List of National Rugby League records
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This page details first-grade rugby league records from the National Rugby League (1998-) and its predecessors, the New South Wales Rugby Football League (1908-1994), the Australian Rugby League, (1995-1997), and the Super League (1997). First-grade games played between premiership teams are included, but not mid-week competitions, pre-season warm-up games or NRL Nines games.
Team records
Premierships
- Due to salary cap breaches Melbourne were stripped of their 2007 and 2009 premierships in 2010.
Most consecutive
- 11 - St. George (1956-66)
Minor Premierships
| Tally | Club | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Sydney Roosters | 1912, 1913, 1923, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1945, 1974, 1975, 1980, 1981, 2004, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 |
| 17 |  South Sydney Rabbitohs | 1908, 1909, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1929, 1932, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1989 |
| 15 |  St. George Dragons | 1928, 1946, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1979, 1985 |
| 9 |  Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1983, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997ARL |
| 7 |  Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 1938, 1942, 1947, 1984, 1993, 1994, 2012 |
 Balmain Tigers | 1915, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1939 | |
| 6 |  Melbourne Storm | 2006*, 2007*, 2008*, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024 |
 Newtown Jets | 1910, 1933, 1943, 1944, 1954, 1955 | |
| 5 |  Penrith Panthers | 1991, 2003, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
 Parramatta Eels | 1977, 1982, 1986, 2001, 2005 | |
 Western Suburbs Magpies | 1930, 1948, 1952, 1961, 1978 | |
| 4 |  Brisbane Broncos | 1992, 1997SL, 1998, 2000 |
| 2 |  Canberra Raiders | 1990, 2025 |
| St. George Illawarra Dragons | 2009, 2010 | |
 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 1988, 1999 | |
 North Sydney Bears | 1921, 1922 | |
| 1 |  New Zealand Warriors | 2002 |
 Glebe | 1911 |
- Due to salary cap breaches Melbourne were stripped of their 2006, 2007, and 2008 minor premierships in 2010.
Most consecutive
- 6 - St. George (1962-67)
Runners-up
| Tally | Club | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Sydney Roosters | 1908, 1919, 1921, 1928, 1931, 1934, 1938, 1941, 1960, 1972, 1980, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2010 |
| 14 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 1910, 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1949, 1952, 1965, 1969, 2021 |
| 12 | St. George Dragons | 1927, 1930, 1933, 1942, 1946, 1953, 1971, 1975, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1996 |
| 11 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1995, 1997ARL, 2007, 2013 |
| 10 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 1940, 1947, 1967, 1974, 1979, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2012, 2014 |
| 9 | Balmain Tigers | 1909, 1936, 1945, 1948, 1956, 1964, 1966, 1988, 1989 |
| 8 | Western Suburbs Magpies | 1918, 1925, 1932, 1950, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963 |
| 7 | Newtown Jets | 1913, 1914, 1929, 1944, 1954, 1955, 1981 |
| 6 | Melbourne Storm | 2006, 2008, 2016, 2018, 2024, 2025 |
| Parramatta Eels | 1976, 1977, 1984, 2001, 2009, 2022 | |
| 4 | Glebe | 1911, 1912, 1915, 1922 |
| 3 | Canberra Raiders | 1987, 1991, 2019 |
| Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 1973, 1978, 1997SL | |
| 2 | Brisbane Broncos | 2015, 2023 |
| Penrith Panthers | 1990, 2020 | |
 North Queensland Cowboys | 2005, 2017 | |
| New Zealand Warriors | 2002, 2011 | |
| 1 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 1999 |
| North Sydney Bears | 1943 | |
 University | 1926 |
Most consecutive
- 3 - Western Suburbs Magpies (1961-63)
Wooden spoons
| Tally | Club | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Western Suburbs Magpies | 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913, 1916, 1933, 1940, 1942, 1953, 1955, 1971, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1998, 1999 |
| 14 | Parramatta Eels | 1947, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1970, 1972, 2012, 2013, 2018 |
| 10 | University | 1921, 1923, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937 |
| 9 | North Sydney Bears | 1915, 1917, 1919, 1932, 1941, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1979 |
| 8 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 1945, 1946, 1962, 1975, 1990, 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Newtown Jets | 1924, 1925, 1928, 1939, 1968, 1976, 1977, 1978 | |
| 6 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 1943, 1944, 1964, 2002*, 2008, 2021 |
| 5 |  Newcastle Knights | 2005, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2025 |
| Sydney Roosters | 1949, 1963, 1965, 1966, 2009 | |
| 4 | Penrith Panthers | 1973, 1980, 2001, 2007 |
| Balmain Tigers | 1911, 1974, 1981, 1994 | |
| 3 |  Wests Tigers | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 1967, 1969, 2014 | |
| North Queensland Cowboys | 1995, 1997SL, 2000 | |
 Gold Coast Seagulls | 1991, 1992, 1993 | |
 Illawarra Steelers | 1985, 1986, 1989 | |
| St. George Dragons | 1922, 1926, 1938 | |
 Annandale | 1914, 1918, 1920 | |
| 2 |  Gold Coast Titans | 2011, 2019 |
 South Queensland Crushers | 1996, 1997ARL | |
| 1 | Brisbane Broncos | 2020 |
| Melbourne Storm | 2010* | |
| Canberra Raiders | 1982 | |
 Cumberland | 1908* |
- The 1908 Wooden Spoon is disputed, as Cumberland finished on the same wins as Wests with a worse points differential, but did not play the first round of the competition. Cumberland are listed as the official holders of the wooden spoon by the NRL,[1] but a commonly held view is that they received an extra bye due to missing the first round, which would place Western Suburbs last on the ladder.
- Due to salary cap breaches Canterbury were deducted 37 competition points and relegated to the bottom of the ladder for the 2002 season. South Sydney won the fewest games that season.
- Due to salary cap breaches Melbourne weren't able to receive any points in the 2010 season, guaranteeing them the wooden spoon. North Queensland won the fewest games that season.
Most consecutive
- 6 - Parramatta Eels (1956-61)
Team wins, losses, win percentage and draws
Matches played
| All Time Ladder | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Team | First game | Last Game | Pld | W | L | D | W% |
| 1 | Melbourne Storm |
14 March 1998 | 22 May 2026 | 748 | 496 | 246 | 6 | 66.31% |
| 2 | Brisbane Broncos |
6 March 1988 | 17 May 2026 | 965 | 570 | 381 | 14 | 59.07% |
| 3 | St. George Dragons |
23 April 1921 | 29 August 1998 | 1,545 | 910 | 579 | 56 | 58.90% |
| 4 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
12 April 1947 | 23 May 2026 | 1,768 | 997 | 733 | 38 | 56.39% |
| 5 | Glebe |
20 April 1908 | 31 August 1929 | 297 | 163 | 128 | 6 | 54.88% |
| 6 | Sydney Roosters |
20 April 1908 | 16 May 2026 | 2,391 | 1,281 | 1,041 | 69 | 53.58% |
| 7 | South Sydney Rabbitohs |
20 April 1908 | 24 May 2026 | 2,316 | 1,201 | 1,069 | 46 | 51.86% |
| 8 | Canberra Raiders |
27 February 1982 | 21 May 2026 | 1,104 | 570 | 524 | 10 | 51.63% |
| 9 | Balmain Tigers |
20 April 1908 | 29 August 1999 | 1,705 | 871 | 766 | 68 | 51.09% |
| 10 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
25 April 1935 | 22 May 2026 | 2,000 | 1,006 | 941 | 53 | 50.30% |
| 11 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
2 April 1967 | 15 May 2026 | 1,434 | 709 | 701 | 24 | 49.44% |
| 12 | St. George Illawarra Dragons |
6 March 1999 | 23 May 2026 | 684 | 322 | 356 | 6 | 47.08% |
| 13 | Penrith Panthers |
2 April 1967 | 17 May 2026 | 1,424 | 671 | 723 | 30 | 47.12% |
| 14 | Newcastle Knights |
5 March 1988 | 17 May 2026 | 935 | 434 | 483 | 18 | 46.42% |
| 15 | Parramatta Eels |
12 April 1947 | 16 May 2026 | 1,819 | 839 | 940 | 40 | 46.12% |
| 16 |  Dolphins |
5 March 2023 | 21 May 2026 | 83 | 38 | 45 | 0 | 45.78% |
| 17 |  New Zealand Warriors |
10 March 1995 | 23 May 2026 | 766 | 350 | 407 | 9 | 45.69% |
| 18 |  Newcastle |
20 April 1908 | 14 August 1909 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.00% |
| 19 | Newtown Jets |
20 April 1908 | 27 August 1983 | 1,305 | 583 | 663 | 59 | 44.67% |
| 20 | Western Suburbs Magpies |
20 April 1908 | 29 August 1999 | 1,691 | 734 | 908 | 49 | 43.41% |
| 21 | North Queensland Cowboys |
11 March 1995 | 24 May 2026 | 776 | 337 | 432 | 7 | 43.43% |
| 22 | North Sydney Bears |
20 April 1908 | 28 August 1999 | 1,665 | 678 | 916 | 71 | 40.72% |
| 23 | Wests Tigers |
6 February 2000 | 16 May 2026 | 643 | 258 | 382 | 3 | 40.12% |
| 24 |  Northern Eagles |
6 February 2000 | 8 September 2002 | 76 | 30 | 45 | 1 | 39.47% |
| 25 |  Perth Reds |
12 March 1995 | 23 August 1997 | 61 | 24 | 36 | 1 | 39.34% |
| 26 |  Hunter Mariners |
2 March 1997 | 24 August 1997 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 38.89% |
| 27 | Illawarra Steelers |
28 February 1982 | 23 August 1998 | 396 | 153 | 230 | 13 | 38.64% |
| 28 | Gold Coast Titans |
18 March 2007 | 23 May 2026 | 469 | 177 | 291 | 1 | 37.74% |
| 29 |  Adelaide Rams |
1 March 1997 | 22 August 1998 | 42 | 13 | 28 | 1 | 30.95% |
| 30 |  Gold Coast Chargers |
5 March 1988 | 22 August 1998 | 246 | 53 | 184 | 9 | 21.54% |
| 31 | South Queensland Crushers |
11 March 1995 | 31 August 1997 | 65 | 13 | 51 | 1 | 20.00% |
| 32 | University |
8 May 1920 | 19 June 1937 | 242 | 47 | 190 | 5 | 19.42% |
| 33 | Annandale |
30 April 1910 | 1 September 1920 | 153 | 25 | 122 | 6 | 16.34% |
| 34 | Cumberland |
9 May 1908 | 25 July 1908 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.50% |
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 23 May 2024
Most consecutive wins
| Rank | Wins | Team | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| =1 | 19 matches | Eastern Suburbs | from Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, 13 April 1975 to Newtown, 23 August 1975 |
| Melbourne Storm | from Brisbane Broncos, 2 April 2021 to Gold Coast Titans, 19 August 2021 | ||
| =3 | 17 matches | Bulldogs | from St. George Illawarra Dragons, 31 March 2002 to North Queensland Cowboys, 3 August 2002 |
| Penrith Panthers | from Melbourne Storm, 19 June 2020 to South Sydney Rabbitohs, 17 October 2020 | ||
| =5 | 16 matches | South Sydney | from Newtown, 30 May 1908 to Glebe, 17 July 1909 |
| Eastern Suburbs | from North Sydney, 15 June 1912 to Glebe, 28 June 1913 | ||
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 19 August 2021. | |||
Most consecutive losses
| Rank | Losses | Team | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 matches | University | from Balmain, 28 April 1934 to Eastern Suburbs, 22 August 1936 |
| 2 | 25 matches | Eastern Suburbs | from North Sydney, 25 July 1965 to Canterbury-Bankstown, 9 April 1967 |
| =3 | 22 matches | South Sydney | from St. George, 23 June 1945 to St. George, 12 April 1947 |
| Western Suburbs Magpies | from Eastern Suburbs Roosters, 25 April 1984 to St. George Dragons, 14 April 1985 | ||
| 5 | 20 matches | Newtown | from Penrith Panthers, 27 March 1977 to Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, 14 August 1977 |
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 11 March 2017. | |||
Result records
Greatest win margins
| Rank | Margin | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | St. George | Canterbury-Bankstown | 91–6 | Earl Park | 11 May 1935 |
| 2 | 80 | Eastern Suburbs | Canterbury-Bankstown | 87–7 | Sydney Sports Ground | 18 May 1935 |
| 3 | 74 | North Queensland Cowboys | Wests Tigers | 74–0 | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | 1 July 2023 |
| 4 | 70 | Parramatta Eels | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 74–4 | Parramatta Stadium | 23 August 2003 |
| 5 | 68 | Canberra Raiders | Parramatta Eels | 68–0 | Bruce Stadium | 22 August 1993 |
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 1 July 2023. | ||||||
Greatest win margins in a Grand Final
| Rank | Margin | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | Melbourne Storm | 40–0 | ANZ Stadium | 5 October 2008 |
| 2 | 38 | Eastern Suburbs Roosters | St George Dragons | 38–0 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 20 September 1975 |
| 3 | 32 | North Sydney | Glebe | 35–3 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 6 September 1922 |
| 4 | 29 | Balmain | South Sydney | 33–4 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 2 September 1939 |
| =5 | 28 | South Sydney | Manly Warringah | 42–14 | Sydney Sports Ground | 23 September 1951 |
| Melbourne Storm | North Queensland Cowboys | 34–6 | ANZ Stadium | 1 October 2017 | ||
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 31 October 2024. | ||||||
Most points scored in a game
| Rank | Points | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102 | Newcastle Knights | Canberra Raiders | 70–32 | Canberra Stadium | 19 March 2006 |
| 2 | 97 | St. George | Canterbury-Bankstown | 91–6 | Earl Park | 11 May 1935 |
| 3 | 96 | Penrith Panthers | Northern Eagles | 68–28 | Brookvale Oval | 8 September 2001 |
| =4 | 94 | Eastern Suburbs | Canterbury-Bankstown | 87–7 | Sydney Sports Ground | 18 May 1935 |
| Sydney Roosters | North Queensland Cowboys | 64–30 | Sydney Football Stadium | 9 June 2007 | ||
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 28 May 2007. | ||||||
Most points scored in a Grand Final
| Rank | Points | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | South Sydney | Manly Warringah | 42–14 | Sydney Sports Ground | 23 September 1951 |
| 2 | 54 | Newcastle Knights | Parramatta Eels | 30–24 | Stadium Australia | 30 September 2001 |
| =3 | 50 | Brisbane Broncos | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 38–12 | Sydney Football Stadium | 27 September 1998 |
| Penrith Panthers | Brisbane Broncos | 26–24 | Accor Stadium | 1 October 2023 | ||
| =5 | 48 | Canberra Raiders | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 36–12 | Sydney Football Stadium | 25 September 1994 |
| Brisbane Broncos | Melbourne Storm | 26–22 | Accor Stadium | 5 October 2025 | ||
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 31 October 2024. | ||||||
Fewest points scored in a game
| Rank | Points | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | Newtown Jets drew with Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | – | 0–0 | Henson Park | 28 March 1982 |
| 2 | 1 | Newtown Jets | St. George Dragons | 1–0 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 12 May 1973 |
| =3 | 2 | Newtown | Eastern Suburbs | 2–0 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 16 May 1914 |
| Balmain | North Sydney | North Sydney Oval | 25 April 1931 | |||
| South Sydney | Parramatta | Sydney Sports Ground | 18 July 1965 | |||
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 8 February 2007. | ||||||
Fewest points scored in a Grand Final
| Rank | Points | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Balmain | South Sydney | 3–0 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 29 July 1924 |
| 2 | 6 | Parramatta Eels | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 4–2 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 28 September 1986 |
| =3 | 8 | Newtown | South Sydney | 4–4 | Sydney Showground | 17 September 1910 |
| Balmain | South Sydney | 5–3 | Sydney Cricket Ground | July 26, 1916 | ||
| 5 | 10 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Parramatta Eels | 6–4 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 16 September 1984 |
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 31 October 2024. | ||||||
Most points scored by one team in a game
| Rank | Points | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | St. George | Canterbury-Bankstown | 91–6 | Earl Park | 11 May 1935 |
| 2 | 87 | Eastern Suburbs | Canterbury-Bankstown | 87–7 | Sydney Sports Ground | 18 May 1935 |
| =3 | 74 | Parramatta Eels | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 74–4 | Parramatta Stadium | 23 August 2003 |
| Canberra Raiders | Penrith Panthers | 74–12 | Canberra Stadium | 10 August 2008 | ||
| North Queensland Cowboys | Wests Tigers | 74–0 | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | 1 July 2023 | ||
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 1 July 2023. | ||||||
Most points scored by one team in a Grand Final
| Rank | Points | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | South Sydney | Manly Warringah | 42–14 | Sydney Sports Ground | 23 September 1951 |
| 2 | 40 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | Melbourne Storm | 40–0 | ANZ Stadium | 5 October 2008 |
| =3 | 38 | Eastern Suburbs Roosters | St George Dragons | 38–0 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 20 September 1975 |
| Brisbane Broncos | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 38–12 | Sydney Football Stadium | 27 September 1998 | ||
| 5 | 36 | Canberra Raiders | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 36–12 | Sydney Football Stadium | 25 September 1994 |
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 31 October 2024. | ||||||
Highest scores by a losing side
| Points | Winning team | Defeated Team | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Parramatta Eels | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 44–40 | CommBank Stadium | 31 August 2024 |
| 38 | Newcastle Knights | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 42–38 | McDonald Jones Stadium | 3 May 2026 |
| 36 | Canterbury Bulldogs | Hunter Mariners | 48–36 | Belmore Sports Ground | 12 May 1997 |
| Wests Tigers | Bulldogs | 37–36 | Telstra Stadium | 27 March 2005 | |
| Gold Coast Titans | Newcastle Knights | 38–36 | Energy Australia Stadium | 9 May 2010 | |
| Melbourne Storm | Suncorp Stadium | 13 May 2017 |
Highest scores by a losing side in a Grand Final
| Rank | Points | Team | Opponent | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =1 | 24 | Parramatta Eels | Newcastle Knights | 30–24 | Stadium Australia | 30 September 2001 |
| Brisbane Broncos | Penrith Panthers | 26–24 | Accor Stadium | 1 October 2023 | ||
| 3 | 22 | Melbourne Storm | Brisbane Broncos | 26–22 | Accor Stadium | 5 October 2025 |
| 4 | 20 | Penrith Panthers | Melbourne Storm | 26–20 | ANZ Stadium | 25 October 2020 |
| =5 | 18 | St George Illawarra Dragons | Melbourne Storm | 20–18 | Stadium Australia | 26 September 1999 |
| Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | Sydney Roosters | 26–18 | ANZ Stadium | 6 October 2013 | ||
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 31 October 2024. | ||||||
Highest drawn games scores
| Score | Teams | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34–34 | Parramatta vs. North Sydney | Cumberland Oval | 25 June 1949 |
| Illawarra Steelers vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | WIN Stadium | 4 May 1997 | |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Brisbane Broncos | Aussie Stadium | 28 August 2004 | |
| 32–32 | Penrith Panthers vs. New Zealand Warriors | CUA Stadium | 1 August 2009 |
| Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. Newcastle Knights | Glen Willow Oval | 1 April 2023 |
Best start to a season
Undefeated in a season
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 1915 | Balmain |
| 1921 | North Sydney |
| 1925 | South Sydney† |
| 1936 | Eastern Suburbs |
| 1937 | Eastern Suburbs |
| 1959 | St. George |
† - Won every game
Failed to win a match in a season
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 1935 | University |
| 1946 | South Sydney |
| 1966 | Eastern Suburbs |
Most points scored by a team in a season
- 943 points by the Parramatta Eels in 2001.
Fewest points scored by a team in a season
- 38 points by Cumberland in 1908.
Most points conceded by a team in a season
- 944 points by the Western Suburbs Magpies in 1999.
Fewest points conceded by a team in a season
- 41 points by South Sydney in 1909.
Keeping opposition scoreless: most games in a season
- 6 matches by the Sydney Roosters in 2013.
Biggest comebacks
| Points | Biggest comebacks |
|---|---|
| 26 points | North Queensland Cowboys came from 0–26 down at halftime to win 36–28 against the Penrith Panthers on 29 May 1998 at Penrith Stadium
Dolphins came from 0–26 down after 33 minutes to win 28–26 against the Gold Coast Titans on 23 April 2023 at Suncorp Stadium Penrith Panthers came from 6–32 down after 53 minutes to draw 32–32 against the New Zealand Warriors on 1 August 2009 at CUA Stadium |
| 24 points | Wests Tigers came from 0–24 down after 26 minutes to win 36–32 against the Newcastle Knights on 11 August 2001 at Campbelltown Stadium
St. George Illawarra Dragons came from 10–34 down after 56 minutes to win 36–34 against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on 29 August 2004 at OKI Jubilee Stadium South Sydney Rabbitohs came from 4–28 down after 52 minutes to win 29–28 against the North Queensland Cowboys on 28 June 2008 at Dairy Farmers Stadium Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks came from 0–24 down after 37 minutes to win 30–28 against the Sydney Roosters on 5 July 2014 at Allianz Stadium North Queensland Cowboys came from 6–30 down after 57 minutes to win 36–30 against the Parramatta Eels on 8 June 2015 at Pirtek Stadium |
| 23 points | Penrith Panthers came from 8–31 down after 57 minutes to win 32–31 against the Wests Tigers on 4 June 2000 at Penrith Stadium |
| 22 points | Parramatta Eels came from 0–22 down at halftime to win 30–22 against the Canberra Raiders on 26 April 1987 at Parramatta Stadium
Melbourne Storm came from 0–22 down after 20 minutes to win 36–32 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on 16 March 2003 at Toyota Stadium Parramatta Eels came from 0–22 down at halftime to win 34–28 against the Penrith Panthers on 17 July 2010 at CUA Stadium North Queensland Cowboys came from 0–22 down after 30 minutes to win 40–24 against the Canberra Raiders on 5 June 2011 at GIO Stadium Canberra Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks came from 0–22 down after 53 minutes to win 24–22 against the Brisbane Broncos on 28 June 2014 at Suncorp Stadium Canberra Raiders came from 0–22 down after 28 minutes to win 30–22 against the Wests Tigers on 19 April 2015 at Leichhardt Oval Canberra Raiders came from 0–22 down after 39 minutes to win 29–25 against the Newcastle Knights on 3 July 2016 at GIO Stadium Canberra Penrith Panthers came from 6–28 down after 46 minutes to win 36–28 against the New Zealand Warriors on 13 May 2017 at Pepper Stadium Brisbane Broncos came from 0–22 down after 18 minutes to win 36–28 against the Gold Coast Titans on 30 April 2021 at Suncorp Stadium Canberra Raiders came from 0–22 down after 39 minutes to win 24–22 against Gold Coast Titans on 26 March 2022 at GIO Stadium Canberra |
| 21 points | North Sydney Bears came from 2–23 down after 28 minutes to defeat St. George Dragons 26–23 on 19 July 1987 at North Sydney Oval[2]
New Zealand Warriors came from 10–31 down after 51 minutes to win 34–31 against the Canberra Raiders on 27 March 2021 at GIO Stadium Canberra |
| 20 points | New Zealand Warriors came from 0–20 down after 39 minutes to win 30–26 against the Newcastle Knights on 17 April 2005 at EnergyAustralia Stadium
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles came from 6–26 down after 50 minutes to win 36–26 against the Penrith Panthers on 29 May 2005 at Brookvale Oval Brisbane Broncos came from 4–24 down after 52 minutes to win 35–24 against the Gold Coast Titans on 27 May 2022 at Suncorp Stadium New Zealand Warriors came from 6–26 down after 29 minutes to win 32–30 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on 2 April 2023 at PointsBet Stadium Canberra Raiders came from 0-20 down after 31 minutes to win 26-24 against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on 3 May 2024 at 4 Pines Park Gold Coast Titans came from 20-0 down after 34 minutes to win 24-20 against the Newcastle Knights on 9 May 2025 at McDonald Jones Stadium Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs came from 20-0 down after 44 minutes to win 32-20 against the Canberra Raiders on 10 May 2025 at GIO Stadium Canberra |
In a Grand Final
- 16 points: Penrith Panthers came from 8–24 down after 62 minutes to defeat Brisbane Broncos 26–24 in 2023.
Individual records
Note: Figures in boldface are currently playing in the NRL.
Most games played
| Rank | Games | Player | Clubs | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 430 | Cameron Smith | Melbourne Storm | 2002–2020 |
| 2 | 372 | Cooper Cronk | Melbourne Storm, Sydney Roosters | 2004–2019 |
| =3 | 362 | Daly Cherry-Evans | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Sydney Roosters | 2011– |
| Ben Hunt | Brisbane Broncos, St. George Illawarra Dragons | 2009– | ||
| 5 | 355 | Darren Lockyer | Brisbane Broncos | 1995–2011 |
| 6 | 350 | Terry Lamb | Western Suburbs Magpies, Canterbury Bulldogs | 1980–1996 |
| 7 | 349 | Steve Menzies | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Northern Eagles | 1993–2008 |
| 8 | 348 | Paul Gallen | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 2001–2019 |
| 9 | 347 | Corey Parker | Brisbane Broncos | 2001–2016 |
| 10 | 346 | Benji Marshall | Wests Tigers, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2003–2021 |
| Source:http://www.nrl.com/cameron-smiths-300th-game-a-rugby-league-icon/tabid/10874/newsid/88068/default.aspx The NRL'S 300 club. As of 28 March 2025. | ||||
At one club
Per Club
Most tries scored
In a career
| Rank | Tries | Player | Clubs | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 225 | Alex Johnston | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2014– |
| 2 | 212 | Ken Irvine | North Sydney, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 1958–1973 |
| 3 | 191 | Daniel Tupou | Sydney Roosters | 2012– |
| 4 | 190 | Billy Slater | Melbourne Storm | 2003–2018 |
| 5 | 180 | Steve Menzies | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Northern Eagles | 1993–2008 |
| 6 | 176 | Brett Morris | St. George Illawarra Dragons, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters | 2006–2021 |
| 7 | 166 | Andrew Ettingshausen | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 1983–2000 |
| 8 | 165 | Josh Addo-Carr | Wests Tigers, Melbourne Storm, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Parramatta Eels | 2016– |
| 9 | 164 | Terry Lamb | Western Suburbs Magpies, Canterbury Bulldogs | 1980–1996 |
| 10 | 163 | Brett Stewart | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 2003–2016 |
| Source: Rugby League Tables. Last updated: 7 August 2025. | ||||
In a season
In a game
- 8 - Frank Burge, Glebe vs. University, Round 7, 1920
Per Club
Most points scored
In a career
| Rank | Points | Player | Clubs | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,786 | Cameron Smith | Melbourne Storm | 430 games (2002–2020) |
| 2 | 2,577 | Adam Reynolds | South Sydney Rabbitohs, Brisbane Broncos | 317 games (2012–) |
| 3 | 2,418 | Hazem El Masri | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 317 games (1996–2009) |
| 4 | 2,374 | Jarrod Croker | Canberra Raiders | 307 games (2009–2023) |
| 5 | 2,222 | Johnathan Thurston | Bulldogs, North Queensland Cowboys | 323 games (2002–2018) |
| 6 | 2,176 | Andrew Johns | Newcastle Knights | 249 games (1993–2007) |
| 7 | 2,107 | Jason Taylor | Western Suburbs Magpies, North Sydney Bears, Northern Eagles, Parramatta Eels | 276 games (1990–2001) |
| 8 | 2,034 | Daryl Halligan | North Sydney Bears, Bulldogs | 230 games (1991–2000) |
| 9 | 1,971 | Mick Cronin | Parramatta Eels | 216 games (1977–1986) |
| 10 | 1,917 | Graham Eadie | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 233 games (1971–1983) |
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 15 March 2025. | ||||
In a season
| Points | Player | Club | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 (16t, 139g) | Hazem El Masri | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 2004 |
| 334 (23t, 121g) | Reuben Garrick | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 2021 |
| 308 (15t, 124g) | Brett Hodgson | Wests Tigers | 2005 |
| 296 (18t, 112g) | Hazem El Masri | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 2006 |
| 296 (16t, 129g) | Jarrod Croker | Canberra Raiders | 2016 |
In a game
| Rank | Points | Player | Club | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 (5t, 15g) | Dave Brown | Eastern Suburbs | Canterbury-Bankstown | 18 May 1935 |
| =2 | 38 (6t, 10g) | Dave Brown | Eastern Suburbs | Canterbury-Bankstown | 10 August 1935 |
| 38 (5t, 9g) | Mal Meninga | Canberra Raiders | Eastern Suburbs | 15 April 1990 | |
| =4 | 36 (2t, 15g) | Les Griffin | St. George | Canterbury-Bankstown | 11 May 1935 |
| 36 (6t, 9g) | Jack Lindwall | St. George | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 3 May 1947 | |
| 36 (4t, 10g) | Terry Campese | Canberra Raiders | Penrith Panthers | 10 August 2008 | |
| 36 (4t, 10g) | Ryan Papenhuyzen | Melbourne Storm | Wests Tigers | 11 May 2025 |
Per Club
Oldest players
| Age | Player | Club | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 years and 5 days | Billy Wilson | North Sydney Bears | 1967 |
| 39 years and 311 days | Ted Courtney | Western Suburbs | 1924 |
| 38 years and 263 days | George Green | North Sydney | 1922 |
| 38 years and 149 days | Roy Kirkaldy | Canterbury-Bankstown | 1948 |
| 38 years and 31 days | Paul Gallen | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 2019 |
Youngest players
| Age | Player | Club | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 years and 85 days | Ray Stehr | Eastern Suburbs | 1929 |
| 16 years and 220 days | Jack Arnold | Western Suburbs Magpies | 1936 |
| 16 years and 238 days | Jordan Rankin | Gold Coast Titans | 2008 |
| 16 years and 258 days | Frank Burge | Glebe | 1911 |
| 16 years and 303 days | Adam Ritson | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 1993 |
Most games coached
Most premierships won as a coach
| Rank | Premierships | Coach | Clubs | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Arthur Halloway | Balmain, Eastern Suburbs | 1916*, 1917*, 1919*, 1920*, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945 |
| 2 | 7 | Wayne Bennett | Brisbane Broncos, St. George Illawarra Dragons | 1992, 1993, 1997SL, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2010 |
| =3 | 5 | Jack Rayner | South Sydney | 1950*, 1951*, 1953*, 1954*, 1955* |
| Ken Kearney | St. George | 1957*, 1958*, 1959*, 1960*, 1961 | ||
| Jack Gibson | Eastern Suburbs Roosters, Parramatta Eels | 1974, 1975, 1981, 1982, 1983 | ||
| =6 | 4 | Charlie Lynch | South Sydney | 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932 |
| Norm Provan | St. George | 1962*, 1963*, 1964*, 1965* | ||
| Clive Churchill | South Sydney | 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971 | ||
| Tim Sheens | Canberra Raiders, Wests Tigers | 1989, 1990, 1994, 2005 | ||
| Ivan Cleary | Penrith Panthers | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
* - As a captain-coach
Oldest coaches
| Age | Coach | Club | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 years and 143 days | Wayne Bennett | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2026 |
| 72 years and 306 days | Tim Sheens | Wests Tigers | 2023 |
| 69 years and 327 days | Arthur Hennessy | South Sydney | 1946 |
| 66 years and 231 days | Craig Bellamy | Melbourne Storm | 2026 |
| 65 years and 264 days | Ray Norman | Manly-Warringah | 1954 |
Youngest coaches
| Age | Coach | Club | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 years and 249 days | Gordon Favell | University | 1933 |
| 21 years and 345 days | Johnny Slade | Parramatta | 1955 |
| 23 years and 130 days | Neville Smith | St. George | 1939 |
| 23 years and 131 days | Vic Bulgin | Canterbury-Bankstown | 1951 |
| 23 years and 174 days | Bill Kelly | Balmain | 1914 |
Attendance records
Largest regular season crowds
| Crowd | Home | Away | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65,305 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | South Sydney Rabbitohs | Accor Stadium | 2025 |
| 59,878 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Parramatta Eels | Accor Stadium | 2025 |
| 59,708 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | Sydney Roosters | ANZ Stadium | 2013 |
| 58,593 | Brisbane Broncos | St. George Dragons | ANZ Stadium | 1993 |
| 57,212 | Brisbane Broncos | Gold Coast Seagulls | ANZ Stadium | 1993 |
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. | ||||
Note: Does not include double-headers
Largest regular season double-header crowds
| Crowd | Home | Away | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104,583 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | Newcastle Knights | Stadium Australia | 1999 |
| 62,255 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | Stadium Australia | 2000 |
| 54,833 | Parramatta Eels | Penrith Panthers | Stadium Australia | 2001 |
| 52,347 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | Brisbane Broncos | Suncorp Stadium | 2017 |
| 50,109 | Brisbane Broncos | South Sydney Rabbitohs | Suncorp Stadium | 2009 |
Note: Does not include Magic Round
Highest season average crowds
| Average | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 43,200 | Brisbane Broncos | 1993 |
| 41,185 | Brisbane Broncos | 2025 |
| 39,873 | Brisbane Broncos | 2024 |
| 37,705 | Brisbane Broncos | 1994 |
| 35,902 | Brisbane Broncos | 1995 |
| Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. | ||
See also
- List of players who have played 300 NRL games
- List of players with 1,000 NRL points
- List of players with 20 NRL field goals
- List of players with 100 NRL tries
- List of players with 100 NRL tries and 500 NRL goals
- List of players with 500 NRL goals
- State of Origin results and statistics
- List of NRL Under-20s records
- List of NRL Women's records
Current team-specific records
List of Brisbane Broncos records
List of Canberra Raiders records
List of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs records
List of Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks records
List of Dolphins records
List of Gold Coast Titans records
List of Manly Warringah Sea Eagles records
List of Melbourne Storm records
List of Newcastle Knights records
List of New Zealand Warriors records
List of North Queensland Cowboys records
List of Parramatta Eels records
List of Penrith Panthers records
List of South Sydney Rabbitohs records
List of St. George Illawarra Dragons records
List of Sydney Roosters records
List of Wests Tigers records