How does the NRL ladder predictor work?

It starts from the real results, adds your pick for every game still to be played and recalculates the ladder as you go. It uses the NRL’s rules: two points for a win, one for a draw, two for a bye, and points difference to separate clubs on equal points.

Do byes count on the NRL ladder?

Yes. A bye is worth two points, the same as a win. The predictor adds them for you, once every game in that round has a result or a pick.

How many teams make the NRL finals?

Eight. The top four play qualifying finals and get a second chance if they lose. Fifth to eighth play elimination finals, where a loss ends the season.

Do I have to enter a margin?

No. A margin only changes points difference. Leave it blank and the tool uses the typical winning margin so far this season, shown in the box. Type your own to see how a big win moves a club up the ladder.

Can I use it after the season has finished?

Yes. Replay the season from any round and predict the rest. It is a good way to see how the ladder could have gone a different way.

Is my prediction saved or sent anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. The share link holds your picks in the web address, so it only exists if you copy it.

Free tool

NRL ladder predictor.

Pick the winner of every game left and watch the NRL ladder move, byes and points difference included. Your predicted top eight sets the finals, so you can play it through to a premier. Free, no signup, and your picks stay in your browser.

2026 season

Real results up to

No margin entered: a win uses this season’s typical winning margin, 14 points.

Round

0 of 8 games picked Bye: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

The 2026 season is finished. Replay it from any round with “Real results up to”.

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Sat 1 Aug
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Sat 1 Aug
Sun 2 Aug
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The predicted ladder, updated with every pick
Position	Club	P	W	L	Pts	+/−
1	Penrith Panthers	18	14	4	34	+284
2	Sydney Roosters	18	13	5	32	+85
3	New Zealand Warriors	18	12	6	30	+190
4	Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks	18	12	6	30	+161
5	Dolphins	18	11	7	28	+84
6	South Sydney Rabbitohs	18	10	8	26	+78
7	Newcastle Knights	19	11	8	26	+36
8	North Queensland Cowboys	19	11	8	26	-28
9	Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs	18	9	9	24	-58
10	Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles	19	9	10	22	+90
11	Canberra Raiders	19	9	10	22	-35
12	Melbourne Storm	19	8	11	20	-12
13	Gold Coast Titans	18	6	12	18	-86
14	Brisbane Broncos	18	6	12	18	-132
15	Parramatta Eels	18	6	12	18	-182
16	Wests Tigers	19	7	12	18	-208
17	St George Illawarra Dragons	18	2	16	10	-267

Finals

Tap a club to pick the winner. The bracket follows your ladder.

Pick a winner in every tie to crown a premier.

Week one
- Qualifying final 1
- Qualifying final 2
- Elimination final 1
- Elimination final 2
Semi finals
- Semi final 1
  Loser of QF1Winner of EF1
- Semi final 2
  Loser of QF2Winner of EF2
Preliminary finals
- Preliminary final 1
  Winner of QF1Winner of SF2
- Preliminary final 2
  Winner of QF2Winner of SF1
Grand final
- Grand final
  Winner of PF1Winner of PF2

Fixtures and results come from the same sports feed that runs tipping competitions on Fanzava. Kickoff days are in New Zealand time.

How it works.

Choose where to start.

Real results count up to the round you pick. Every game after it is yours to predict. Once a season is finished, replay it from any round.
Tap a winner for each game.

Tap a club, or the draw. Add a winning margin if you want to move points difference. Leave it blank and the season’s typical margin is used.
Play the finals and share it.

The top eight on your ladder set the finals bracket. Pick a premier, then copy the link or save an image.

How the NRL ladder is decided.

Two points for a win, and for a bye.

A draw is worth one and a loss nothing. A bye is worth two, so every club gets the same number of chances at points. The tool adds a bye once its round is complete.

Points difference breaks ties.

Clubs level on points are ordered by points difference, points for minus points against, then by percentage. If clubs are still level the NRL has further tie-breakers that this tool cannot forecast, so it marks those clubs as tied.

Eight clubs play finals.

Week one is first v fourth, second v third, fifth v eighth and sixth v seventh. The top four get a second chance. Semi finals, preliminary finals and the grand final follow.

Ladder predicted. Now run the whole season.

A prediction is one person’s opinion. A tipping comp settles it, week by week, with your logo, your colours and one leaderboard for your workplace, club or pub.

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Ladder predictor questions.

How does the NRL ladder predictor work?: It starts from the real results, adds your pick for every game still to be played and recalculates the ladder as you go. It uses the NRL’s rules: two points for a win, one for a draw, two for a bye, and points difference to separate clubs on equal points.
Do byes count on the NRL ladder?: Yes. A bye is worth two points, the same as a win. The predictor adds them for you, once every game in that round has a result or a pick.
How many teams make the NRL finals?: Eight. The top four play qualifying finals and get a second chance if they lose. Fifth to eighth play elimination finals, where a loss ends the season.
Do I have to enter a margin?: No. A margin only changes points difference. Leave it blank and the tool uses the typical winning margin so far this season, shown in the box. Type your own to see how a big win moves a club up the ladder.
Can I use it after the season has finished?: Yes. Replay the season from any round and predict the rest. It is a good way to see how the ladder could have gone a different way.
Is my prediction saved or sent anywhere?: No. Everything runs in your browser. The share link holds your picks in the web address, so it only exists if you copy it.

NRL ladder predictor.

Week one

Semi finals

Preliminary finals

Grand final

How it works.

Choose where to start.

Tap a winner for each game.

Play the finals and share it.