2026 NRL Halfback Try Saves leaders

A defensive play that stops a certain try, usually a tackle on a player who has already broken the line or a desperate strip over the line. Try saves are the flashy side of defence and a stat where fullbacks and wingers can quietly pile up points. This page ranks Halfback players for the 2026 season. Current leaders include Ashton Ward, Sam Walker, Te Maire Martin.

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Showing players 1 to 30 of 30 with at least 1 game listed as Halfback.

Rank	Player	Team	Try Saves
1	Ashton Ward	Rabbitohs	2
2	Sam Walker	Roosters	2
3	Te Maire Martin	Warriors	2
4	Adam Doueihi	Wests Tigers	1
5	Isaiya Katoa	Dolphins	1
6	Jahrome Hughes	Storm	1
7	Kyle Flanagan	Dragons	1
8	Lachlan Ilias	Titans	1
9	Mitchell Moses	Eels	1
10	Nicho Hynes	Sharks	1
11	Sandon Smith	Knights	1
12	Adam Reynolds	Broncos	0
13	Ben Hunt	Broncos	0
14	Coby Black	Raiders	0
15	Dylan Brown	Knights	0
16	Ethan Sanders	Raiders	0
17	Hayden Watson	Storm	0
18	Jamal Fogarty	Sea Eagles	0
19	Javon Andrews	Wests Tigers	0
20	Jayden Sullivan	Rabbitohs	0
21	Jock Madden	Wests Tigers	0
22	Kade Reed	Dragons	0
23	Lachlan Galvin	Bulldogs	0
24	Luke Metcalf	Warriors	0
25	Nathan Cleary	Panthers	0
26	Niwhai Puru	Sharks	0
27	Tanah Boyd	Warriors	0
28	Toby Rodwell	Roosters	0
29	Tom Dearden	Cowboys	0
30	Zane Harrison	Titans	0

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2026 NRL Halfback Try Saves leaders

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