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2026 NRL Round 12 Results & Stats Summary
Here are the main stats from the latest round of NRL that can be used to solve arguments, impress that person on the train you’ve been eyeing off for months, or slowing the rise of petrol prices.
BEST STATS OF ROUND 12
- Four of the five winning teams this weekend scored exactly 30 points.
- Dolphins (77%) have the third best win % on a Thursday since 2023, behind Gold Coast (100%) and Melbourne (89%).
- The Manly v Gold Coast match saw 22 points in total – the lowest match return so far in 2026.
- Manly would be leading the competition ladder on points difference since Kieran Foran took over. The top four would still be the same teams.
DROUGHT OVER / GOOD TIMES OVER
- Dolphins beat Canberra away for the first time.
- This weekend was the first time the Dolphins had won four in a row.
- It was the Bulldogs first win in six games
- Bulldogs had lost their last eight Friday games in a row before the win.
GOOD/BAD RUNS CONTINUE
- Canberra have lost six of their last seven games at home.
- Now Melbourne have lost their last five games on a Friday.
- Dragons have lost 15 games in a row and all 11 this season.
- Dragons have lost seven in a row at home and seven in a row anywhere on a Saturday.
- Warriors have won six games in a row.
- Manly have won eight in a row v Queensland sides on a Saturday.
- Gold Coast have won only one of their last 12 away games on a Saturday.
- North Queensland have won seven in a row at home on a Sunday.
TEAMS THAT CAN’T WIN THE PREMIERSHIP
- Gold Coast conceded 50 points in Round 1 v Cronulla.
- Parramatta conceded 50+ points twice. Once v Melbourne in Round 1, then against Gold Coast in Round 6.
- Dolphins – conceded 50 points v Manly in Round 5.
- Melbourne Storm – conceded 50 points v Penrith in Round 5.
- St George Illawarra – lost seven in a row to start season – sacked coach – lost next game conceding 62 points – not won still. Running out of games to win every remaining game and make 50% need to make finals.
- Wests Tigers can’t win the premiership after conceding 52 points against Cronulla in Round 9.
- Bulldogs – can beat Penrith, can’t beat two teams with a combined injury toll of 27 players over two rounds. In crisis.
2026 NRL Round 12 Results & Stats – Match by Match
The Dolphins continue their good run of form while extended Canberra’s poor run at home and in general. It wasn’t quite the entertaining special these games have been in the past, but it was livened up by a try to Ray Stone.
The Points of Interest
- Dolphins beat Canberra away for the first time.
- This weekend was the first time the Dolphins had won four in a row.
- Canberra have lost six of their last seven games at home.
- Canberra have lost five of their last six games at home on Thursday.
- Dolphins (77%) have the third best win % on a Thursday since 2023, behind Gold Coast (100%) and Melbourne (89%).
The Bulldogs proved there’s still life left in their season with a super second half comeback against Melbourne, who are looking increasingly tired of their 2026 season.
The Points of Interest
- Bulldogs broke a run of five straight losses by beating Melbourne.
- Bulldogs had lost their last eight Friday games in a row before the win.
- Now Melbourne have lost their last five games on a Friday.
- Melbourne have also have won just two of their last 12 games away from home, with the two wins coming in between two five game losing streaks.
- Melbourne have scored six or less in the second half in seven of their last ten matches.
- It was the fifth time in the last six games for the Bulldogs where they scored six points or less.
The Wahs golden run continues and the Dragons winless streak continues. But again the Dragons aren’t comprehensively outplayed, they just don’t have enough to win right now. But the Wahs are running hot and hopefully heading for a deep finals run.
The Points of Interest
- Dragons have lost 15 games in a row and all 11 this season. They haven’t won for 288 days as of Sunday.
- Dragons have lost seven in a row at home
- Dragons have lost seven in a row on a Saturday.
- Warriors have won four of their last five v St George Illawarra.
- Warriors have won six games in a row. The Roosters are the only other side to match that feat so far.
- Warriors have won five of their last six away clashes v Sydney teams on a Saturday.
A tighter game than most expected, with the Titans showing plenty of fight. But Fozball wins at the end of the day as Manly’s golden run under their interim coach continues.
The Points of Interest
- The Manly v Gold Coast match saw 22 points in total – the lowest match return so far in 2026.
- Manly would be leading the competition ladder on points difference since Kieran Foran took over.
- Manly have won seven of their last eight games under Kieran Foran with the only loss a small one against the Panthers.
- Manly have won eight in a row v Queensland sides on a Saturday.
- Manly have won five in a row at Brookvale v Queensland sides.
- Gold Coast have won only one of their last 12 away games on a Saturday and 12 games away to a Sydney club on a Saturday.
North Queensland their rise up the NRL ladder, which should give Todd Payten some breathing room now. South Sydney were a little disappointing and aren’t able to outscore their opponents like they were able to not long ago.
The Points of Interest
- North Queensland have won the last four games v South Sydney.
- North Queensland have won seven in a row at home on a Sunday.
- South Sydney’s 37.6% win rate is the worst for any current NRL team since 1998 on a Sunday.
- The 100 metre barrier for Post Contact Metres has only been passed 12 times by players this season, two of them are now Matt Dufty.
2026 NRL Season Stats (up to Round 12)
LADDER AND FORM
RESULTS
POINTS
HALVES
TRIES
