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Melbourne Storm face club-worst losing streak
2 May
Summary
- Melbourne Storm are in a club-record slump, losing consecutive games.
- Newcastle holds the NRL's longest losing streak at 19 matches.
- St. George Illawarra Dragons currently have the longest active losing streak.
The Melbourne Storm are navigating a challenging period, marked by a new club-record losing streak. This difficult run has inevitably drawn attention, particularly from rival supporters. Despite the current struggles, historical data within the National Rugby League (NRL) offers a broader perspective for Storm fans.
When compared to the losing streaks of other current NRL clubs over the past 25 years, the Storm's 2026 predicament appears less severe. Only the recent addition of the Dolphins has not yet experienced a seven-game losing streak. Newcastle holds the unfortunate record for the longest losing streak, with an astounding 19 consecutive losses between 2016 and 2017.
Other clubs have also endured substantial losing runs; Gold Coast sits second with 14 losses, while the Brisbane Broncos recorded 13 consecutive defeats in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The Storm's current slump ranks them much lower, in equal 14th place alongside the Raiders and Roosters. Furthermore, the Melbourne club does not currently hold the record for the longest active losing streak, which belongs to the St. George Illawarra Dragons with 12 consecutive losses as of May 2, 2026.
