LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The full NRL draw for 2026 has been released, prompting teams and their supporters to mark important dates on their calendars.
Key matchups, must-win games, and intense rivalries are all part of the season intricacies.
No team can realistically expect to win every match in a season that is notorious for its unpredictability. However, clubs will identify crucial games that they need to secure wins in.
For both neutral viewers and dedicated fans, here are the five most significant games to keep an eye on for every NRL team during the 2026 season, which kicks off in Las Vegas on the first weekend of March and spans across Australia and New Zealand over the subsequent six months.