Missed all the rugby league results this weekend because you were distracted by the US Masters Golf? And still trying to avoid watching replays of Greg Norman’s 1996 choke which still hurt to this day? Or fell asleep on the lounge for one or all of the matches this weekend because of the fumes? No, of course you didn’t. But if you genuinely did, or you need/want more or less, The Gurgler has you covered for the with our 2026 NRL Round 6 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.
2026 NRL Round 6 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.
TEAMS THAT CAN’T WIN THE PREMIERSHIP
- Melbourne Storm – conceded 50 points v Penrith last round.
- Dolphins – conceded 50 points v Manly in Round 5.
- St George Illawarra – winless still.
- Gold Coast, Parramatta – conceded 50 points earlier in the season. Parramatta twice, coincidentally v Gold Coast.
DROUGHT OVER / GOOD TIMES OVER
- Penrith lost their first game of the season, meaning all teams have lost a game now.
- Brisbane had won 13 games straight at Suncorp Stadium v Qld opposition on a Friday and lost just twice in the last 24 games on a Friday v Qld teams.
- The Broncos see their eight game winning streak v all Qld teams come to an end.
- Warriors have ended a run of 17 losses and 11 away losses to Melbourne.
- The Titans win over the Eels was their biggest win in NSW v a Sydney club.
- Gold Coast’s win broke a run of 14 away games in a row at grounds other than Suncorp Stadium on a Sunday.
GOOD/BAD RUNS CONTINUE
- Penrith have won just one of their last eight Thursday games.
- Penrith have lost five Thursday away games in a row.
- St George Illawarra remain winless and stay dead last.
- The Dragons are now on a ten game losing streak.
- The Cowboys win on Friday ended six straight losses v Brisbane.
- Souths have now lost six in a row at Perth, and four in a row at Optus Stadium.
- Canberra are on a run of five straight wins over Souths, who last beat the Raiders in 2021.
2026 NRL Round 6 Results & Stats – Match by Match
Match Summary and Stats
Bulldogs pull off a stunning upset, just when we all thought Penrith wouldn’t win a game. Bulldogs were in the Panthers face and up for this game all night, and for once Penrith had no answers. Galvin played a game close to worthy of the fanfare, and Kikau kik-d arse. Both sides will lose a few key players for a while after Casey McLean’s high hit on Max King.
The Points of Interest
- Bulldogs have won their last three Thursday games, including two wins against Penrith.
- It was only a second loss in 11 games for Penrith v Bulldogs.
- Penrith have won just one of their last eight Thursday games. Three losses are to the Bulldogs.
- Penrith have lost five Thursday away games in a row,
Match Summary and Stats
A tale of two coaches. The very inexperienced Kieran Foran turning Manly’s fortunes around with a second win as interim coach from as many games. Compared to the vastly experienced Shane Flanagan who would have already been sacked if not for his mates in the media. Manly weren’t as good as last weekend’s Easter-ruining flogging of the Dolphins, but they didn’t have to be.
The Points of Interest
- The Dragons are now on a ten game losing streak.
- The Dragons have lost now lost their last five home games
- Manly have won just their second game one of in a run of 14 away games on a Friday.
Match Summary and Stats
What a game, once again. Busted arse Broncos (from injuries) nearly made it over the line, and looked home and hosed in the second half until a late Cowboys fightback, and the Cowboys found a match winner in the corner after they traded field goals.
The Points of Interest
- The Cowboys win on Friday ended six straight losses v Brisbane.
- Brisbane had won 13 games straight at Suncorp Stadium v Qld opposition on a Friday and lost just twice in the last 24 games on a Friday v Qld teams.
- The Broncos see their eight game winning streak v all Qld teams come to an end.
Match Summary and Stats
A game with lots of twists and turns. It looked done and dusted at half time, but then Souths surged, dropped and surged again, scoring 30 second half points but falling just short of victory. A sensational length of the field try to Kaeo Weekes broke Souths’ momentum in the second half. It gave Canberra a second win of the season. Souths might start to question why they takes games to Perth. The rabbitohs lost Jye Gray as well with a suspected shoulder injury.
The Points of Interest
- Souths have now lost six in a row at Perth, and four in a row at Optus Stadium.
- Canberra are on a run of five straight wins over Souths, who last beat the Raiders in 2021.
- It broke a run of four straight losses for Canberra who haven’t won since Round 1.
Match Summary and Stats
The Roosters overpower the Sharks in the second half to win the second of the Perth double header, and sneak into the top eight at the expense of the Sharks. Cronulla are again unable to string more than two results in a run this season, despite looking impressive in the first half and last weekend v Wahs.
The Points of Interest
- The win for Roosters means the unbeaten teams in Perth is down to four, Cronulla were one of them prior to this game.
- Away from Shark Park Roosters have won five of the last six.
Match Summary and Stats
Melbourne lose their fourth game in a row as Craig Bellamy loses his temper. With the loss comes a rare stay outside the top eight for the Storm. It also ends a run of 17 straight wins v Warriors and 11 home games. Great news for the Wahs who stopped a run of two losses, and they are temporarily up to second on the ladder.
The Points of Interest
- It’s the fourth time in the last 11 games for Melbourne that they have gone scoreless in the second half.
- Warriors have ended a run of 17 losses and 11 away losses to Melbourne.
- Melbourne haven’t lost four in a row since July 2022.
- Warriors have won their last three Saturday away games and seven of their last nine.
- The H2H between the Warriors and Melbourne on a Saturday is now 8-8.
Match Summary and Stats
The upsets keep coming in Round 6 as Sunday kicks off with not only a win for the Gold Coast away in Sydney but a huge one. A promising recovery two game winning run from a premiership-ending loss to Melbourne in Round 1 is now a trio of losses. But great for the Titans, it’s a rare big score.
The Points of Interest
- It’s only the second time the Titans have scored 50 points or more. The only other time was June last season when they won 66-6 v Warriors.
- It is the Titans biggest win in NSW v a Sydney club. The 42 point margin bettering the 42-4 win over Parramatta in 2013. Their next biggest win after that was also against Parramatta.
- Parramatta’s loss broke a run of six wins in a row as the home side v Gold Coast.
- Gold Coast’s win broke a run of 14 away games in a row at grounds other than Suncorp Stadium on a Sunday.
Match Summary and Stats
The unlikeliest of top four clash ends up with the Wests Tigers in second, as they give the Knights a touch-up at a home ground that hasn’t been the happiest of hunting grounds previously. Benji Marshall is adding master coach to his previous title of star players, and one of rugby leagues’ nicest guys. Done it with a solid plan of keeping good juniors for a change, attracting great Penrith players and taking the most underappreciated players from other clubs. Few would begrudge the Tigers some success.
The Points of Interest
- Wests Tigers win broke a run of four home losses to Newcastle.
- At Campbelltown, since 2021 The Tigers have now won three of 17 games there, with the most recent run breaking a current losing streak of five games.
- It was only their second win in ten Sunday games at Campbelltown.
- It was the first time since 2018 that the Wests Tigers have won three games in a row, coincidentally that was Round 4 to 6.
The Rest of 2026 NRL Round 6
NRL ROUND 6 PREDICTIONS & STATS
THE NRL DONKEY’s BOLD PREDICTIONS
NRL ROUND 6 TEAM OF THE WEEK
2026 NRL Season Stats
