NRL Ladder Predictions 2026

[Five&Last]

1. Broncos
2. Rabbitohs
3. Roosters
4. Panthers
5. Warriors
6. Storm
7. Dolphins
8. Bulldogs
9. Raiders
10. Sharks
11. Eels
12. Titans
13. Knights
14. Tigers
15. Sea Eagles
16. Dragons
17. Cowboys

Bunnies biggest range, could win the comp on paper or could get decimated by injuries like usual and potentially get the spoon

 

[sydneywarrior92]

what's with everyone putting bunnies in their top 8. Their roster depth seems very weak again. If they have a couple of big injuries like last year, I can see them struggling again.

 

[BabylonPink]

what's with everyone putting bunnies in their top 8. Their roster depth seems very weak again. If they have a couple of big injuries like last year, I can see them struggling again.

Wayne effect I dunno , I think they'll be bottom 8.

 

[Tokyo Warrior]

At full strength they look pretty impressive

 

[sydneywarrior92]

At full strength they look pretty impressive

their full strength team last year was ok too. I think they started as well as we did: 4/5. But no one is ever at full strength for any extended period in this comp. What matters is depth and I don't think they've fixed their depth issues from last year. MGT and Kosi aren't going to be their saviors when shit hits the fan for them injury wise.

 

[Po11um]

Warriors have a tough early season with some players out if they win 50% of their games up to round 6 they should be happy.
Broncos to reach final and could even go back to back.

 

[3rdstriker]

If the warriors don't suffer major injuries in key positions they could finish between 4th & 8th. The warriors are one of teams on the improve.

Love the positivity here, if you can keep it up through the majority of the Rollercoaster season we may just scrape in.

 

[Five&Last]

what's with everyone putting bunnies in their top 8. Their roster depth seems very weak again. If they have a couple of big injuries like last year, I can see them struggling again.

Nah their roster on paper is impressive. Elite outside backs, above average starting halves pairing, great forward pack. They maybe a bit weak in spots 24 - 30 of their roster (i.e. Kosi, MGT etc) but no moreso than Storm/Panthers etc. The problem is getting a full season out of their big guns. Trell barely plays more than half a season. Massive if, but if they can somehow get a full season out of everybody they wont fall any lower than 4 imo and will be in the minor prem mix. Already off to poor start with Tyrone Munro being out the year. Could realistically see them finishing anywhere from 1 - 14.

 

[Jonno13]

I did one of these a few weeks back but here’s my ladder for ‘26. Really think Recce Robson will be signing of the season. Roosters got an elite backline but think their pack is legit. In saying that, pretty sure this year is our year. Up the Wahs!!

1. Roosters
2. Canberra
3. Penrith
4. Brisbane
5. Souths
6. Wahs
7. Bulldogs
8. Dolphins

Melbourne
Cronulla
Tigers
Eels
Knights
Dragons
Titans
Cowboys
Manly

 

[CWC]

So our biggest test of where we are really at will be the storm game in R6, then we have broncos and panthers twice