Wins for bottom club Wakefield Trinity over high-flying Wigan Warriors and 10th-placed Huddersfield Giants at leaders Catalans Dragons last week set the cat among the pigeons as teams jockey for positions in the all-important top-six.
St Helens, though, remain the team to beat and now up to third on the ladder, the bookies believe they are on course for yet another Old Trafford triumph. Here’s how the odds of Grand Final success stack up for all 12 clubs.
1. St Helens
Saints may be third in the table, but they remain favourites to a fifth successive Grand Final win at odds of 13/8. (Picture shows Jonny Lomax celebrating a try against Warrington). Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
2. Catalans Dragons
The current table-toppers are 10/3 second-favourites to lift the trophy at Old Trafford in October. (Picture shows Tom Johnstone scoring in Catalans' recent win at Hull). Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
3. Wigan Warriors
The Challenge Cup holders are 4/1 to win the Grand Final. (Picture shows Harry Smith thanking fans after Wigan's home win over Huddersfield). Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
4. Warrington Wolves
It started so well, but this won't be Warrington's year according to the bookies, who rate them a 6/1 shot for Old Trafford glory. (Picture shows Stefan Ratchford landing a goal in last week's defeat by St Helens.) Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
5. Leigh Leopards
Second in the table, but the promoted side are fifth-favourites for the big prize at odds of 11/1. (Picture shows Josh Charnley celebrating last week's win at Castleford.) Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
6. Leeds Rhinos
Rhinos reached Old Trafford last year and are 12/1 to go one better this term. (Picture shows Richie Myler saluting the fans after last week's win at Salford.) Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com