HIGHEST SCORE IN NRL HISTORY: WHAT IS THE MOST POINTS SCORED IN A NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE GAME?
Anzac Day 2024 gave us some high-scoring clashes, with the Roosters and Storm scoring 60 and 54 points in their respective wins.
While those totals are two of the largest so far this season, they don't quite compare to some of the point-scoring records in the game's history.
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The Sporting News compiles the highest-scoring matches recorded in the sport.
Note: The below tables include scores before the formation of the modern-day NRL.
Most points scored by a team in an NRL game
St George set the record for the most points scored by a team in a single game nearly 90 years ago, racking up 91 points against Canterbury-Bankstown in 1935.
It was a rough period for Canterbury, who were then smashed 87-7 by Eastern Suburbs just one week later.
The Cowboys are the most recent team to join the list, racking up 74 points against the Tigers in 2023.
| Rank | Points | Winning Team | Losing Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | St George | Canterbury-Bankstown | 91–6 | May 11, 1935 |
| 2 | 87 | Eastern Suburbs | Canterbury-Bankstown | 87–7 | May 18, 1935 |
| =3 | 74 | Parramatta Eels | Cronulla Sharks | 74–4 | August 23, 2003 |
| =3 | 74 | Canberra Raiders | Penrith Panthers | 74–12 | August 10, 2008 |
| =3 | 74 | North Queensland Cowboys | Wests Tigers | 74–0 | July 1, 2023 |
Most points scored in an NRL game
The Knights and Raiders hold the record for the most points scored in a single game, combining for 102 points in 2006.
St George appears on this list too, with their 91-6 shellacking against Canterbury ensuring they remain firmly in the history books.
| Rank | Points | Winning Team | Losing Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102 | Newcastle Knights | Canberra Raiders | 70–32 | March 18, 2006 |
| 2 | 97 | St George | Canterbury-Bankstown | 91–6 | May 11, 1935 |
| 3 | 96 | Penrith Panthers | Northern Eagles | 68–28 | September 8, 2001 |
| =4 | 94 | Eastern Suburbs | Canterbury-Bankstown | 87–7 | May 18, 1935 |
| =4 | 94 | Sydney Roosters | North Queensland Cowboys | 64–30 | June 9, 2007 |