Brisbane defends title against Panthers; Storm aims for Round 1 win streak continuity.
Can defending champs Brisbane kick-start their title defence with a first-up win over the Panthers, the team they eliminated in an epic preliminary final in September?
Can the Melbourne Storm continue their phenomenal record of being undefeated in Round 1 since Craig Bellamy took charge in 2003?
That Friday night blockbuster will be played at Suncorp Stadium, the scene of Adam Reynolds' heroics as the Broncos ended Penrith's four-year reign as champions.
Can Dylan Brown carry his explosive Pacific Championships form into 2026 and lead his new club Newcastle to victory in Vegas?
NRL.com runs the rule over an intriguing opening round of the 2026 season that kicks off on March 1 at...