SEN 2026 NRL Predictions: Premiership, Dally M, and Early Insights
The anticipation for the 2026 NRL Premiership season is building, as analysts share their predictions for the upcoming year. Following an unpredictable previous season, fans are eager to see what unfolds. Let’s explore the forecasts from several Rugby League pundits.
SEN 2026 NRL Predictions: Premiership, Dally M, and Early Insights
Expert Predictions Overview
- Andrew Voss (Host of Front Office with Vossy/Vossy’s Verdict)
- Premiers: Brisbane Broncos
- Dally M Medallist: Mitch Moses
- Early Insight: Parramatta returns to the finals
- Adam Peacock (Host of Arvos with Adam Peacock)
- Premiers: Penrith Panthers
- Dally M Medallist: Tom Trbojevic (Manly Sea-Eagles)
- Early Insight: Global Round includes matches in London, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, and New York in 2027
- Bryan Fletcher (Host of The Run Home)
- Premiers: Sydney Roosters
- Grand Final Match-Up: Roosters vs. Panthers
- Early Insight: Jason Ryles leads the Eels into the top eight in his second season
- Mat Rogers (Co-host of Sportsday with Rat and Jarrod)
- Premiers: Sydney Roosters
- Grand Final Match-Up: Roosters vs. Sharks
- Dally M Medallist: James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
- Early Insight: David Fifita returns to form for South Sydney and earns a Maroons selection
- Jarrod Croker (Co-host of Sportsday with Rat and Jarrod)
- Premiers: Canberra Raiders
- Grand Final Match-Up: Raiders vs. Roosters
- Dally M Medallist: Mitch Moses (Parramatta Eels)
- Early Insight: New South Wales achieves a 3-nil victory in State of Origin
- Justin Horo (SEN League commentator)
- Premiers: Brisbane Broncos
- Grand Final Match-Up: Broncos vs. Dolphins
- Dally M Medallist: Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins)
- Early Insight: Ryan Papenhuyzen returns before Magic Round
Season Kick-Off Details
The 2026 NRL season will commence on March 1 with an exciting doubleheader at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The opening match features the Newcastle Knights against the North Queensland Cowboys at 1:15 PM AEDT, followed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs facing the St. George Illawarra Dragons at 3:00 PM AEDT.
Fans can catch both games on SEN’s radio network and through the SEN app, starting at 12 PM AEDT with commentators Jimmy Smith, Chad Townsend, and Tim Mannah on the call.
The 2026 season promises to be thrilling, with expert predictions fueling excitement among fans and analysts alike. Stay tuned as the season unfolds!
