While a handful of clubs have impressed and exceeded expectations, there have been some surprisingly poor showings from teams fancied to do well.
As expected, champions St Helens lead the way and promoted Toulouse Olympique are propping up the rest, but Huddersfield Giants have done better than predicted and nobody tipped Leeds Rhinos or Warrington Wolves to struggle the way they have.
Here's the YEP's verdict on the 12 clubs so far and their half-term grade, from A to E.
Here's the YEP's verdict on the 12 clubs so far and their half-term grade, from A to E.