The NRL Belt · story
The rivalries that decided the NRL belt
The five pairs of teams that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two teams have fought over the NRL belt more often than these.
1. New Zealand Warriors vs. Penrith Panthers
8 belt meetings between 2017 and 2026, 3 title changes. Belt series: Warriors 1, Panthers 7. Every meeting →
2. Melbourne Storm vs. Sydney Roosters
7 belt meetings between 2018 and 2024, 3 title changes. Belt series: Storm 5, Roosters 2. Every meeting →
3. Cronulla Sharks vs. Penrith Panthers
6 belt meetings between 2018 and 2025, 4 title changes. Belt series: Sharks 2, Panthers 4. Every meeting →
4. Penrith Panthers vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
6 belt meetings between 2019 and 2026, 1 title change. Belt series: Panthers 5, Dragons 1. Every meeting →
5. Parramatta Eels vs. Penrith Panthers
6 belt meetings between 2020 and 2024, 5 title changes. Belt series: Eels 3, Panthers 3. Every meeting →