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Best NRL Betting Tips
When you are placing bets on the NRL, every piece of information can make a difference. That’s why it’s highly recommended to read this article — not only to ensure you’ve mastered the NRL basics, but also to discover how NRL betting works on MelBet.
NRL Explained
The National Rugby League (NRL) is the professional rugby league competition across Australia and New Zealand. Officially branded as the NRL Telstra Premiership due to sponsorship, it represents the highest level of the sport in the region and organises both men’s and women’s competitions:
- Men’s Competition: The NRL Telstra Premiership features 17 teams — 16 from Australia and 1 from New Zealand. These clubs compete each season for the coveted Premiership title, attracting millions of fans both in stadiums and through live broadcasts.
- Women’s Competition: The NRL Women’s Premiership is rapidly expanding. Currently consisting of 10 teams, it is set to grow to 12 teams in 2025, including a club from New Zealand. The growth of the women’s game highlights the league’s commitment to equality and development in rugby league. By the way the pre-match betting on the NRL Women’s Grand Final 2025 at MelBet is already available, and you can place your bets on the predicted winner.
The NRL season usually runs from March to October. During this time, each of the 17 teams plays 24 matches in the regular season, battling for a spot in the finals.
At the end of the season, the top teams compete in the NRL Finals Series, leading up to the Grand Final — one of the biggest sporting events in Australia.
The NRL premiers (winners) then go on to face the champions of England’s Super League in the World Club Challenge, a global showdown between the best of both competitions.
The current champions are the Penrith Panthers, who made history by winning their fourth consecutive title — and sixth overall — in 2024. Their incredible performance has solidified their place as one of the league’s modern dynasties.
History of the NRL
Rugby league in Australia began in 1908, when a group of players broke away from rugby union to form their own game. The first professional competition was created in New South Wales, and it quickly became popular.
In the 1990s, there was a major split in the sport called the Super League War, where two different competitions were running at the same time. This caused confusion, but in 1998, the two sides came together to form one united competition — the NRL.
Since then, the NRL has become the top rugby league competition in Australia and New Zealand.
NRL Betting Market
NRL betting markets refer to specific types of bet available for a National Rugby League (NRL) match. MelBet suggests the biggest variety of the betting markets. However, their actual number of markets available for a specific match depends on how much time remains till the match starts. The less time left, the more betting markets become available. Here’s the table that shows the dynamics of the betting market availability:
| Date | Match | Betting markets at MelBet (quantity) |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2025 | New Zealand Warriors vs. Brisbane Broncos | 771 |
| April 20, 2025 | Newcastle Knights vs. Cronulla Sharks | 775 |
| April 21, 2025 | Wests Tigers vs. Parramatta Eels | 772 |
| April 25, 2025 | New Zealand Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights | 67 |
| April 26, 2025 | North Queensland Cowboys vs. Gold Coast Titans | 64 |
| April 25, 2025 | Melbourne Storm vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs | 21 |
| April 27, 2025 | Wests Tigers vs. Cronulla Sharks | 64 |
| April 27, 2025 | Canberra Raiders vs. Dolphins | 20 |
| October 5, 2025 | Australia. NRL. 2025. Grand Final. Women. Winner | 16 |
NRL Betting Odds
There are 2 ways to check the NRL betting odds: through the MelBet website or via the mobile application.
To find NRL betting odds through the website you do not need to be registered on the platform. All you need is to do the following:
- Go to the MelBet official website and click on the “Search” icon, then write “nrl” in the search field and confirm.
- You will see the list of all NRL matches available to bet on.
- The betting odds are indicated under every match title, you can slide them to look in the preview.
- Besides, you can click on any specific match card to open the page dedicated to this event and find there the whole variety of odds.
If you have already registered at MelBet and installed the mobile application you can find the NRL betting odds, standings, previous results and many more there:
- On the app’s homepage, tap the “Search” icon and type “nrl”.
- You will get a list of the NRL matches available to bet at MelBet.
- Choose one and click on it to open the details in a new page. Here you will find all the betting odds and many more options.
List of Previous NRL Winners
For those who bet on the NRL, looking at the list of winners from past seasons can be valuable information. It helps identify patterns and strong-performing teams over time. If a team has a history of reaching the finals or winning titles, it often shows they have consistent players, good coaching, and winning strategies.
This kind of information can guide bettors when making predictions — especially before a new season starts or ahead of big matches. By knowing which teams have proven themselves in high-pressure situations, bettors can make more informed choices instead of guessing. And here’s the list of the latest Grand Final results with scores and winners:
| Year | Grand Final Match | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 30 – 6 |
| 2015 | North Queensland Cowboys vs. Brisbane Broncos | North Queensland Cowboys | 17 – 16 |
| 2016 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs. Melbourne Storm | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 14 – 12 |
| 2017 | Melbourne Storm vs. North Queensland Cowboys | Melbourne Storm | 34 – 6 |
| 2018 | Sydney Roosters vs. Melbourne Storm | Sydney Roosters | 21 – 6 |
| 2019 | Sydney Roosters vs. Canberra Raiders | Sydney Roosters | 14 – 8 |
| 2020 | Melbourne Storm vs. Penrith Panthers | Melbourne Storm | 26 – 20 |
| 2021 | Penrith Panthers vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs | Penrith Panthers | 14 – 12 |
| 2022 | Penrith Panthers vs. Parramatta Eels | Penrith Panthers | 28 – 12 |
| 2023 | Penrith Panthers vs. Brisbane Broncos | Penrith Panthers | 26 – 24 |
| 2024 | Penrith Panthers vs. Melbourne Storm | Penrith Panthers | 14 – 6 |
