**Bradford had a 30–6 lead with 25 minutes left, but succumbed to a furious Wigan comeback.

| RD1-text2 =
'''Elimination Play-Off B''': ], 22 September
| RD1-team3 = {{leagueicon|hull|12}} ''']'''
*] 22–16 ] (Huddersfield eliminated, Hull qualify for Week Two)
| RD1-score3 = '''22'''

| RD1-team4 = {{leagueicon|huddersfield|12}} ]
===Week Two===
| RD1-score4 = 16

'''Qualification Match''': ], 28 September
| RD2-text1 =
*] 10–8 ] (St Helens qualify for Grand Final, Leeds qualify for Week Three)
| RD2-team1 = {{leagueicon|St Helens|12}} ''']'''

| RD2-score1 = '''10'''
'''Elimination Semi-Final''': ], 29 September
| RD2-team2 = {{leagueicon|leeds|12}} ]
*] 18–21 ] (Hull eliminated, Wigan qualify for Week Three)
| RD2-score2 = 8

===Week Three===
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'''Final Eliminator''': ], 5 October
| RD2-score3 = 18
*] 36 – 6 ] (Wigan eliminated, Leeds qualify for Grand Final)
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| RD2-score4 = '''21'''
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| RD3-score1 = '''36'''
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| RD3-score2 = 6
| RD4-text1 = 13 October 2007
| RD4-team1 = {{leagueicon|St Helens|12}} ]
| RD4-score1 = 6
| RD4-team2 = {{leagueicon|leeds|12}} ''']'''
| RD4-score2 = '''33'''
}}


===Grand Final=== ===Grand Final===
{{Main|2007 Super League Grand Final}} {{Main|2007 Super League Grand Final}}
At ], 13 October
*] 6–33 ]


==Media== ==Media==


===Television=== ===Television===
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.<ref name="Skysports26-11-26">{{cite web |url= http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12198_2923034,00.html|publisher= Sky Sports|title= Super League deal |author=Sky Sports |date=2007-11-26 |accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Skysports26-11-26">{{cite web |url= http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12198_2923034,00.html|publisher= Sky Sports|title= Super League deal |author=Sky Sports |date=2007-11-26 |access-date=2009-07-26}}</ref>


==2007 Dream Team== ==2007 Dream Team==
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British rugby league season

Rugby league season
Super League XII
LeagueSuper League
Duration27 Rounds
Teams12
Highest attendance24,028
Wigan Warriors vs St Helens (6 April)
Lowest attendance2,347
Harlequins vs Salford City Reds (8 Sept)
Attendance1,537,326 Increase
(average 9,855)
Broadcast partnersSky Sports
2007 Season
ChampionsLeeds Rhinos
2nd Super League title
5th British title
League LeadersSt. Helens
Man of SteelEngland James Roby
Top point-scorer(s)Republic of Ireland Pat Richards (248)
Top try-scorer(s)Samoa Henry Fa'afili (21)
Promotion and relegation
Promoted from National League OneCastleford Tigers
Relegated to National League OneSalford City Reds
← 20062008 →

Engage Super League XII is the official name for the year 2007's Super League season in the sport of rugby league.

The 2007 season kicked off on the weekend of 2 February 2007 at the Galpharm Stadium. For the first time, the league had a staggered start due to the World Club Challenge between St. Helens and Brisbane Broncos. The first round of matches began on the weekend of 9 to 11 February 2007.

St. Helens were defending Super League champions and Challenge Cup holders. Hull Kingston Rovers played in the Super League for the first time ever after being promoted from National League 1 in 2006. This season also included the first Millennium Magic weekend, which took place on the weekend of 5 and 6 May 2007 in Cardiff.

Super League XII featured 12 teams and had 27 rounds including the Millennium Magic round. 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. respectively. 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. at the KC Stadium to set up a semi final encounter with Leeds Rhinos. The semi final saw Leeds Rhinos easily dispose of a tired Wigan Warriors side that had come from sixth and saw Leeds Rhinos enter the grand final against St. Helens in which they won convincingly to lift the Super League trophy for 2007.

Teams

Super League XII
Team Stadium City/Area
Bradford Bulls Grattan Stadium, Odsal Bradford
Catalans Dragons Stade Gilbert Brutus Perpignan, France
Harlequins RL Twickenham Stoop Twickenham, London
Huddersfield Giants Galpharm Stadium Huddersfield
Hull F.C. KC Stadium Kingston upon Hull
Hull Kingston Rovers New Craven Park Kingston upon Hull
Leeds Rhinos Headingley Carnegie Stadium Leeds
Salford City Reds (Relegated) The Willows Salford
St. Helens (Reigning Champions) Knowsley Road St. Helens
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Atlantic Solutions Stadium Wakefield
Warrington Wolves Halliwell Jones Stadium Warrington
Wigan Warriors JJB Stadium Wigan

Season Summary

Further information: 2007 Super League season results

Table

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 St Helens (L) 27 19 0 8 783 422 +361 38 Semifinal
2 Leeds Rhinos (C) 27 18 1 8 747 487 +260 37
3 Bradford Bulls 27 17 1 9 778 560 +218 33 Elimination semifinal
4 Hull F.C. 27 14 2 11 573 553 +20 30
5 Huddersfield Giants 27 13 1 13 638 543 +95 27
6 Wigan Warriors 27 15 1 11 621 527 +94 27
7 Warrington Wolves 27 13 0 14 693 736 −43 26
8 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 27 11 1 15 596 714 −118 23
9 Harlequins 27 10 3 14 495 636 −141 23
10 Catalans Dragons 27 10 1 16 570 685 −115 21
11 Hull Kingston Rovers 27 10 0 17 491 723 −232 20
12 Salford City Reds (R) 27 6 1 20 475 874 −399 13 Relegation to National League One
Source: Rugby League Project
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Bradford deducted 2 points for salary cap breaches.
  2. Wigan deducted 4 points for salary cap breaches.

Play-offs

Elimination play-offsQualifying / Elimination semifinalElimination finalGrand Final
13 October 2007
1 St. Helens10 St. Helens6
2 Leeds Rhinos8 Leeds Rhinos33
Leeds Rhinos36
3 Bradford Bulls30
Wigan Warriors6
6 Wigan Warriors31
Hull F.C.18
Wigan Warriors21
4 Hull F.C.22
5 Huddersfield Giants16

Grand Final

Main article: 2007 Super League Grand Final

Media

Television

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.

2007 Dream Team

Number Nationality Player Position 2007 Club
1 Australia Clint Greenshields Full back Catalans Dragons
2 England Kevin Penny Winger Warrington
3 Australia Adam Mogg Centre Catalans Dragons
4 Australia Jason Demetriou Centre Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
5 Australia Scott Donald Winger Leeds Rhinos
6 Australia Trent Barrett Stand off Wigan Warriors
7 England Rob Burrow Scrum half Leeds Rhinos
8 England Nick Fozzard Prop St. Helens
9 England James Roby Hooker St. Helens
10 England Jamie Peacock Prop Leeds Rhinos
11 England Gareth Ellis Second row Leeds Rhinos
12 Australia Glenn Morrison Second row Bradford Bulls
13 England Stephen Wild Loose forward Huddersfield Giants

References

  1. ^ BBC Sport (21 June 2007). "New salary cap for Super League". BBC. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  2. Sky Sports (26 November 2007). "Super League deal". Sky Sports. Retrieved 26 July 2009.

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