Missed all the rugby league results this weekend because you so moved by the Jai Arrow tribute in the Rabbitohs-Roosters match. Same. Or run away scared of Spencer Leniu? Same. Well, if you were distracted by having too much other sport grabbing your attention too, and you need/want more NRL gear, The Gurgler has you covered or not with our 2026 NRL Round 27 Results & Stats with added One Minute Match Reports.
Our “popular” One Minute Match Reviews and Stats review from the weekend that was offers up just enough facts and figures 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. Regardless of how you spend your time, the One Minute Match Report has you just about covered.
NRL Round 27 Results & Stats Summary
Here are the main stats from the latest round of NRL that can be used to solve arguments, showcase at a daily stand up, or to take to the United Nations to stop all wars.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
- Brisbane have won nine of their last ten games v Bulldogs.\
- Dolphins have won all four games v Titans on the Gold Coast and lead the overall H2H by 7-1.
- Dolphins have won 7 games in a row on a Friday.
- Warriors have won eight of their last nine games as the home side
- Canberra have the best Saturday winning strike rate this season.
BAD LUCK STREAK CONTINUES
- Bulldogs have lost their last five games v Qld sides at the Olympic Stadium.
- Gold Coast have lost all three of their Friday games this season.
- Manly have won just one of their last 7 away games.
BREAKTHROUGH
- The home side (either team) had won all eight clashes between Broncos and Bulldogs on a Thursday, the Broncos win was a first on a Thursday.
- Souths before this weekend had won only two of the 20 games they have played at the Sydney Football Stadium on a Friday since 1998 v all teams.
IT WAS GOOD WHILE IT LASTED
- North Qld had won five straight at Queensland Country Bank Stadium v Canberra.
- Cronulla had won 14 of their last 16 at Shark Park v all teams.
TEAMS THAT CAN’T WIN THE PREMIERSHIP – FINALS CONTENDERS
- Dolphins – conceded 50+ points v Manly in Round 5. Conceded even more v Cronulla in Round 19.
- Roosters – conceded 50 points v South Sydney in Round 27.
- North Queensland – conceded 82 points v Roosters in Round 22. No team in the NRL era has won the premiership from outside the top four.
- Cronulla – No team in the NRL era has won the premiership from outside the top four.
- South Sydney – No team in the NRL era has won the premiership from outside the top four.
- Newcastle – No team in the NRL era has won the premiership from outside the top four.
TEAMS THAT CAN’T WIN THE PREMIERSHIP – NON FINALS CONTENDERS
- Gold Coast conceded 50 points in Round 1 v Cronulla. And Gold Coast sides don’t win things. Also not enough games left to get to the magical 50% win rate.
- Parramatta conceded 50+ points twice. Once v Melbourne in Round 1, then against Gold Coast in Round 6. Also not enough games left to get to the magical 50% win rate.
- Melbourne Storm – conceded 50 points v Penrith in Round 5. They also lost seven in a row.
- St George Illawarra – lost 11 in a row to start season – sacked coach – lost next game conceding 62 points. Also not enough games left to get to the magical 50% win rate.
- Wests Tigers can’t win the premiership after conceding 52 points against Cronulla in Round 9. And plenty more v Penrith in Round 15. And again v Canberra in Round 21. Also not enough games left to get to the magical 50% win rate. No team has lost six games in a row in a season and won the Premiership
- Bulldogs – can beat Penrith, can’t beat two teams with a combined injury toll of 27 players over two rounds earlier in the season.
- 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. Also not enough games left to get to the magical 50% win rate.
- Manly – no team has lost six games in a row in a season and won the Premiership.
NRL Round 27 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.
PLAYERS STATS WEEKLY – Round 26
2026 Season Stats so far……up to Round 26
Your one-stop shop for stats and stuff from 2026 so far.
LADDER AND FORM
Current ladder and latest form with a 2026 progress chart.
RESULTS
All the form of Home v Away, Top v Bottom sides and more.
POINTS
Lots of points of interest.
HALVES
A tale of two halves and all the stats we can find relating to them.
TRIES – ALL, FIRST AND LAST
Overall try scoring stats with a focus on first and last try scorer in case folk like a wager.
