Here’s where the 17 NRL teams stand after Round 18. Who’s hot, who’s not, and who’s rising fast in our latest Rugby League Zone Power Rankings.
🔢 Power Rankings
| Rank | Team | Last Week | Change | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthers | 1 | – | Bye week. |
| 2 | Storm | 4 | ⬆ 2 | Missing their Origin stars, Nick Meaney stood up and helped the Storm get the win in Townsville. |
| 3 | Broncos | 5 | ⬆ 2 | An incredible final twenty minutes, with a comeback that would stir memories of what Penrith did to them in the 2023 decider at the same venue. |
| 4 | Dolphins | 2 | ⬇ 2 | Bye week. |
| 5 | Raiders | 3 | ⬇ 2 | It was the Kaeo Weekes show as the Raiders stayed on top of the ladder for a second straight week. Still need to address their second half performances which allow the opposition back into the game. |
| 6 | Warriors | 8 | ⬆ 2 | Bye week. |
| 7 | Sea Eagles | 10 | ⬆ 3 | Sea Eagles move into the top eight at the expense of the Roosters after their loss to the Tigers. Sneaking up the ladder with back-to-back wins. |
| 8 | Bulldogs | 6 | ⬇ 2 | Dominated for sixty minutes but errors and fatigue set in. Last week’s physical affair plus a few Origin players missing didn’t help either. |
| 9 | Roosters | 7 | ⬇ 2 | Slow out of the blocks after having a bye last week. From 20-0 down they fought their way back but just fell short. |
| 10 | Tigers | 16 | ⬆ 6 | An explosive first half set up victory in ending a six game losing streak. This was without Koroisau (HIA stand-down) and Luai (Origin duty). |
| 11 | Dragons | 9 | ⬇ 2 | Fought back well to be within four points with not long to go. Tyrell Sloan impressive on his return to the team. |
| 12 | Eels | 12 | – | Bye week. |
| 13 | Sharks | 11 | ⬇ 2 | Bye week. |
| 14 | Knights | 13 | ⬇ 1 | Bye week. |
| 15 | Cowboys | 15 | – | A much better effort from the Cowboys in an Origin affected fixture. Robert Derby still continues to show slippery fingers with the ball. |
| 16 | Rabbitohs | 14 | ⬇ 2 | Their season is in danger after the loss. Injury to Brandon Smith upon return from a long stint on the sidelines hasn’t helped. |
| 17 | Titans | 17 | – | Bye week. |
📌 Highlights
🔼 Biggest Riser: Tigers – Up from 16 to 10
🔽 Biggest Drop: Rabbitohs – Down from 14 to 16
🧠 Team to Watch: Broncos – knocking off the competition leaders without their Origin stars. They are hitting form at the right time.
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