UK Elite Teams By Season : 1971-75

For the summary of the seasons from 1970/1 to 1974/75, points have been allocated according to success. The league, finals, Challenge Cup, League Cup, Yorkshire Cup, Lancashire Cup and the BBC Floodlit Trophy are listed in that order. 

Leeds celebrate. Pic: Leeds Rhinos.

First: Leeds was very consistent over the five years, being the top performer in the Challenge Cup and Yorkshire Cup. In all, they won a league title, two grand finals, three Yorkshire Cups and one BBC Floodlit Trophy. 

Second: St Helens had three category wins, league, grand final and BBC Trophy. By season, they won one league two grand finals, a Challenge Cup and a BBC trophy. 

Third: Wakefield took the league Cup category out. In fact, a solitary win in that competition was all they had but while the trophy cabinet was largely undisturbed, they were at least consistent.