The 2026 NRL season has kicked off, and each club faces numerous questions that will unfold over the next six months.
As the action begins in Las Vegas, most teams believe they have a shot at the premiership or at the very least, reaching the finals.
Below are pivotal questions every club must address for 2026.
1. Can Reece Walsh close the gap between his best and worst?
2. Can off-field distractions be avoided?
3. Will Blake Mozer lift into the NRL side this year?
4. Will 2026 be Ben Hunt's final year?
5. How do Brisbane retain their premiership hunger?
1. Can Ricky replicate the 2025 magic?
2. Can the Raiders replace Jamal Fogarty?
3. Will Ethan Sanders crack the starting lineup?
4. Can Kaeo Weekes push for a Kiwis jersey?
5. Will the experienced forwards maintain their level?
1. Is Lachlan Galvin a halfback?
2. Can Bailey Hayward play big minutes at hooker?
3. Will Leo Thompson lead the forward pack?
4. Will Mitch Woods make an impression in 2026?
5. Will boom rookie Finau Latu make his mark this year?
1. Can the Sharks elevate their game after two preliminary final exits?
2. Can Jesse Colquhoun advance while playing more minutes?
3. Should Nicho Hynes play halfback or five-eighth?
4. Will Will Kennedy be re-signed for the following year?
5. Will Brailey establish himself as a world-class nine?
1. Where do AJ Brimson, Keano Kini, and Jayden Campbell fit within the team?
2. Will players commit under Josh Hannay's direction?
3. Can Cooper Bai emerge as a standout player?
4. Will Titans draw in star players following Tino's re-signing?
5. How will Illias perform in his third NRL system in as many years?
1. How much pressure is on Luke Brooks with Joey Walsh approaching?
2. Will Lehi Hopoate transition to fullback permanently?
3. Who will lead the forward pack moving forward?
4. Is this Seibold's final opportunity?
5. Could this season be Jake Trobojevic's last?