Ranking every club by Super League and NRL academy graduates in 2026 with Wigan TOP

There’s a big three for sure..

By Aaron Bower · Love Rugby League

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Love Rugby League ranked clubs by their academy graduates who played in Super League and the NRL in 2026.
Wigan Warriors ranked first with 53 graduates appearing in Super League or the NRL.
St Helens placed second with 36 graduates, followed by Leeds Rhinos with 35.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Love Rugby League ranked clubs based on the number of academy graduates playing across Super League and the NRL during the 2026 season. Wigan Warriors took first place by producing 53 players who featured at the elite level, well ahead of other clubs.

St Helens finished second with 36 graduates, followed closely by Leeds Rhinos with 35 and Warrington Wolves with 30. The analysis tracked 324 English and French players, allocating players who attended multiple setups to the team where they spent the most time.

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Ranking every club by Super League and NRL academy graduates in 2026 with Wigan TOP

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