| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bradford Bulls (L, C)
|
28 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 878 | 529 | +349 | 44 | Semi-final |
| 2 |  Leeds Rhinos
|
28 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 751 | 555 | +196 | 41 | |
| 3 |  Wigan Warriors
|
28 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 776 | 512 | +264 | 40 | Elimination play-offs |
| 4 |  St Helens
|
28 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 845 | 535 | +310 | 31[a] | |
| 5 |  London Broncos
|
28 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 643 | 696 | −53 | 30 | |
| 6 |  Warrington Wolves
|
28 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 748 | 619 | +129 | 29 | |
| 7 |  Hull F.C.
|
28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 701 | 577 | +124 | 27[b] | |
| 8 |  Castleford Tigers
|
28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 612 | 633 | −21 | 25 | |
| 9 |  Widnes Vikings
|
28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 640 | 727 | −87 | 25 | |
| 10 |  Huddersfield Giants
|
28 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 628 | 715 | −87 | 23 | |
| 11 |  Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
|
28 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 505 | 774 | −269 | 15 | |
| 12 |  Halifax (R)
|
28 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 372 | 1227 | −855 | 0[c] | Relegation to National League One |
Source: Rugby League Project
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (L) League Leaders' Shield Winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
References
- ^ a b c "Champions lose points". BBC Sport. 29 May 2003. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Hull call for cap changes". BBC Sport. 17 July 2003. Retrieved 3 March 2024.