Engage Super League: Sun 7th Sep New Craven Park

The Rugby Football League has confirmed that the top-eight teams in next year's engage Super League will go forward to the play-offs.

Hull FC, who will play all their home games on Friday nights next season, will start their 2009 campaign against Wigan.

Hull FC have handed Danny Houghton a one-year extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2010 season.

Hull have been boosted by the news that Great Britain stand-off Richard Horne has agreed a new three-year deal.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wakefield Wildcats | 27 | 22 |
| 9 | Harlequins FC | 27 | 22 |
| 10 | Huddersfield Giants | 27 | 21 |
| 11 | Hull FC | 27 | 17 |
| 12 | Castleford Tigers | 27 | 15 |
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