How Wigan Warriors' points deduction compares to previous salary cap punishments
• In August 2006, Wigan were found to have exceeded the cap by £80,000 in the 2005 season and were deducted 2 points and fined £50,000
• In July 2007, Wigan were found to have exceeded the cap by £222,000 in the 2006 season and were deducted 4 points (no fine mentioned)
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Hide Ad• In July 2007, Bradford were found to have exceeded the cap by “four percent” (£72,000) in the 2006 season and were deducted 2 points.
• In July 2007, St Helens were found to have exceeded the cap by 0.8 percent in the 2006 season and were fined £18,000 (no points deduction).
• In May 2016, Salford were found to have exceeded the cap by £95,000 in the 2014 season and were deducted 6 points and fined £5,000.