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Revision as of 05:34, 10 May 2023

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

For a full list of NSWRFL/NSWRL/ARL/SL/NRL premiers, see Australian rugby league premiers.
Titles Club Seasons
21 South Sydney Rabbitohs 1908, 1909, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 2014
15 Sydney Roosters 1911, 1912, 1913, 1923, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1974, 1975, 2002, 2013, 2018, 2019
15 St. George Dragons 1941, 1949, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1977, 1979
11 Balmain Tigers 1915, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1939, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1969
8 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1996, 2008, 2011
8 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 1938, 1942, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 2004
6 Brisbane Broncos 1992, 1993, 1997SL, 1998, 2000, 2006
4 Parramatta Eels 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986
4 Western Suburbs Magpies 1930, 1934, 1948, 1952
4* Melbourne Storm 1999, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017, 2020
4 Penrith Panthers 1991, 2003, 2021, 2022
3 Newtown Jets 1910, 1933, 1943
3 Canberra Raiders 1989, 1990, 1994
2 North Sydney Bears 1921, 1922
2 Newcastle Knights 1997ARL, 2001
1 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2016
1 North Queensland Cowboys 2015
1 St. George Illawarra Dragons 2010
1 Wests Tigers 2005
  • Due to salary cap breaches Melbourne were stripped of their 2007 and 2009 premierships in 2010.

Most consecutive

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 Balmain Tigers 1915, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1939
7 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 1938, 1942, 1947, 1984, 1993, 1994, 2012
6 Newtown Jets 1910, 1933, 1943, 1944, 1954, 1955
5 Western Suburbs Magpies 1930, 1948, 1951, 1961, 1978
5 Parramatta Eels 1977, 1982, 1986, 2001, 2005
5* Melbourne Storm 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021
4 Penrith Panthers 1991, 2003, 2020, 2022
4 Brisbane Broncos 1992, 1997SL, 1998, 2000
2 North Sydney Bears 1921, 1922
2 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 1988, 1999
2 St. George Illawarra Dragons 2009, 2010
1 Glebe 1911
1 Canberra Raiders 1990
1 New Zealand Warriors 2002
  • Due to salary cap breaches Melbourne were stripped of their 2006, 2007, and 2008 minor premierships in 2010.

Most consecutive

Runners-up

For a full list of NSWRL/ARL/SL/NRL premiers, see Australian rugby league premiers.
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, 1997, 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 Parramatta Eels 1976, 1977, 1984, 2001, 2009, 2022
4 Glebe 1911, 1912, 1915, 1922
4 Melbourne Storm 2006, 2008, 2016, 2018
3 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 1973, 1978, 1997
3 Canberra Raiders 1987, 1991, 2019
2 New Zealand Warriors 2002, 2011
2 North Queensland Cowboys 2005, 2017
2 Penrith Panthers 1990, 2020
1 University 1926
1 North Sydney Bears 1943
1 St George Illawarra Dragons 1999
1 Brisbane Broncos 2015

Most consecutive

Wooden spoons

Main article: Australian rugby league wooden spooners
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 Newtown Jets 1924, 1925, 1928, 1939, 1968, 1976, 1977, 1978
8 South Sydney Rabbitohs 1945, 1946, 1962, 1975, 1990, 2003, 2004, 2006
6 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 1943, 1944, 1964, 2002*, 2008, 2021
5 Sydney Roosters 1949, 1963, 1965, 1966, 2009
4 Balmain Tigers 1911, 1974, 1981, 1994
4 Penrith Panthers 1973, 1980, 2001, 2007
4 Newcastle Knights 2005, 2015, 2016, 2017
3 Annandale 1914, 1918, 1920
3 St. George Dragons 1922, 1926, 1938
3 Illawarra Steelers 1985, 1986, 1989
3 Gold Coast Giants/Seagulls/Chargers 1991, 1992, 1993
3 North Queensland Cowboys 1995, 1997SL, 2000
3 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 1967, 1969, 2014
2 South Queensland Crushers 1996, 1997ARL
2 Gold Coast Titans 2011, 2019
1 Cumberland 1908
1 Canberra Raiders 1982
1 Melbourne Storm 2010*
1 Brisbane Broncos 2020
1 Wests Tigers 2022
  • Due to salary cap breaches Canterbury were deducted 37 competition points and relegated to the bottom of the ladder for the 2002 season.
  • Due to salary cap breaches Melbourne weren't able to receive any points in the 2010 season guaranteeing them the wooden spoon.

Most consecutive

Team wins, losses, win percentage and draws

Matches played

All Time Ladder
Pos Team First game Pld W L D W%
1 Melbourne Storm 14 March 1998 664 440 218 6 66.26%
2 Dolphins 5 March 2023 10 6 4 0 60.00%
3 Brisbane Broncos 6 March 1988 886 525 347 14 59.26%
4 St. George Dragons 23 April 1921 1,545 910 579 56 58.90%
5 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 12 April 1947 1,692 957 698 37 56.57%
6 Glebe 20 April 1908 297 163 128 6 54.89%
7 Sydney Roosters 20 April 1908 2,312 1,235 1,008 69 53.42%
8 South Sydney Rabbitohs 20 April 1908 2,242 1,173 1,023 46 52.32%
9 Canberra Raiders 27 February 1982 1,027 527 490 10 51.32%
10 Balmain Tigers 20 April 1908 1,705 871 766 68 51.09%
11 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 25 April 1935 1,924 969 902 53 50.37%
12 St. George Illawarra Dragons 6 March 1999 610 300 304 6 49.19%
13 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2 April 1967 1,354 661 669 24 48.82%
14 Parramatta Eels 12 April 1947 1,746 810 896 40 46.40%
15 Newcastle Knights 5 March 1988 858 397 443 18 46.28%
16 Penrith Panthers 2 April 1967 1,341 610 702 29 45.49%
17 Newcastle 20 April 1908 20 9 11 0 45.00%
18 Newtown Jets 20 April 1908 1,305 583 663 59 44.68%
19 New Zealand Warriors 10 March 1995 688 306 374 8 44.48%
20 Western Suburbs Magpies 20 April 1908 1,691 734 908 49 43.41%
21 North Queensland Cowboys 11 March 1995 700 296 398 6 42.28%
22 Wests Tigers 6 February 2000 570 236 331 3 41.41%
23 North Sydney Bears 20 April 1908 1,665 678 916 71 40.73%
24 Gold Coast Titans 18 March 2007 395 157 237 1 39.75%
25 Northern Eagles 6 February 2000 76 30 45 1 39.48%
26 Western Reds 12 March 1995 61 24 36 1 39.35%
27 Hunter Mariners 2 March 1997 18 7 11 0 38.89%
28 Illawarra Steelers 28 February 1982 396 153 230 13 38.64%
29 Adelaide Rams 1 March 1997 42 13 28 1 30.96%
30 Gold Coast Giants/Seagulls/Chargers 5 March 1988 246 53 184 9 21.55%
31 South Queensland Crushers 11 March 1995 65 13 51 1 20.00%
32 University 8 May 1920 242 47 190 5 19.43%
33 Annandale 30 April 1910 153 25 122 6 16.34%
34 Cumberland 9 May 1908 8 1 7 0 12.50%

Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 7 May 2023

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
=1 19 matches Melbourne Storm from Brisbane Broncos, 2 April 2021 to Gold Coast Titans, 19 August 2021
=3 17 matches Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs from St. George Illawarra Dragons, 31 March 2002 to North Queensland Cowboys, 3 August 2002
=3 17 matches 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
=5 16 matches 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
=3 22 matches 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 70 Parramatta Eels Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 74–4 Parramatta Stadium 23 August 2003
4 68 Canberra Raiders Parramatta Eels 68–0 Bruce Stadium 22 August 1993
5 67 South Sydney Western Suburbs 67–0 Royal Agricultural Society Grounds 21 July 1910
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 28 May 2007.

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 18 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
=4 94 Sydney Roosters North Queensland Cowboys 64–30 Sydney Football Stadium 9 June 2007
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 28 May 2007.

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 St. George Dragons 1–0 Sydney Cricket Ground 12 May 1973
=3 2 Newtown Sydney Roosters 2–0 Sydney Cricket Ground 16 May 1914
=3 2 Balmain North Sydney 2–0 North Sydney Oval 25 April 1931
=3 2 South Sydney Parramatta 2–0 Sydney Sports Ground 18 July 1965
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 8 February 2007.

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
=3 74 Canberra Raiders Penrith Panthers 74–12 Canberra Stadium 10 August 2008
=5 72 Penrith Panthers Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 72–12 Penrith Stadium 7 August 2004
=5 72 Sydney Roosters Wests Tigers 72–6 Sydney Cricket Ground 20 August 2022

Highest scores by a losing side

Points Winning Team Defeated Team Score Venue Date
36 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Hunter Mariners 48–36 Belmore Sports Ground 12 May 1997
36 Wests Tigers Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 37–36 Telstra Stadium 27 March 2005
36 Gold Coast Titans Newcastle Knights 38–36 Energy Australia Stadium 9 May 2010
36 Gold Coast Titans Melbourne Storm 38–36 Suncorp Stadium 13 May 2017

Highest drawn games scores

Score Teams Venue Date
34–34 Parramatta vs. North Sydney Cumberland Oval 25 June 1949
34–34 Illawarra Steelers vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles WIN Stadium 4 May 1997
34–34 South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Brisbane Broncos Aussie Stadium 28 August 2004
32–32 Penrith Panthers vs. New Zealand Warriors CUA Stadium 1 August 2009
32–32 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. Newcastle Knights Glen Willow Oval 1 April 2023
31–31 Sydney Roosters vs. New Zealand Warriors Sydney Football Stadium 5 August 2007
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 1 April 2023.

Best start to a season

Wins Team Season
15 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 1995 ARL season
12 South Sydney 1925 NSWRFL season
12 Penrith Panthers 2021 NRL season
11 Western Suburbs 1934 NSWRFL season
11 Balmain 1966 NSWRFL season
10 St. George 1959 NSWRFL season
10 Sydney City Roosters 1996 ARL season

Undefeated in a season

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

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

Most tries and goals by a team in a Grand Final

Largest winning margin in a Grand Final

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 26–0 down at halftime to win 36–28 against the Penrith Panthers on 29 May 1998 at Penrith Stadium
Dolphins came from 26–0 down after 33 minutes to win 28–26 against the Gold Coast Titans on 23 April 2023 at Suncorp Stadium

Penrith Panthers came from 32–6 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 24–0 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 34–10 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 28–4 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 24–0 down after 37 minutes to win 30–28 against the Sydney Roosters on 5 July 2014 at Allianz Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys came from 30–6 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 31–8 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 22–0 down at halftime to win 30–22 against the Canberra Raiders on 26 April 1987 at Parramatta Stadium

Melbourne Storm came from 22–0 down after 20 minutes to win 36–32 against the Cronulla Sharks on 16 March 2003 at Toyota Stadium
Parramatta Eels came from 22–0 down at halftime to win 34–28 against the Penrith Panthers on 17 July 2010 at CUA Stadium
North Queensland Cowboys came from 22–0 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 22–0 down after 53 minutes to win 24–22 against the Brisbane Broncos on 28 June 2014 at Suncorp Stadium
Canberra Raiders came from 22–0 down after 28 minutes to win 30–22 against the Wests Tigers on 19 April 2015 at Leichhardt Oval
Canberra Raiders came from 22–0 down after 39 minutes to win 29–25 against the Newcastle Knights on 3 July 2016 at GIO Stadium Canberra
Penrith Panthers came from 28–6 down after 46 minutes to win 36–28 against the New Zealand Warriors on 13 May 2017 at Pepper Stadium
Brisbane Broncos came from 22–0 down after 18 minutes to win 36–28 against the Gold Coast Titans on 30 April 2021 at Suncorp Stadium
Canberra Raiders came from 22–0 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 23–2 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 31–10 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 20–0 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 26–6 down after 50 minutes to win 36–26 against the Penrith Panthers on 29 May 2005 at Brookvale Oval
Brisbane Broncos came from 24–4 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 26–6 down after 29 minutes to win 32–30 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks on 2 April 2023 at PointsBet Stadium

Individual records

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

Most games played

Further information: List of players who have played 300 NRL games
Rank Games Player Clubs Years
1 430 Cameron Smith Melbourne 2002–2020
2 372 Cooper Cronk Melbourne, Sydney 2004–2019
3 355 Darren Lockyer Brisbane 1995–2011
4 350 Terry Lamb Western Suburbs, Canterbury-Bankstown 1980–1996
5 349 Steve Menzies Manly-Warringah, Northern Eagles 1993–2008
6 348 Paul Gallen Cronulla-Sutherland 2001–2019
7 347 Corey Parker Brisbane 2001–2016
8 346 Benji Marshall Wests Tigers, St. George Illawarra, Brisbane, South Sydney 2003–2021
9 338 Chris Heighington Wests Tigers, Cronulla-Sutherland, Newcastle 2003–2018
10 337 Darius Boyd Brisbane, St. George Illawarra, Newcastle 2006–2020
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

Games Player Clubs Years
430 Cameron Smith Melbourne 2002–2020
355 Darren Lockyer Brisbane 1995–2011
348 Paul Gallen Cronulla-Sutherland 2001–2019
347 Corey Parker Brisbane 2001–2016
336 John Sutton South Sydney 2004–2019
330 Nathan Hindmarsh Parramatta 1998–2012
328 Andrew Ettingshausen Cronulla-Sutherland 1983–2000
323 Cooper Cronk Melbourne 2004–2017[2]
319 Billy Slater Melbourne 2003–2018
318 Jason Croker Canberra 1991–2006
317 Hazem El Masri Canterbury-Bankstown 1996–2009
309 Cliff Lyons Manly-Warringah 1986–1999
306 Mitchell Aubusson Sydney 2007–2020
304 Sam Thaiday Brisbane 2003–2018
302 Anthony Minichiello Sydney 2000–2014
301 Luke Ricketson Sydney 1991–2005
301 Simon Mannering New Zealand 2005–2018
Source: Eels NRL Player Stats. Retrieved 3 February 2012.

Most tries scored

In a career

Further information: List of players with 100 NRL tries
Rank Tries Player Clubs Years
1 212 Ken Irvine North Sydney, Manly-Warringah 1958–1973
2 190 Billy Slater Melbourne 2003–2018
3 180 Steve Menzies Manly-Warringah, Northern Eagles 1993–2008
4 176 Brett Morris St. George Illawarra, Canterbury-Bankstown, Sydney 2006–2021
5 171 Alex Johnston South Sydney 2014–
6 165 Andrew Ettingshausen Cronulla-Sutherland 1983–2000
7 164 Terry Lamb Western Suburbs, Canterbury-Bankstown 1980–1996
8 163 Brett Stewart Manly-Warringah 2003–2016
=9 159 Matt Sing Penrith, Sydney City, North Queensland 1993–2006
=9 159 Hazem El Masri Canterbury-Bankstown 1996–2009
Source: NRL Stats. Last updated: 6 May 2023.

In a season

Tries Player Club Season
38 Dave Brown[3] Eastern Suburbs 1935 NSWRFL season
34 Ray Preston Newtown 1954 NSWRFL season
30 Alex Johnston South Sydney 2021 NRL season
30 Alex Johnston South Sydney 2022 NRL season
29 Les Brennan South Sydney 1954 NSWRFL season

In a game

Main article: List of National Rugby League players with five tries in a game

Most points scored

In a career

Further information: List of players with 1,000 NRL points
Rank Points Player Clubs Period
1 2,786 Cameron Smith Melbourne 430 games (2002–2020)
2 2,418 Hazem El Masri Canterbury-Bankstown 317 games (1996–2009)
3 2,288 Jarrod Croker Canberra 296 games (2009–)
4 2,222 Johnathan Thurston Canterbury-Bankstown, North Queensland 323 games (2002–2018)
5 2,176 Andrew Johns Newcastle 249 games (1993–2007)
6 2,124 Adam Reynolds South Sydney, Brisbane 261 games (2012–)
7 2,107 Jason Taylor Western Suburbs, North Sydney, Northern Eagles, Parramatta 276 games (1990–2001)
8 2,034 Daryl Halligan North Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown 230 games (1991–2000)
9 1,971 Mick Cronin Parramatta 216 games (1977–1986)
10 1,917 Graham Eadie Manly-Warringah 233 games (1971–1983)
Source: Rugby League Tables & Statistics. Last updated: 5 May 2023.

In a season

Points Player Club Year
342 (16t, 139g) Hazem El Masri Canterbury-Bankstown 2004
334 (23t, 121g) Reuben Garrick Manly-Warringah 2021
308 (15t, 124g) Brett Hodgson Wests Tigers 2005
296 (18t, 112g) Hazem El Masri Canterbury-Bankstown 2006
296 (16t, 129g) Jarrod Croker Canberra 2016

In a game

Oldest players

Age Player Club Year
40 years and 5 days Billy Wilson North Sydney 1967
38 years and 310 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 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 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 1993

Most games coached

Rank Games Coach Clubs Years
1 896 Wayne Bennett Canberra, Brisbane, St. George Illawarra, Newcastle, South Sydney, Dolphins 1987–2021, 2023–
2 678 Tim Sheens Penrith, Canberra, North Queensland, Wests Tigers 1984–2001, 2003–2012, 2023–
3 601 Brian Smith Illawarra, St. George, Parramatta, Newcastle, Sydney 1984–1987, 1991–1995, 1997–2012
4 533 Craig Bellamy Brisbane, Melbourne 2002–
5 476 Ricky Stuart Sydney, Cronulla-Sutherland, Parramatta, Canberra 2002–2010, 2013–
6 458 Des Hasler Manly-Warringah, Canterbury-Bankstown 2004–2017, 2019–2022
7 415 Warren Ryan Newtown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Balmain, Western Suburbs, Newcastle 1979–1982, 1984–1994, 1999–2000
8 405 Bob Fulton Eastern Suburbs, Manly-Warringah 1979–1988, 1993–1999
9 403 Ron Willey Manly-Warringah, Balmain, North Sydney, South Sydney, Penrith 1962, 1970–1974, 1977–1985, 1988–1989
10 402 Ivan Cleary New Zealand, Penrith, Wests Tigers 2006–2015, 2017–
Source:https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/competitions/nrl/coaches.html?ord=games. As of 7 May 2023.

Oldest coaches

Age Coach Club Year
73 years and 125 days Wayne Bennett Dolphins 2023
72 years and 189 days Tim Sheens Wests Tigers 2023
69 years and 327 days Arthur Hennessy South Sydney 1946
63 years and 215 days Craig Bellamy Melbourne 2023
63 years and 35 days Arthur Halloway Canterbury-Bankstown 1948

Youngest coaches

Age Coach Club Year
21 years and 345 days Johnny Slade Parramatta 1955
24 years and 126 days Dick Poole Newtown 1955
24 years and 232 days Robert Graves Balmain 1908
26 years and 88 days Ray Stehr Eastern Suburbs 1939
27 years and 2 days Wally O'Connell Manly-Warringah 1950

See also

References

  1. ^ Sydney Morning Herald Monday 20 July 1987 (page 45)
  2. ^ "Cooper Cronk leaving Melbourne Storm for Sydney at season's end". ABC News. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b Walsh, Dan (22 May 2014). "Top 10 headgear-wearing stars". nrl.com. National Rugby League. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  • The 2006 Official Rugby League Annual, compiled by David Middleton
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