NRL 2026 table
The current NRL ladder after Round 16. Top 8 qualify for the play-offs; the regular-season leader takes the Minor Premiership (J. J. Giltinan Shield).
Last verified 2026-06-22. Scoring: 2 pts win, 1 pt draw, 0 pts loss.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PENPenrith Panthers | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 | - | - | - | 28 |
| 2 | NEWNew Zealand Warriors | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | 24 |
| 3 | DOLDolphins | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | 22 |
| 4 | SYDSydney Roosters | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | 22 |
| 5 | NEWNewcastle Knights | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | 22 |
| 6 | MANManly Sea Eagles | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | - | - | - | 20 |
| 7 | SOUSouth Sydney Rabbitohs | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | 20 |
| 8 | CROCronulla Sharks | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | 20 |
| 9 | NORNorth Queensland Cowboys | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | - | - | - | 18 |
| 10 | WESWests Tigers | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | - | - | - | 18 |
| 11 | GOLGold Coast Titans | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | - | - | - | 16 |
| 12 | BRIBrisbane Broncos | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | - | - | - | 14 |
| 13 | MELMelbourne Storm | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | - | - | - | 14 |
| 14 | CANCanberra Raiders | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | - | - | - | 12 |
| 15 | PARParramatta Eels | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | - | - | - | 12 |
| 16 | CANCanterbury Bulldogs | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | - | - | - | 12 |
| 17 | ST-St George Illawarra Dragons | 16 | 2 | 0 | 14 | - | - | - | 4 |
* Melbourne Storm: Seven consecutive losses — equals the worst losing run in club history.
Top 8 — play-off qualification
Where we are
State of the season
Penrith and Brisbane separated only by points difference at the top. The big surprise of the early season is Melbourne Storm's slump — seven straight losses ties the worst in club history. Wests Tigers continuing their improbable form sit third. The play-off cut at 8th is tight: 4 clubs sit on 8 points just below the line.
FAQ
Common questions
How do NRL ladder points work?
2 pts win, 1 pt draw, 0 pts loss. The team with the most points at the end of the regular season tops the ladder and wins the Minor Premiership (J. J. Giltinan Shield). If two teams are level on points, points difference (points for minus points against) decides position.
How many teams make the play-offs?
The top 8 teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the play-offs. The top four host the bottom four of the eight in the first week of finals.
When is the NRL table updated?
This page reflects the table after Round 16 (verified 2026-05-03). We update weekly during the regular season — usually on Mondays after the previous round wraps up.
Where can I watch NRL matches?
Coverage varies by country. Pick your country on the NRL hub for the full broadcaster list, prices, and free-to-air options.
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