As sporting data slowly makes its way into rugby league, it can often be difficult to ascertain which statistics actually correlate to on-field success. We analyse official NRL data to determine which team statistics lead to winning games. In the modern world of sports, statistics are king. Successful pass-rate, goal-scoring percentage and tackles per game, are just some of the most common phrases you’ll pick up on when watching or discussing most popular sports in 2023. Programs and theories such as xG in soccer (which determines which team should win, based on when and where shots are taken in particular…