Current holder · 12th reign
Sydney Roosters
Took the belt from Dolphins, 36–20, on September 25, 2026. First defense Sun, Oct 4.
8Days held
0Defenses
12Reigns all-time
Last belt game
Full recap →The Sydney Roosters traveled to face the Dolphins with the lineal championship belt on the line and left no doubt about the outcome, securing a commanding 36-20 victory. The Roosters' 16-point margin of victory demonstrated their superiority on the day as they seized the prestigious belt from their opponents.
Chain of custody
All 114 reigns →- Sydney RoostersBeat Dolphins 36–20Sep 25, 2026 –Holding
- DolphinsBeat New Zealand Warriors 26–16Sep 12 – Sep 25, 202613 days · 0 def.
- New Zealand WarriorsBeat Penrith Panthers 28–12Aug 7 – Sep 12, 202636 days · 4 def.
- Penrith PanthersBeat Canberra Raiders 42–18Aug 1 – Aug 7, 20266 days · 0 def.
- Canberra RaidersBeat Canterbury Bulldogs 40–16Jul 11 – Aug 1, 202621 days · 2 def.
- Canterbury BulldogsBeat Gold Coast Titans 30–12Jun 26 – Jul 11, 202615 days · 0 def.
- Gold Coast TitansBeat Penrith Panthers 19–18Jun 20 – Jun 26, 20266 days · 0 def.
- Penrith PanthersBeat Manly Sea Eagles 18–16May 3 – Jun 20, 202648 days · 4 def.
Records
Most days holding the belt
- 1. Penrith Panthers894
- 2. Sydney Roosters489
- 3. Melbourne Storm459
- 4. Dolphins252
- 5. Parramatta Eels241
Most defenses in one reign
- 1. Melbourne Storm, 202116
- 2. Penrith Panthers, 20218
- 3. Penrith Panthers, 20227
- 4. Melbourne Storm, 20206
- 5. Cronulla Sharks, 20185
Most reigns
- 1. Penrith Panthers15
- 2. Sydney Roosters12
- 3. Melbourne Storm10
- 4. Brisbane Broncos7
- 5. North Queensland Cowboys7
Where it started · March 2, 2017
Brisbane Broncos 26–18 Cronulla Sharks. The first NRL game on record, and the first reign of 114 reigns.