Missed all the rugby league results this weekend because you were distracted by the World Cup and wondering if the penalty shootout could be applied to rugby league? Well if you were, or you need/want more or less, The Gurgler has you covered or not with our 2026 NRL Round 18 Results & Stats – One Minute Match Reports.
Our “popular” One Minute Match Reviews offers up just enough facts and figures and opinion to make it through the awkward chats the next morning on public transport, or something to talk about when ringing into the local ABC breakfast show of your choice. Or just enough level of interest so you don’t have to make eye contact with that jerk in the office you really don’t want to have to be nice to.
Regardless of how you spend your time, the One Minute Match Report has you just about covered.
NRL Round 18 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.
STAT OF THE ROUND
- Parramatta have won 16 of the 19 Saturday games at CommBank Stadium. It’s 10/11v Sydney sides.
GOOD RUNS CONTINUE
- Penrith have won 13 of the last 16 clashes v Souths since 2020.
- It’s four in a row for Penrith v Souths on a Friday and seven in a row at home.
- St George Illawarra have won their last four as the home side (any ground) v Wests Tigers.
- St George Illawarra have won 6 of their 8 games v Wests Tigers at Kogarah.
- Cronulla have won eight of the last ten on a Saturday v Qld teams away.
- Parramatta have won five in a row and 11 of the last 12 home games v Manly. Overall it is W19 L5 at home to Manly since 1998.
- Newcastle have won 6 of the last 7 at home on a Sunday v Qld sides.
BAD LUCK STREAK CONTINUES
- Souths have lost nine games in a row as the away side on a Friday. Souths have also lost their last seven games away on a Friday v Sydney teams.
- Broncos are now on an eight game losing streak and haven’t won since April.
- Wests Tigers have lost 14 of their last 15 away on a Saturday.
- Wests Tigers have lost eight in a row away to Sydney clubs on a Saturday and 13 of their last 14.
- Broncos have lost their last five and 8 of their last 10 at Suncorp Stadium.
- Dolphins have lost 6 in a row v Newcastle, and haven’t won since their first meeting in 2023.
BREAKTHROUGH
- Dragons won their second game of the season.
- St George Illawarra had lost eight in a row on a Saturday.
IT WAS GOOD WHILE IT LASTED
- The Dolphins’ club record for consecutive wins ends at eight. Five more than their previous best.
TEAMS THAT CAN’T WIN THE PREMIERSHIP
- Gold Coast conceded 50 points in Round 1 v Cronulla. And Gold Coast sides don’t win things.
- 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 11 in a row to start season – sacked coach – lost next game conceding 62 points – and only won in Round 13. Even winning their last ten games isn’t enough to make the 50% win rate needed to make finals.
- Wests Tigers can’t win the premiership after conceding 52 points against Cronulla in Round 9. And plenty more v Penrith in Round 15.
- Bulldogs – can beat Penrith, can’t beat two teams with a combined injury toll of 27 players over two rounds.
- Broncos – no team has lost six games in a row in a season and won the Premiership. Melbourne lost five in a row in 2012 and still won the title.
NRL Round 18 Results – One Minute Match Reports
All the stats, from all the games, all in one place because you don’t have all the time in the world.
All New 2026 Gurgler NRL Player Ratings
For a while now The Gurgler has been developing a Player Rating system for each NRL match, so why not test it now after one of the biggest games of the season.
We use stats and zero slats to determine a score out of ten for each player. The stats and weighting of stats change per position to make it fair. And worth noting that to get a 10/10 you have to be almost perfect in every way. A full explanation on the stats and weighting is at the end.
It will be different to our Team of the Week/Season as it is using different stats and weightings.
The explanation on the ratings…
PLAYERS STATS WEEKLY
