The 2026 NRL season has resulted in a significant refresh of the league's hierarchy as the previous year's top four teams failed to qualify for the finals.

NRL hierarchy given rare refresh with last year’s top four all bombing out in 2026 | Jack Snape By Jack Snape Humbling seasons for proven greats the Broncos, Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs highlight the game’s rapid change https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/sep/01/nrl-finals-favourites-top-four-bomb-out-2026-warriors-panthers-dolphins-roosters #NRL #Rugbyleague #Australiasport #Sport #TheGuardian #JackSnape

NRL hierarchy given rare refresh with last year’s top four all bombing out in 2026 | Jack Snape www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2026/sep/01/nrl-finals-favourites-top-four-bomb-out-2026-warriors-panthers-dolphins-roosters Humbling seasons for proven greats the Broncos, Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs highlight the game’s rapid changeThe sun sets on the NRL regular season this weekend, and it is clear the game has entered the twilight zone. With finals around the corner, there…