2026 NRL Tackles leaders

Completed tackles across the season. Tackles are the pure workhorse stat of the game: hookers and locks regularly make 40 or more a week, and the leaders on this board are the players carrying their team's defensive load every single game. This page ranks players across the NRL for the 2026 season. Current leaders include Hamish Stewart, Heilum Luki, Jack Williams.

All positionsCentreFive-EighthFullbackHalfbackHookerLockPropSecond RowWing

Showing players 1 to 49 of 49 with at least 1 game listed as Second Row.

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Related stats

Season totals

Try SavesTry DebitsMissed TacklesIneffective Tackles

Per-game averages

Try Saves per GameTry Debits per GameTackles per GameMissed Tackles per GameIneffective Tackles per Game

Ratios and efficiency

Tackle EfficiencyMissed Tackles per TackleIneffective Tackles per Tackle