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.
7. Hull KR
Started really well, but have gone to pieces since coach Tony Smith revealed he won't be there next year: C Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Warrington Wolves
Big club, big hopes, big disappointment: E Photo: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com
9. Salford Red Devils
Very inconsistent and endured a six-match long run, but on their day, their backs can match anyone's: C- Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
10. Leeds Rhinos
Showing some signs of improvement under new coach Rohan Smith, but it has been a terrible first half of the season: E Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Wakefield Trinity
Expectations are not as high as some clubs and they've shown in patches what they are capable of, but too many poor performances: D- Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Toulouse Olympique
Bottom, but not currently the worst team and are hanging in better than many pundits expected: D Photo: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com