The Fair Play Index is used in the Super League and Co-operative Championship rugby league competitions as a measure to determine the fairest team over the regular season. The team with the lowest points total wins. As a result of sponsorship from Frontline, the Index is currently officially known as the Frontline Fair Play Index.
Scoring system
1 pt 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts 5 ptsTechnical penalty Foul play penalty* Sin bin Sending off sufficient Each match ban (i.e. five matches is 25 points)
* In the Co-operative Championship all penalties count one point.
Winners
Super League Index
YearSeasonWinnerGames playedFair Play TotalAverage per game2007Super League XIIHarlequins RL272689.92008Super League XIIISt. Helens272228.22009Super League XIVHull F.C.271716.32010Super League XVHarlequins RL27
Co-operative Championship Index
YearSeasonWinnerGames playedFair Play TotalAverage per game2007National League OneCastleford Tigers181075.92008National League OneWidnes Vikings181397.72009ChampionshipHalifax201477.352010ChampionshipSheffield Eagles20
Reward
The winning team from each competition is presented with a trophy and prize (£5,000 in 2008) at the end-of-season awards ceremonies.
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