List of National Rugby League records explained

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

Titles Club Seasons
21 South Sydney Rabbitohs1908, 1909, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 2014
151911, 1912, 1913, 1923, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1974, 1975, 2002, 2013, 2018, 2019
151941, 1949, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1977, 1979
111915, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1939, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1969
81972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1996, 2008, 2011
81938, 1942, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 2004
61992, 1993, 1997SL, 1998, 2000, 2006
5 Penrith Panthers 1991, 2003, 2021, 2022, 2023
4*1999, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017, 2020
41981, 1982, 1983, 1986
41930, 1934, 1948, 1952
31989, 1990, 1994
31910, 1933, 1943
21997ARL, 2001
21921, 1922
12016
12015
12010
12005

Most consecutive

Minor Premierships

Tally Club Seasons
201912, 1913, 1923, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1945, 1974, 1975, 1980, 1981, 2004, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
171908, 1909, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1929, 1932, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1989
151928, 1946, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1979, 1985
91971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1983, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997ARL
71938, 1942, 1947, 1984, 1993, 1994, 2012
71915, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1939
61910, 1933, 1943, 1944, 1954, 1955
5 Penrith Panthers 1991, 2003, 2020, 2022, 2023
5*2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021
51977, 1982, 1986, 2001, 2005
51930, 1948, 1952, 1961, 1978
41992, 1997SL, 1998, 2000
22009, 2010
21988, 1999
21921, 1922
12002
11990
11911

Most consecutive

Runners-up

Tally Club Seasons
151908, 1919, 1921, 1928, 1931, 1934, 1938, 1941, 1960, 1972, 1980, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2010
141910, 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1949, 1952, 1965, 1969, 2021
121927, 1930, 1933, 1942, 1946, 1953, 1971, 1975, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1996
111951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1995, 1997ARL, 2007, 2013
101940, 1947, 1967, 1974, 1979, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2012, 2014
91909, 1936, 1945, 1948, 1956, 1964, 1966, 1988, 1989
81918, 1925, 1932, 1950, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963
71913, 1914, 1929, 1944, 1954, 1955, 1981
6 Parramatta Eels1976, 1977, 1984, 2001, 2009, 2022
42006, 2008, 2016, 2018
41911, 1912, 1915, 1922
31987, 1991, 2019
31973, 1978, 1997SL
2 Brisbane Broncos 2015, 2023
21990, 2020
22005, 2017
22002, 2011
11999
11943
11926

Most consecutive

Wooden spoons

See main article: Australian rugby league wooden spooners.

Tally Club Seasons
18*1908*, 1909, 1910, 1912, 1913, 1916, 1933, 1940,1942, 1953, 1955, 1971, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1998, 1999
141947, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1970, 1972, 2012, 2013, 2018
101921, 1923, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937
91915, 1917, 1919, 1932, 1941, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1979
81945, 1946, 1962, 1975, 1990, 2003, 2004, 2006
81924, 1925, 1928, 1939, 1968, 1976, 1977, 1978
6*1943, 1944, 1964, 2002*, 2008, 2021
51949, 1963, 1965, 1966, 2009
42005, 2015, 2016, 2017
41973, 1980, 2001, 2007
41911, 1974, 1981, 1994
3 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks1967, 1969, 2014
31995, 1997SL, 2000
31991, 1992, 1993
31985, 1986, 1989
31922, 1926, 1938
31914, 1918, 1920
2 Wests Tigers 2022, 2023
22011, 2019
21996, 1997ARL
12020
1*2010*
11982
1*1908*

Most consecutive

Team wins, losses, win percentage and draws

Matches played

All Time Ladder
TeamFirst gameLast Game
1 Melbourne Storm14 March 199815 August 2024703469228666.71%
2 Brisbane Broncos6 March 198810 August 20249245473631459.20%
3 St. George Dragons23 April 192129 August 19981,5459105795658.90%
4 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles12 April 194716 August 20241,7289767143856.48%
5 Glebe20 April 190831 August 1929297163128654.88%
6 Sydney Roosters20 April 190816 August 20242,3501,2581,0236953.53%
7 South Sydney Rabbitohs20 April 190817 August 20242,2781,1851,0474652.02%
8 Canberra Raiders27 February 198217 August 20241,0645445101051.13%
9 Balmain Tigers20 April 190829 August 19991,7058717666851.09%
10 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs25 April 193517 August 20241,9599869215350.33%
11 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks2 April 196718 August 20241,3916846832449.17%
12 St. George Illawarra Dragons6 March 199918 August 2024646314326648.61%
13 Newcastle Knights5 March 198818 August 20248964184601846.65%
14 Penrith Panthers2 April 196715 August 20241,3806417102946.45%
15 Parramatta Eels12 April 194716 August 20241,7818239184046.21%
16 Newcastle20 April 190814 August 190920911045.00%
17 New Zealand Warriors10 March 199516 August 2024727326392944.84%
18 Newtown Jets20 April 190827 August 19831,3055836635944.67%
19 Western Suburbs Magpies20 April 190829 August 19991,6917349084943.41%
20 North Queensland Cowboys11 March 199517 August 2024736317413643.07%
21 Dolphins5 March 202317 August 2024451926042.22%
22 North Sydney Bears20 April 190828 August 19991,6656789167140.72%
23 Wests Tigers6 February 200017 August 2024607243361340.03%
24 Northern Eagles6 February 20008 September 2002763045139.47%
25 Perth Reds12 March 199523 August 1997612436139.34%
26 Gold Coast Titans18 March 200718 August 2024431169261139.21%
27 Hunter Mariners2 March 199724 August 199718711038.89%
28 Illawarra Steelers28 February 198223 August 19983961532301338.64%
29 Adelaide Rams1 March 199722 August 1998421328130.95%
30 Gold Coast Chargers5 March 198822 August 199824653184921.54%
31 South Queensland Crushers11 March 199531 August 1997651351120.00%
32 University8 May 192019 June 193724247190519.42%
33 Annandale30 April 19101 September 192015325122616.34%
34 Cumberland9 May 190825 July 1908817012.50%
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 23 May 2024

Most consecutive wins

Rank Wins Team Period
=1 19 matches from Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, 13 April 1975 to Newtown, 23 August 1975
=1 19 matches from Brisbane Broncos, 2 April 2021 to Gold Coast Titans, 19 August 2021
=3 17 matches from St. George Illawarra Dragons, 31 March 2002 to North Queensland Cowboys, 3 August 2002
=3 17 matches from Melbourne Storm, 19 June 2020 to South Sydney Rabbitohs, 17 October 2020
=5 16 matches from Newtown, 30 May 1908 to Glebe, 17 July 1909
=5 16 matches 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 from Balmain, 28 April 1934 to Eastern Suburbs, 22 August 1936
2 25 matches from North Sydney, 25 July 1965 to Canterbury-Bankstown, 9 April 1967
=3 22 matches from St. George, 23 June 1945 to St. George, 12 April 1947
=3 22 matches from Eastern Suburbs Roosters, 25 April 1984 to St. George Dragons, 14 April 1985
5 20 matches 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 91–6 11 May 1935
2 80 Canterbury-Bankstown87–7 18 May 1935
3 74 74–0 1 July 2023
4 70 74–4 23 August 2003
5 68 68–0 22 August 1993
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 1 July 2023.
In a Grand Final

Most points scored in a game

Rank Points Winning Team Defeated Team Score Venue Date
1 102 70–32 18 March 2006
2 97 91–6 11 May 1935
3 96 68–28 8 September 2001
=4 94 87–7 18 May 1935
=4 94 64–30 9 June 2007
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 28 May 2007.
In a Grand Final

Fewest points scored in a game

Rank Points Winning Team Defeated Team Score Venue Date
1 0 - 0–0 28 March 1982
2 1 1–0 12 May 1973
=3 2 2–0 16 May 1914
=3 2 2–0 25 April 1931
=3 2 2–0 18 July 1965
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 8 February 2007.
In a Grand Final

Most points scored by one team in a game

Rank Points Winning Team Defeated Team Score Venue Date
1 91 91–6 11 May 1935
2 87 87–7 18 May 1935
=3 74 74–4 23 August 2003
=3 74 74–12 10 August 2008
=3 74 74–0 1 July 2023
In a Grand Final

Highest scores by a losing side

Points Winning Team Defeated Team Score Venue Date
36 Canterbury Bulldogs48–36 12 May 1997
36 Bulldogs37–36 27 March 2005
36 38–36 9 May 2010
36 38–36 13 May 2017
In a Grand Final

Highest drawn games scores

Score Teams Venue Date
34–34 25 June 1949
34–34 4 May 1997
34–34 28 August 2004
32–32 1 August 2009
32–32 1 April 2023
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 1 April 2023.

Best start to a season

Wins Team Season
15 1995 ARL season
12 1925 NSWRFL season
12 2021 NRL season
11 1934 NSWRFL season
11 1966 NSWRFL season
10 1959 NSWRFL season
10 1996 ARL season

Undefeated in a season

Year Team
1915Balmain
1921North Sydney
1925South Sydney
1936Eastern Suburbs
1937Eastern Suburbs
1959St. George

Failed to win a match in a season

YearTeam
1935University
1946South Sydney
1966Eastern Suburbs

Most points scored by a team in a season

Fewest points scored by a team in a season

Most points conceded by a team in a season

Fewest points conceded by a team in a season

Keeping opposition scoreless: most games in a season

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 StadiumPenrith 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 StadiumMelbourne 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[1] 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 StadiumManly 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

In a Grand Final

Individual records

Note: Figures in boldface are currently playing in the NRL.

Most games played

Rank Games Player Clubs Years
1 430 Melbourne Storm2002–2020
2 372 Melbourne Storm, Sydney Roosters2004–2019
3 355 Brisbane Broncos1995–2011
4 350 Western Suburbs Magpies, Canterbury Bulldogs1980–1996
5 349 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Northern Eagles1993–2008
6 348 2001–2019
7 347 Brisbane Broncos2001–2016
8 346 Wests Tigers, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, South Sydney Rabbitohs2003–2021
9 338 Wests Tigers, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Newcastle Knights2003–2018
10 337 Brisbane Broncos, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights2006–2020
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 3 October 2021.

At one club

GamesPlayerClubYears
430Cameron SmithMelbourne Storm2002–2020
355Darren LockyerBrisbane Broncos1995–2011
348Paul Gallen2001–2019
347Corey ParkerBrisbane Broncos2001–2016
336John SuttonSouth Sydney Rabbitohs2004–2019
330Nathan HindmarshParramatta Eels1998–2012
328Andrew Ettingshausen1983–2000
324Daly Cherry-EvansManly Warringah Sea Eagles2011–
323Cooper CronkMelbourne Storm2004–2017[2]
319Billy SlaterMelbourne Storm2003–2018
318Jason CrokerCanberra Raiders1991–2006
317Hazem El MasriBulldogs1996–2009
309Cliff LyonsManly Warringah Sea Eagles1986–1999
307Jarrod CrokerCanberra Raiders2009–2023
307Jared Waerea-HargreavesSydney Roosters2010–2024
306Mitchell AubussonSydney Roosters2007–2020
304Sam ThaidayBrisbane Broncos2003–2018
302Anthony MinichielloSydney Roosters2000–2014
302Josh Papali'iCanberra Raiders2011–
301Luke RicketsonSydney Roosters1991–2005
301Simon ManneringNew Zealand Warriors2005–2018
Source: Eels NRL Player Stats. Retrieved 3 February 2012.

Most tries scored

In a career

Rank Tries Player Clubs Years
1 212 1958–1973
2 195 Alex Johnston 2014–
3 190 2003–2018
4 180 1993–2008
5 176 2006–2021
6 166 1983–2000
7 164 1980–1996
8 163 2003–2016
=9 159 1993–2006
=9 159 1996–2009
Source: NRL Stats. Last updated: 20 July 2024.

In a season

Tries Player Club Season
38 Dave Brown[3] Eastern Suburbs1935 NSWRFL season
34 Newtown1954 NSWRFL season
30 South Sydney Rabbitohs2021 NRL season
30 South Sydney Rabbitohs2022 NRL season
29 South Sydney Rabbitohs1954 NSWRFL season

In a game

See main article: List of National Rugby League players with five tries in a game.

Most points scored

In a career

Rank Points Player Clubs Period
1 2,786 430 games (2002–2020)
2 2,418 317 games (1996–2009)
3 2,374 307 games (2009–2023)
4 2,326 Adam Reynolds South Sydney Rabbitohs, Brisbane Broncos 284 games (2012–)
5 2,222 323 games (2002–2018)
6 2,176 249 games (1993–2007)
7 2,107 276 games (1990–2001)
8 2,034 230 games (1991–2000)
9 1,971 216 games (1977–1986)
10 1,917 233 games (1971–1983)
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 10 August 2024.

In a season

Points Player Club Year
342 (16t, 139g) Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2004
334 (23t, 121g) Manly Warringah Sea Eagles2021
308 (15t, 124g) Wests Tigers2005
296 (18t, 112g) Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2006
296 (16t, 129g) Canberra Raiders2016

In a game

Rank Points PlayerClub Opposition Date
1 45 (5t, 15g) Dave BrownCanterbury-Bankstown18 May 1935
=2 38 (6t, 10g) Dave Brown10 August 1935
=2 38 (5t, 9g) Mal Meninga15 April 1990
=4 36 (2t, 15g) Les Griffin11 May 1935
=4 36 (6t, 9g) Jack Lindwall3 May 1947
=436 (4t, 10g)Terry CampeseCanberra RaidersPenrith Panthers10 August 2008

Oldest players

Age Player Club Year
40 years and 5 days 1967
39 years and 311 days 1924
38 years and 263 days 1922
38 years and 149 days 1948
38 years and 31 days 2019

Youngest players

Age Player Club Year
16 years and 85 days 1929
16 years and 220 days 1936
16 years and 238 days 2008
16 years and 258 days 1911
16 years and 303 days 1993

Most games coached

Rank Games Coach Clubs Years
1 935 Wayne Bennett 1987–2021, 2023–
2 693 1984–2001, 2003–2012, 2023
3 601 1984–1987, 1991–1995, 1997–2012
4 574 Craig Bellamy Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm 2002–
5 512 Ricky Stuart Sydney Roosters, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Parramatta Eels, Canberra Raiders 2002–2010, 2013–
6 479 Des Hasler Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Gold Coast Titans 2004–2017, 2019–2022, 2024–
7 445Ivan Cleary 2006–2015, 2017–
8 415 1979–1982, 1984–1994, 1999–2000
9 405 1979–1988, 1993–1999
10 403 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Balmain Tigers, North Sydney Bears, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers, 1962, 1970–1974, 1977–1985, 1988–1989
Source:https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/competitions/nrl/coaches.html?ord=games. As of 11 August 2024.

Most premierships won as a coach

Rank Premierships Coach Clubs Years
1 8 Balmain, Eastern Suburbs1916
2 7 Wayne Bennett Brisbane Broncos, St. George Illawarra Dragons1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2010
=3 5 South Sydney1950
=3 5 St. George1957
=3 5 Eastern Suburbs Roosters, Parramatta Eels1974, 1975, 1981, 1982, 1983

Oldest coaches

Age Coach Club Year
74 years and 229 days Wayne Bennett 2024
72 years and 306 days 2023
69 years and 327 days 1946
64 years and 317 days Craig Bellamy 2024
63 years and 184 days Des Hasler 2024

Youngest coaches

Age Coach Club Year
21 years and 345 days 1955
24 years and 126 days 1955
24 years and 232 days 1908
26 years and 88 days 1939
27 years and 2 days 1950

Attendance records

Largest regular season crowds

CrowdHomeAwayVenueYear
59,708South Sydney RabbitohsSydney RoostersANZ Stadium2013
58,593Brisbane BroncosSt. George DragonsANZ Stadium1993
57,212Brisbane BroncosGold Coast SeagullsANZ Stadium1993
55,934BalmainSt. GeorgeSydney Cricket Ground1966
54,751Brisbane BroncosCanterbury-Bankstown BulldogsANZ Stadium1993
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics.
Note: Does not include double-headers

Largest regular season double-header crowds

CrowdHomeAwayVenueYear
104,583Brisbane BroncosParramatta EelsNewcastle KnightsSt. George Illawarra DragonsStadium Australia1999
62,255St. George Illawarra DragonsSydney RoostersCronulla-Sutherland Sharks Parramatta EelsStadium Australia2000
54,833Parramatta EelsWests TigersPenrith PanthersSydney RoostersStadium Australia2001
52,347Manly Warringah Sea EaglesMelbourne StormBrisbane BroncosNorth Queensland CowboysSuncorp Stadium2017
50,971Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsBrisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium2024
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics.

Highest season average crowds

AverageTeamYear
43,200Brisbane Broncos1993
37,705Brisbane Broncos1994
35,902Brisbane Broncos1995
35,032Brisbane Broncos2010
34,587Brisbane Broncos2009
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics.

See also

Current team-specific records

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 July 1987 (page 45)
  2. News: Cooper Cronk leaving Melbourne Storm for Sydney at season's end. 2017-04-04. ABC News. 2017-10-05. en-AU.
  3. News: Walsh . Dan . 22 May 2014 . Top 10 headgear-wearing stars . 3 September 2014 . nrl.com . National Rugby League.