| − | The NRL runs for 24 rounds that are based around the Australian winter sport season. The '''top 8''' from the league than go on to compete in a finals series which culminate in the grand final. The winner of the grand final is the premier of the competition. The winner of the 24 rounds is the minor premier. The Premier than may go on to compete against the winner of the English Rugby Super League in the [[World Club Challenge]]. | + | The NRL runs for 26 rounds that are based around the Australian winter sport season. Each team receives two byes throughout the season. The '''top 8''' from the league than go on to compete in a finals series which culminate in the grand final. The winner of the grand final is the premier of the competition. The team that finishes at the top competition ladder at the end of the 26 rounds is the minor premier. The Premier typically goes on to compete against the winner of the English Rugby Super League in the [[World Club Challenge]]. |