NRL Ladder 2026

The Panthers finished the 2026 regular season on top of the NRL ladder with 42 points from 18 wins. They finished level on points with the Warriors, separated only by for-and-against — +336 to +310.

The Cowboys took the last finals place on 32 points, four clear of four clubs tied on 28: Sea Eagles, Storm, Raiders and Bulldogs. They did it on a for-and-against of -84, worse than the Sea Eagles on +99 outside the eight.

The Warriors scored more than anyone — 728 points — while the Panthers had the strongest defence, conceding 347.

At the foot of the table the Dragons took the wooden spoon with 16 points, finishing two points behind the Titans.