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Betting on the NRL has come a long way. These days, online bookmakers offer a huge range of markets, giving you odds on just about every possible outcome.
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Head-to-head betting is the easiest way to have a punt on the NRL. Simply select who you think will win the game, and if they emerge victorious, so do you. For instance, if the Sydney Roosters are playing the Canberra Raiders, you can bet on the Roosters to win or the Raiders to win. If you pick the Roosters and they win, you win the bet.
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The 2026 NRL Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is expected at 7:30 pm (AEDT).
Brisbane Broncos are the defending premiers, having defeated Melbourne Storm 26–22 in the 2025 Grand Final to break Penrith Panthers’ four-year premiership streak (2021–2024). For the full Grand Final hub including past winners, current odds, Clive Churchill Medal market and betting on the day, see our NRL Grand Final tips, odds & predictions page.
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The 2026 Telstra Premiership is four rounds in, and the early form guide is already throwing up plenty of talking points. Here is how the season is shaping up.
Penrith Panthers (4-0): No surprises here. The Panthers have opened the season with a perfect record and a staggering percentage of 467%, scoring 140 points and conceding just 30 through four rounds. Ivan Cleary’s side looks as dominant as ever as they chase a record-extending seventh consecutive Grand Final appearance.
Warriors (3-1): The Warriors have been the surprise of the early rounds, sitting second on the ladder with 134 points scored. After years of underperformance, they look like genuine finals contenders in 2026.
Wests Tigers (3-1): The Tigers are another side turning heads. With three wins from four starts and 112 points scored, Wests Tigers appear to have finally rebuilt after several lean seasons at the bottom of the table.
Bulldogs (3-1): Canterbury’s resurgence continues into 2026. Sitting fourth with a tight defensive record (64 points conceded), the Bulldogs have built their early-season form on a miserly defence that is winning them close games.
Rabbitohs (3-1): South Sydney have bounced back emphatically, sitting fifth on the ladder with 100 points scored through four rounds. After a difficult 2025, the Bunnies look rejuvenated.
Panthers chasing history: Penrith are on track for what would be an unprecedented seventh straight Grand Final. Through four rounds, their +110 points differential is the best in the competition by a country mile.
Dragons winless: St George Illawarra are the only team without a win after four rounds (0-4). While their percentage of 60% suggests they have been competitive in patches, the Dragons desperately need a turnaround before the season slips away entirely.
Storm’s slow start: Melbourne sit at 2-2, well below their usual standards. Despite a healthy percentage of 194%, they have been inconsistent and will need to find their groove quickly in a congested middle of the ladder.
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How do NRL betting odds work?
NRL betting odds represent the likelihood of an outcome occurring. In Australia, odds are typically displayed in decimal format. Lower odds mean a higher probability of winning (but lower returns), while higher odds indicate a bigger potential payout on less likely outcomes.
What are the most popular NRL betting markets?
The most popular NRL bets include head-to-head (match winner), line betting (handicap), first tryscorer, anytime tryscorer, total points over/under, and same game multis. Futures markets like the NRL Premiership outright and Dally M Medal are also extremely popular.
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When does the 2026 NRL season finish?
The 2026 Telstra Premiership season runs from March through to October. The regular season consists of 27 rounds, followed by a four-week finals series. The Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
|
Club |
City |
State |
Home Venue |
Capacity |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
Brisbane |
Queensland |
Suncorp Stadium |
52,500 |
|
Canberra Raiders |
Canberra |
Australian Capital Territory |
GIO Stadium |
25,000 |
|
Canterbury Bulldogs |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
ANZ Stadium |
83,500 |
|
Cronulla Sharks |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
Nestrada Jubilee Stadium |
20,500 |
|
Dolphins |
Brisbane |
Queensland |
Suncorp Stadium |
52,500 |
|
Gold Coast Titans |
Gold Coast |
Queensland |
Cbus Super Stadium |
27,400 |
|
Manly Sea Eagles |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
Lottoland |
23,000 |
|
Melbourne Storm |
Melbourne |
Victoria |
AAMI Park |
30,050 |
|
New Zealand Warriors |
Auckland |
New Zealand |
Mount Smart Stadium |
30,000 |
|
Newcastle Knights |
Newcastle |
New South Wales |
McDonald Jones Stadium |
33,000 |
|
North Queensland Cowboys |
Townsville |
Queensland |
Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
25,000 |
|
Parramatta Eels |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
Bankwest Stadium |
30,000 |
|
Penrith Panthers |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
Panthers Stadium |
22,500 |
|
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
ANZ Stadium |
83,500 |
|
St George Illawarra Dragons |
Sydney/Wollongong |
New South Wales |
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium/WIN Stadium |
20,500/23,000 |
|
Sydney Roosters |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
Sydney Cricket Ground |
48,000 |
|
Wests Tigers |
Sydney |
New South Wales |
Leichhardt Oval/Campbelltown Stadium |
20,000/20,000 |
For the full NRL Grand Final hub including the post-2010 winners record book in BP table format and current Premiership odds, see our NRL Grand Final hub. Note: this list covers the NRL era (since 1998).
Melbourne Storm were stripped of their 2007 and 2009 Premiership titles and their 2006, 2007 and 2008 minor Premiership titles due to breaching the salary cap. No champions were crowned in those years as a result.
|
Season |
Premiers |
Score |
Runners-up |
Minor Premiers |
|
1998 |
Brisbane Broncos |
38-12 |
Canterbury Bulldogs |
Brisbane Broncos |
|
1999 |
Melbourne Storm |
20-18 |
St. George Illawarra Dragons |
Cronulla Sharks |
|
2000 |
Brisbane Broncos |
14-6 |
Sydney Roosters |
Brisbane Broncos |
|
2001 |
Newcastle Knights |
30-24 |
Parramatta Eels |
Parramatta Eels |
|
2002 |
Sydney Roosters |
30-8 |
New Zealand Warriors |
New Zealand Warriors |
|
2003 |
Penrith Panthers |
18-6 |
Sydney Roosters |
Penrith Panthers |
|
2004 |
Canterbury Bulldogs |
16-13 |
Sydney Roosters |
Sydney Roosters |
|
2005 |
Wests Tigers |
30-16 |
North Queensland Cowboys |
Parramatta Eels |
|
2006 |
Brisbane Broncos |
15-8 |
Melbourne Storm |
Withheld |
|
2007 |
Withheld |
34-8 |
Manly Sea Eagles |
Withheld |
|
2008 |
Manly Sea Eagles |
40-0 |
Melbourne Storm |
Withheld |
|
2009 |
Withheld |
23-16 |
Parramatta Eels |
St. George Illawarra Dragons |
|
2010 |
St. George Illawarra Dragons |
32-8 |
Sydney Roosters |
St. George Illawarra Dragons |
|
2011 |
Manly Sea Eagles |
24-10 |
New Zealand Warriors |
Melbourne Storm |
|
2012 |
Melbourne Storm |
14-4 |
Canterbury Bulldogs |
Canterbury Bulldogs |
|
2013 |
Sydney Roosters |
26-18 |
Manly Sea Eagles |
Sydney Roosters |
|
2014 |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
30-6 |
Canterbury Bulldogs |
Sydney Roosters |
|
2015 |
North Queensland Cowboys |
17-16 |
Brisbane Broncos |
Sydney Roosters |
|
2016 |
Cronulla Sharks |
14-12 |
Melbourne Storm |
Melbourne Storm |
|
2017 |
Melbourne Storm |
34-6 |
North Queensland Cowboys |
Melbourne Storm |
|
2018 |
Sydney Roosters |
21-6 |
Melbourne Storm |
Sydney Roosters |
|
2019 |
Sydney Roosters |
14-8 |
Canberra Raiders |
Melbourne Storm |
|
2020 |
Melbourne Storm |
26-20 |
Penrith Panthers |
Penrith Panthers |
|
2021 |
Penrith Panthers |
14-12 |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Penrith Panthers |
|
2022 |
Penrith Panthers |
28-12 |
Parramatta Eels |
Penrith Panthers |
|
2023 |
Penrith Panthers |
26-24 |
Brisbane Broncos |
Penrith Panthers |
|
2024 |
Penrith Panthers |
14-6 |
Melbourne Storm |
Melbourne Storm |
|
2025 |
Penrith Panthers |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
Note: The following table includes the NRL era only (since 1998). Teams are ranked in order of Premierships won, runner-up showings in Grand Finals and minor Premierships won.
|
Rank |
Team |
Premiership Years |
Runner-up Years |
Minor Premiership Years |
|
1 |
Penrith Panthers |
6 (2003, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) |
1 (2020) |
5 (2003, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) |
|
2 |
Melbourne Storm |
4 (1999, 2012, 2017, 2020) |
5 (2006, 2008, 2016, 2018, 2024) |
5 (2011, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2024) |
|
3 |
Sydney Roosters |
4 (2002, 2013, 2018, 2019) |
4 (2000, 2003, 2004, 2010) |
5 (2004, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018) |
|
4 |
Brisbane Broncos |
3 (1998, 2000, 2006) |
2 (2015, 2023) |
2 (1998, 2000) |
|
5 |
Manly Sea Eagles |
2 (2008, 2011) |
2 (2007, 2013) |
0 |
|
6 |
Canterbury Bulldogs |
1 (2004) |
3 (1998, 2012, 2014) |
1 (2012) |
|
7 |
North Queensland Cowboys |
1 (2015) |
2 (2005, 2017) |
0 |
|
8 |
St. George Illawarra Dragons |
1 (2010) |
1 (1999) |
2 (2009, 2010) |
|
9 |
Cronulla Sharks |
1 (2016) |
0 |
1 (1999) |
|
10 |
Newcastle Knights |
1 (2001) |
0 |
0 |
|
11 |
Wests Tigers |
1 (2005) |
0 |
0 |
|
12 |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
1 (2014) |
1 (2021) |
0 |
|
13 |
Parramatta Eels |
0 |
3 (2001, 2009, 2022) |
2 (2001, 2005) |
|
14 |
New Zealand Warriors |
0 |
2 (2002, 2011) |
1 (2002) |
|
15 |
Canberra Raiders |
0 |
1 (2019) |
0 |
|
16 |
Gold Coast Titans |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
17 |
Dolphins |
0 |
0 |
0 |
The following is a list of NRL records that includes statistics from all first grade competitions since the sport was established, namely the New South Wales Rugby League, Australian Rugby League, Super League, and current NRL.
TEAM
Most Premierships – South Sydney Rabbitohs (21)
Most minor Premierships – Sydney Roosters (20)
Most wooden spoons – Western Suburbs Magpies (17)
Longest winning streak – Eastern Suburbs Roosters (19 in 1975)
Longest undefeated streak – Eastern Suburbs (35 between 1935-1938)
Longest losing streak – Sydney University (42 between 1934-1936)
Highest score in a game – St. George (91 vs Canterbury in 1935)
Largest winning margin in a game – St. George (85 vs Canterbury in 1935)
INDIVIDUAL
Most games played – Cameron Smith (430)
Leading pointscorer – Cameron Smith (2,500 with 43 tries, 1162 goals and four field goals)
Leading tryscorer – Ken Irvine (212)
Most points in a season – Hazem El Masri (342 in 2004 with 16 tries and 139 goals)
Most tries in a season – Dave Brown (38 in 1935)
Most points in a game – Dave Brown (45 in 1935)
Most tries in a game – Frank Burge (8 in 1920)
Note: The following table includes a list of coaches who have won the Premiership in the NRL era (since 1998)
|
Name |
Premierships won as head coach |
Years |
|
Ivan Clearly |
5 |
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|
Wayne Bennett |
4 |
1998, 2000, 2006, 2010 |
|
Trent Robinson |
3 |
2013, 2018, 2019 |
|
Craig Bellamy |
3 |
2012, 2017, 2020 |
|
Des Hasler |
2 |
2008, 2011 |
|
Chris Anderson |
1 |
1999 |
|
Michael Hagan |
1 |
2001 |
|
Ricky Stuart |
1 |
2002 |
|
John Lang |
1 |
2003 |
|
Steve Folkes |
1 |
2004 |
|
Tim Sheens |
1 |
2005 |
|
Michael Maguire |
1 |
2014 |
|
Paul Green |
1 |
2015 |
|
Shane Flanagan |
1 |
2016 |
The best NRL betting markets include head-to-head, line betting, try scorers, winning margins, and half-time/full-time doubles.
Head-to-head betting is the simplest type of bet where you choose which team you think will win the match. If your chosen team is victorious after 80 minutes, your bet wins.
Line betting, or handicap betting, involves giving one team a handicap to make the match more competitive. For example, if the Sydney Roosters are favorites, they might be handicapped by 10 points, and you can bet on them to win by more than 10 points or the underdog to stay within the handicap.
Winning margin betting requires you to predict not just the winner but by how many points they will win.
Yes, you can place bets on long-term outcomes such as the Grand Final Winner, Player of the Year, or team to win the Premiership.
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