The so-called NRL 50-point curse has become one of the most talked-about trends in rugby league. No team in the modern era has gone on to win the premiership in the same season they conceded 50 or more points in a match.

Each year, fans track which sides fall into the category — particularly contenders — as history suggests a heavy defeat can derail even the strongest campaigns. Below is a running list of every team to concede 50+ points during the 2013 NRL season.

5 teams conceded 50+ points in 2013

Parramatta Eels (x4), Wests Tigers (x3), Canberra Raiders (x2), New Zealand Warriors, Brisbane Broncos.

Round 26, 8 Sep 2013

Parramatta Eels conceded 50+ points

Newcastle Knights 54, Parramatta Eels 6

Hunted Stadium

Round 26, 7 Sep 2013

Wests Tigers conceded 50+ points

North Queensland Cowboys 50, Wests Tigers 22

1300SMILES Stadium

Round 25, 31 Aug 2013

Canberra Raiders conceded 50+ points

New Zealand Warriors 50, Canberra Raiders 16

Mt Smart Stadium

Round 24, 25 Aug 2013

Parramatta Eels conceded 50+ points

Melbourne Storm 64, Parramatta Eels 4

AAMI Park

Round 23, 19 Aug 2013

Wests Tigers conceded 50+ points

Sydney Roosters 56, Wests Tigers 14

Allianz Stadium

Round 21, 4 Aug 2013

Canberra Raiders conceded 50+ points

Melbourne Storm 68, Canberra Raiders 4

Canberra Stadium

Round 17, 8 Jul 2013

Parramatta Eels conceded 50+ points

Manly Sea Eagles 50, Parramatta Eels 10

Brookvale Oval

Round 12, 3 Jun 2013

Brisbane Broncos conceded 50+ points

New Zealand Warriors 56, Brisbane Broncos 18

Suncorp Stadium

Round 10, 18 May 2013

New Zealand Warriors conceded 50+ points

Penrith Panthers 62, New Zealand Warriors 6

Centrebet Stadium

Round 10, 17 May 2013

Wests Tigers conceded 50+ points

South Sydney Rabbitohs 54, Wests Tigers 10

ANZ Stadium

Round 4, 1 Apr 2013

Parramatta Eels conceded 50+ points

Sydney Roosters 50, Parramatta Eels 0

Allianz Stadium

Can a team win the NRL after conceding 50 points?

Historically, the answer has been no. While teams have recovered from heavy losses to make finals, none have gone on to win the premiership in the same season after conceding 50 or more points.

That makes every blowout result significant — especially for teams in the top eight — as it places them under immediate scrutiny for the remainder of the year.