Who Has Won the Most NRL Premierships? All-Time Title List 2026

Records

Records and milestones

Longest streak

St George Dragons won 11 in a row from 1956 to 1966 — a record almost certainly never to be broken. Penrith's four straight from 2021 to 2024 is the longest streak of the modern NRL era.

Biggest winning margin

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles defeated Melbourne Storm 40-0 in the 2008 NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium — the largest winning margin in any Grand Final.

Notable records

Most premierships overall: South Sydney Rabbitohs (21)
Most consecutive titles: St George (11, 1956-1966)
Modern NRL era (1998+) most successful: Penrith Panthers (6 since 2021)
Penrith's 2021-2024 four-peat is the longest streak of the modern NRL era
Brisbane Broncos won the 2025 Grand Final 26-22 over Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium
Melbourne Storm have had two titles stripped (2007, 2009) for salary cap breaches — these remain officially recorded as wins by no club

History

The story so far

The NRL traces its competition back to 1908 when the New South Wales Rugby League was founded. South Sydney Rabbitohs are the most successful club in the competition's history with 21 titles, though most came in the pre-NRL era; their last triumph was 2014. The St George Dragons' 11 consecutive premierships from 1956 to 1966 is the most extraordinary streak in any Australian sport. In the modern NRL (1998 onwards), Penrith Panthers' four-peat from 2021 to 2024 ended in 2025 when Brisbane Broncos beat Melbourne Storm 26-22 at Accor Stadium to claim their seventh premiership. The minor premiership (regular-season leader) earns the J. J. Giltinan Shield; the Grand Final winner receives the Provan-Summons Trophy.

FAQ

Common questions

Who has won the most NRL titles?

South Sydney Rabbitohs have won the most NRL titles with 21.

When did NRL start?

The competition began in 1908. It traces its roots back to the original New South Wales Rugby League foundation in that year. The modern NRL was unified in 1998 after the Super League war.

Who are the current NRL champions?

Brisbane Broncos won the most recent NRL Premiership (Provan-Summons Trophy) in 2025.

Where can I watch NRL?

Coverage varies by country. The NRL hub lists every broadcaster carrying the competition, prices, and free-to-air options for your country.

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Historical data

NRL historical records

Looking for historical NRL ladders? The NRL has been running since 1998 (as the NRL — the competition ran as the ARL and Super League separately in 1995–97). Historic season ladders are available on the official NRL website.

Selected season milestones:

2017: Melbourne Storm won the Premiership (defeated North Queensland Cowboys 34–6) — later stripped pending drug violations investigation, eventually reinstated
2013: Sydney Roosters ended a 9-year premiership drought
2010: St George Illawarra Dragons ended a 31-year drought
2008: Manly Sea Eagles beat Melbourne Storm 40–0 — largest Grand Final margin
2003: Penrith Panthers' first premiership