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🏆 Premiers: The Roosters won the 2026 NRL Grand Final 19-18 over Newcastle, and the NRLW Grand Final 30-6 over Brisbane. James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal.
📊 Last round: Grand Final: Roosters 19, Knights 18. Next up: the Rugby League World Cup from 15 October, opening with Australia vs New Zealand.

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NRL Tips, Expert Predictions & Betting Advice 2026

Looking for NRL tips this week, fresh NRL footy tips, expert tips NRL coverage or NRL predictions this week? BettingPro’s team delivers full NRL odds this week snapshots, tipping NRL ladders and rugby league betting tips every round. For broader rugby league betting reads, this hub is your home — round-by-round previews, every team-vs-team H2H prediction and the season-long ladder predictor are all linked below.

Betting on NRL Rugby League

Looking for NRL tips, expert predictions or the best NRL betting odds? The 2026 Telstra Premiership is complete, with the Sydney Roosters crowned premiers, and our team of NRL tipsters publish free NRL expert tips for every match of every round of the season.

NRL betting has never been more accessible. From head-to-head match betting to NRL same game multis, first tryscorer markets and premiership futures, Australian bookmakers like OnlyBets, Dabble, Picklebet, Ladbrokes, BetNow, Neds and bet365 offer deep NRL markets with competitive odds every round.

Whether you are after NRL tipping advice for this weekend, NRL best bets, State of Origin predictions, or NRL premiership odds, our expert NRL tips and predictions have you covered all season long. See our State of Origin tips and the complete State of Origin history and results.

We have reviewed every major NRL betting site in Australia — including the newest bookmakers — to find the best options for rugby league punters.

NRL Latest Odds

The NRL Premiership odds market is one of the most popular futures bets for rugby league fans. The 2026 flag is decided, and the 2027 premiership market is the next one to open.

Compare NRL odds across the major Australian bookmakers on our dedicated NRL Premiership odds page, which carries the 2026 result and the market record and tracks the 2027 market as it forms.

NRL Predictor & NRL Ladder Predictor

Build your own 2026 NRL ladder with our free NRL Predictor tool. Drag and drop all 17 Telstra Premiership teams into your predicted finishing order, see who makes the top 8 finals cut, and pick your wooden spoon and minor premier. Compare your prediction with the latest NRL Premiership odds to spot value.

Our NRL ladder predictor is the perfect companion for premiership futures betting, top 8 markets, and wooden spoon punts.

NRL Tips

Searching for NRL tips for this weekend? At BettingPro.com.au, our team of NRL experts cover every match of the 2026 Telstra Premiership season with detailed predictions and analysis.

The only difference? Our job is to spend every waking minute crunching the numbers, analysing form, and finding the best angles to bring you top-quality tips for every game.

In other words, when you visit Bettingpro.com.au, you’ll find well-researched predictions like Best Bet, Next Best, and Same Game Multi picks for every NRL match throughout the season.

Why trust us? Simple—we have a proven track record of delivering winning NRL tips.

For the season-long view, our NRL round-by-round predictions hub is a timeline of every round we’ve covered in 2026 — each round with a quick storyline recap plus direct links to our full preview and results articles. It’s the fastest way to jump back to a specific round, follow how our tipsters have fared across the season, or catch up if you missed a weekend.

NRL Bet Types

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.

Want to back a team to win? Easy. Prefer to predict the halftime leader or the final margin? No problem. You can even bet live as the action unfolds—reacting to every bone-crunching tackle, pinpoint kick, and defence-splitting pass in real-time.

And that’s just the start. From the here and now to the long game, you can also bet on Grand Final futures, individual awards like the Dally M Medal, and even novelty markets.

New to rugby league betting? Our guide on how to bet on NRL explains the main markets and how to place a bet.

Of course, with so many options, it always pays to shop around as bookmakers regularly offer money-back specials, boosted odds, and other promos, giving you extra value on your bets each weekend.

Below, we’ve listed the most popular rugby league markets you can bet on.

Grand Final Winner

The Grand Final Winner bet allows you to predict which team will win the NRL Grand Final at the end of the season. Bet on your chosen team before or during the season, and if they lift the trophy, you win your bet. For the full Grand Final hub — date, venue, odds, betting markets and recent winners — see our NRL Grand Final tips and odds page.

Head-to-Head

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.

Line Betting / Handicap Betting

Line betting is when one team is given a handicap to make the game more even. For example, if the Penrith Panthers are expected to win comfortably against the Gold Coast Titans, they might be given a 10-point handicap. This means you can bet on the Panthers to win by more than 10 points, or the Titans to stay within 10 points of the Panthers.

Winning Margins

Margin betting is about predicting the winner and the exact margin. If you think the South Sydney Rabbitohs will beat the Cronulla Sharks by 1-12 points, you’d bet on that margin. Alternatively, if you think the Rabbitohs will win by 13 points or more, you’d pick the 13 margin.

Half-Time / Full-Time Double

This bet allows you to predict who will be leading at both half-time and full-time. For a match between the Sydney Roosters and the Melbourne Storm, you can bet on outcomes like:

  • Sydney Roosters / Sydney Roosters

  • Sydney Roosters / Melbourne Storm

  • Melbourne Storm / Sydney Roosters

  • Draw / Sydney Roosters

You can mix and match the results for half-time and full-time, giving you plenty of possibilities.

First Tryscorer

This bet lets you predict which player will score the first try of the game. For instance, in a match between the Sydney Roosters and the Melbourne Storm, you can bet on Joseph Suaalii to score first. If the centre crosses the white line before anyone else, your bet is a winner.

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Same Game Multi (SGM)

Same Game Multi betting has become one of the most popular ways to bet on the NRL. An SGM lets you combine multiple selections from the same match into one bet with multiplied odds.

Example: In a match between Penrith and Melbourne, you might combine Panthers to win, Nathan Cleary to score a try, and the game to go over 40.5 total points — all in one bet at longer odds.

Most Australian bookmakers offer NRL SGM builders with player props including try scorers, tackle counts, run metres and kick metres. For a plain-English explainer see our same game multi guide, and for this week’s picks check our dedicated NRL same game multi tips page.

Where to Bet on the NRL

Our top-rated NRL bookmakers for Australian punters — competitive head-to-head and line markets, deep same game multi builders, NRL futures and reliable apps. For full operator comparisons, market depth and the best NRL betting promotions, see our best NRL betting sites in Australia guide.

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NRL 2026 Grand Final Date: When is the NRL Grand Final?

The 2026 NRL Grand Final was played on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at Accor Stadium in Sydney, kicking off at 7:30 pm AEDT. The Sydney Roosters beat the Newcastle Knights 19-18 for their first premiership since 2019, and won the NRLW Grand Final 30-6 earlier the same day.

The Sydney Roosters are the reigning premiers. Brisbane Broncos 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, the Clive Churchill Medal result and betting on the day, see our NRL Grand Final tips, odds & predictions page.

For the premiership market record and futures, check our NRL Premiership odds page. For the four-week McIntyre Final 8 system breakdown see our how do NRL finals work explainer, and for the Grand Final best-on-ground result, won by James Tedesco, see our Clive Churchill Medal tips and odds page.

2026 NRL Season: How It Played Out

Penrith finished minor premiers, level with the Warriors on 42 points and an 18-6 record and ahead on points differential, +336 to +310. It is the Panthers’ fifth minor premiership of the NRL era. The final top eight:

Pos Club Record Differential
1 Penrith Panthers 18-6 +336
2 New Zealand Warriors 18-6 +310
3 Dolphins 17-7 +156
4 Sydney Roosters 16-8 +118
5 Cronulla Sharks 14-10 +149
6 South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-10 +113
7 Newcastle Knights 14-10 +42
8 North Queensland Cowboys 13-11 -84

Storylines of the season

Newcastle’s turnaround. Wooden spooners in 2025, the Knights finished seventh and won two finals on the road.

The Dolphins arrive. In only their fourth season the Dolphins finished third and won the first finals game in the club’s history, 26-16 away to the Warriors.

Melbourne miss out. The Storm finished tenth on 28 points and missed the finals.

The wooden spoon. St George Illawarra finished last, 5-19 on 16 points with the competition’s worst differential at -325.

The Roosters take the flag. Fourth on the ladder, they beat the Dolphins 36-20 in a preliminary final and then Newcastle 19-18 in the Grand Final at Accor Stadium on Sunday 4 October, with James Tedesco named Clive Churchill Medallist. The full draw and every result are on our NRL finals bracket, and the premiership market is on our NRL premiership odds page.

NRL Tipping for 2026

NRL tipping is a massive part of the rugby league culture in Australia. Every week, millions of fans enter NRL tipping competitions through work, social groups, and bookmaker platforms. Having access to expert NRL tips can give you the edge over the competition.

At BettingPro, our NRL expert tips cover every match of every round. Our tipsters dig into the data — analysing form, head-to-head records, travel schedules, key player availability and ground conditions — to deliver well-researched NRL predictions you can trust.

Whether you are after NRL tips for this weekend, best bets, or same game multi selections, our team of NRL experts have you covered all season long. We also provide State of Origin tips and NRL finals predictions when the business end of the season arrives.

NRL Match Predictions: Every Matchup

Looking for a specific game? Browse every NRL team-vs-team matchup preview, plus 2026 round-by-round coverage and past-season archives, in our NRL match predictions index.

 

NRL Betting FAQs

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.

What is NRL tipping?

NRL tipping involves predicting the winner of each match in a given round. Tipping competitions are hugely popular in Australia, with millions of fans entering comps through workplaces, social groups and bookmaker platforms each season.

Where can I find free NRL expert tips?

BettingPro.com.au provides free NRL expert tips and predictions for every round of the Telstra Premiership. Our team of NRL tipsters analyse form, stats, injury reports and head-to-head records to deliver well-researched picks for every match.

Can I bet on NRL live during a match?

Yes, many bookmakers offer live betting on NRL games. In Australia, live bets must be placed over the phone due to regulations. Markets shift in real-time based on the match action, giving punters the opportunity to react to what is happening on the field.

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 was played on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at Accor Stadium in Sydney, and the Roosters beat Newcastle 19-18.

NRL Teams

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

 

NRL Premiership Winners

For the full NRL Grand Final hub including the post-2010 winners record book in BP table format, 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

Melbourne Storm

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

Brisbane Broncos

26-22

Melbourne Storm

Canberra Raiders

2026

Sydney Roosters

19-18

Newcastle Knights

Penrith Panthers

 

Most Successful NRL Teams

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

Sydney Roosters

5 (2002, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2026)

4 (2000, 2003, 2004, 2010)

5 (2004, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018)

2

Penrith Panthers

5 (2003, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

1 (2020)

5 (2003, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2026)

3

Melbourne Storm

4 (1999, 2012, 2017, 2020)

6 (2006, 2008, 2016, 2018, 2024, 2025)

6 (2011, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024)

4

Brisbane Broncos

4 (1998, 2000, 2006, 2025)

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

Newcastle Knights

1 (2001)

1 (2026)

0

10

South Sydney Rabbitohs

1 (2014)

1 (2021)

0

11

Cronulla Sharks

1 (2016)

0

1 (1999)

12

Wests Tigers

1 (2005)

0

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)

1 (2025)

16

Gold Coast Titans

0

0

0

17

Dolphins

0

0

0

 

List of NRL Records

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)

Most Successful NRL Coaches

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 Cleary

4

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Wayne Bennett

4

1998, 2000, 2006, 2010

Trent Robinson

4

2013, 2018, 2019, 2026

Craig Bellamy

3

2012, 2017, 2020

Des Hasler

2

2008, 2011

Michael Maguire

2

2014, 2025

Chris Anderson

1

1999

Michael Hagan

1

2001

Ricky Stuart

1

2002

John Lang

1

2003

Steve Folkes

1

2004

Tim Sheens

1

2005

Paul Green

1

2015

Shane Flanagan

1

2016

 

NRL Betting FAQs

What are the best NRL betting markets?

The best NRL betting markets include head-to-head, line betting, try scorers, winning margins, and half-time/full-time doubles.

How does Head-to-Head betting work in NRL?

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.

What is Line Betting in NRL?

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.

What is Winning Margin betting?

Winning margin betting requires you to predict not just the winner but by how many points they will win.

Can I bet on NRL Futures?

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.