Full time
Rabbitohs
10–20
KnightsAllianz Stadium · Friday 11 September
NRL Ladder 2026
Two competition points for a win, one for a draw and two for every bye; teams level on points are split by points differential. The top eight make the finals, and the top four get a second chance. The ladder predictor plays out the rest.
2026 season complete
The Roosters won the 2026 premiership, beating the Knights 19–18 in the Grand Final on Sunday 4 October. The 2027 draw has not been published yet. The NRL usually releases the next season’s draw in November. This page switches to 2027 on its own as soon as it is out; until then it shows the 2026 season in full. The Perth Bears join the NRL in 2027, taking the competition to 18 clubs.
| Team | P | W | L | D | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Panthers | 24 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 683 | 347 | +336 | 42 | lostlostwonwonwon |
| 2 |  Warriors | 24 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 728 | 418 | +310 | 42 | wonwonwonwonwon |
| 3 |  Dolphins | 24 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 662 | 506 | +156 | 40 | wonwonwonwonwon |
| 4 |  Roosters | 24 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 619 | 501 | +118 | 38 | wonwonlostlostlost |
| 5 |  Sharks | 24 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 672 | 523 | +149 | 34 | lostlostwonlostlost |
| 6 | Rabbitohs | 24 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 694 | 581 | +113 | 34 | wonwonlostwonwon |
| 7 | Knights | 24 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 633 | 591 | +42 | 34 | wonwonwonlostlost |
| 8 |  Cowboys | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 568 | 652 | -84 | 32 | lostwonlostwonlost |
| 9 |  Sea Eagles | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 623 | 524 | +99 | 28 | lostlostwonwonlost |
| 10 |  Storm | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 594 | 576 | +18 | 28 | lostwonlostwonwon |
| 11 |  Raiders | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 581 | 626 | -45 | 28 | lostlostwonlostwon |
| 12 |  Bulldogs | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 476 | 536 | -60 | 28 | lostlostwonlostlost |
| 13 |  Eels | 24 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 497 | 678 | -181 | 24 | lostwonlostwonlost |
| 14 |  Broncos | 24 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 471 | 677 | -206 | 22 | lostlostwonlostwon |
| 15 |  Wests Tigers | 24 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 445 | 699 | -254 | 22 | lostlostwonlostlost |
| 16 |  Titans | 24 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 477 | 663 | -186 | 18 | lostlostlostlostlost |
| 17 |  Dragons | 24 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 392 | 717 | -325 | 16 | wonwonlostlostwon |
Qualifying finalsElimination finalsForm, oldest to latest: won drew lost
NRL Finals 2026
Qualifying & Elimination Finals
KnightsFull time
Warriors
16–26
DolphinsGo Media Stadium · Saturday 12 September
Full time
Sharks
26–16
CowboysAllianz Stadium · Saturday 12 September
Full time
Panthers
19–12
RoostersCommBank Stadium · Sunday 13 September
Semi-finals
Full time
Roosters
46–10
SharksAllianz Stadium · Saturday 19 September
Full time
Warriors
10–12
KnightsEden Park · Sunday 20 September
Preliminary Finals
Full time
Dolphins
20–36
RoostersSuncorp Stadium · Friday 25 September
Full time
Panthers
14–22
KnightsAccor Stadium · Sunday 27 September
Grand Final
Full time
Roosters
19–18
KnightsAccor Stadium · Sunday 4 October
About the NRL ladder
The NRL ladder on this page ranks the clubs on competition points: two for a win, one for a draw and two for every bye. Clubs level on points are separated by points differential, then by points scored. Each row shows games played, wins, losses, draws, byes, points for and against, differential, points and form.
The top eight make the finals and the ladder marks them in two bands: the top four, who get a second chance in the qualifying finals, and fifth to eighth, who play elimination finals. The finals results sit underneath, week by week, to the Grand Final.
How to use the NRL ladder
- The ladder is counted from the results on the NRL draw, byes included, so the two always agree.
- The B column counts byes already taken. A bye is credited once its round is complete.
- To play out a different ending, open the NRL ladder predictor.
NRL ladder FAQ
How many points is a bye worth in the NRL?
Two, the same as a win. It keeps the ladder fair while the competition has an odd number of clubs, because in any round one team cannot play. In 2026 every club had three byes.
How are NRL teams level on points separated?
By points differential, points scored minus points conceded. In 2026 Penrith and the Warriors both finished on 42 points, and Penrith took the minor premiership with a differential of +336 to the Warriors' +310.
Can an NRL game end in a draw?
Yes, but rarely. A game level after 80 minutes goes to golden point extra time, and the first score wins. Only if nobody scores in that extra period is it a draw, worth one point to each side. There were no draws in the 2026 regular season.
From the blog
- What Happens to NRL Wooden Spooners the Season AfterSince 1998, 7 of 25 NRL wooden spooners made the finals the next season and 7 came last again. Every spooner, the clubs with most spoons and the 2026 Dragons.
- The Warriors Since 1995: 11 Finals Series, Two Grand Finals, No Premiership YetThe New Zealand Warriors have made the finals in 11 of 32 seasons since 1995, with a 9-15 finals record and grand final losses in 2002 and 2011. Every season.
- How Many Points Does an NRL Team Need to Make the Top Eight?NRL teams have needed 30 to 32 competition points to make the top eight since 2023. Since 1999, 14 wins has always been enough; 12-12 got in 15 of 29 times.