What the competition is
The LNR explains a 26-round regular season and a six-team deciding phase. Finishing in a league position and winning the championship are therefore different achievements. A club can also play European cup matches, whose points do not join the Top 14 table. The French term phase finale identifies the championship’s deciding stage rather than another ordinary round.
Following the competition
Record the season, round and competition with a match. A barrage in this context is a playoff-stage label, so translating every fixture as a regular league game loses information. Use the French host city’s local date before converting to an Australian start and refer to the current LNR calendar for actual timings.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Regular season | Fourteen clubs across 26 rounds. |
| Phase finale | A separate six-team deciding phase. |
| Barrage | A playoff-stage term in the championship context. |
| European cup | A different competition from the domestic table. |
Questions about this guide
Does finishing first in the regular table alone identify the champion?
The competition also has a final phase.
Do European cup points join Top 14 standings?
No. The competitions are separate.