Goodbye (for now), footy kit. Hello, red carpet glamour! The stars of the NRL and NRLW have assembled in Sydney for the 2026 Dally M Medal and to celebrate the end of another season – in serious style, to boot (pun intended).
We’re seeing everything – stylish couple debuts, complementary couple-dressing, a sea of plunging necklines and an unlikely colour trend in white gowns. From players to partners, keep scrolling to see what everyone’s wearing.
A pop of green! Tom Dearden of the North Queensland Cowboys and partner Millie Oliver are contrasting nicely with the ruby rug. Getty Images
It’s a particularly special night for the couple, who are expecting their first child. Oliver gave her growing bump a moment on the red carpet. Getty
A power couple emerges! Adam Elliott of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Millie Elliott of the Sydney Roosters are delivering black and white elegance. Elliott’s gown teams a corseted bodice with a sleek skirt, with a striking waist detail. Getty
A stylish couple debut! Newcastle’s Kalyn Ponga has hit the red carpet with his new partner, Australian swimwear founder Mimi Bowell, who looks gorgeous in this white gown. Getty
Kieran Foran of the Manly Sea Eagles and wife Karina May are turning heads – Karina’s semi-sheer gown is bedazzled with a beautiful Art Deco-like motif. Getty
Can you say SPARKLE? Jocelyn Kelleher of the Sydney Roosters is catching the light at all angles in this stunning silver thread gown. Getty
Indie Bostock of the Gold Coast Titans has opted for a classic black gown with a silky panel across the waist. Getty Images
Here’s Herbie! Dolphins star Herbie Farnworth and Lily Pickles are bringing the glamour – we can’t take our eyes off this shimmering gold dress. Getty
All eyes are on Cameron Murray of the Rabbitohs and fiancee Miranda Cross, who’s in a lovely corseted gown. Getty Images
Canberra Raiders’ Joseph Tapine and wife Kirsten are bringing some sparkle to the event, courtesy of Kirsten’s beautiful sky blue gown. Getty
Reed Mahoney of the North Queensland Cowboys is with partner Madison Pinkus, who’s wearing a gorgeous high-necked gown in charcoal grey. Getty
Jai Arrow has arrived. The beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs star and wife Berina Colakovic are looking elegant in all-black outfits. Getty
Bulldogs star Tayla Preston, looking disco-ready in this lovely shimmering gown, has been joined on the red carpet by her mum. Getty
Brisbane Broncos’ Julia Robinson has been joined by a special plus one: her mum! Getty
Robinson is in a beautiful black draped gown, including a plunging neckline that’s echoed in the back. Getty
Stunning in brown and black! Wayde Egan of the Warriors and his partner make a dashing couple on the red carpet. Getty
Taneisha Gray of the Sydney Roosters is a vision in this beautiful latte shade. The drapery on this gown! Absolutely gorge. Getty
Pretty in pink mesh! Ethan Sanders’ partner is turning heads in this strapless gown. Getty
Raecene McGregor of the Wests Tigers is looking dazzling in red, while wife Jamilee has added some sparkle to a black gown. Getty
Another beautiful blue gown as Casey McLean of the Penrith Panthers hits the red carpet with his plus-one. Getty
Penrith’s Isaah Yeo and fiancee Ashleigh Camenzuli make a striking couple – we love the delicate lace gown and matching gloves. Getty
Roosters star Cody Ramsey and partner Tahlia prove all-black is always a good option for the red carpet. Getty
Jack Bostock of the Dolphins is all suited up,. with his plus-one in a beautiful halter-neck gown. Getty Images
Braydon Trindall of the Cronulla Sharks. Getty
Red hot! Adina Brown has brought a bolt of red to the event, attending with Dylan Lucas of the Newcastle Knights. Getty
Dolphins star Jamayne Isaako’s partner Abby Sutherland is proof the butter yellow trend isn’t going anywhere. Getty Images
Mahalia Murphy of the Parramatta Eels is looking stunning in this midnight blue one-shouldered gown. Getty Images
Silver really is having a moment! Fletcher Sharpe of the Newcastle Knights is looking dapper in an all-black look, while his plus-one is seriously shining in this metallic gown. Getty
Justin Holbrook, head coach of the Newcastle Knights, has a big task ahead of him – but for now, he’s soaking up the red carpet fun. Getty
Power couple alert! David Fifita of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Shaylee Bent of the Wests Tigers are looking absolutely stunning. Getty
Dean Young, head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons, and wife Brooke are enjoying a stylish date night. Getty
Weeks after the arrival of their baby daughter, Isaiya Katoa of the Dolphins and Pani Matai are all dressed up for date night. Getty
We love a hint of pink! Here’s Tom Trbojevic of the Manly Sea Eagles and Kristi Wilkinson, who looks lovely in this high-necked gown with a statement skirt. Getty
Roosters’ Olivia Kernick is draped in chocolate brown. Getty
Brydie Parker of the Sydney Roosters has embraced the tassels trend in this glamorous fringed gown with an Art Deco-style bodice. Getty Images
Warriors’ Jackson Ford and fiancee Victoria Bobbermien are looking sleek – we love the draped look of Bobbermien’s top. Getty Images
Lady in red! Otesa Pule of the Sydney Roosters is giving the red carpet a run for its money. Getty
Here’s Damien Cook of the St George Illawarra Dragons and Courtney Blaine, whose delicate dress erupts into feathers as it hits the red carpet. Getty
Isabelle Kelly of the Sydney Roosters is showing some leg in this sleek black gown, featuring a plunging neckline, cutouts at the waist and a thigh-high split. Getty
We’re seeing lots of gorgeous couple-dressing tonight, and Alex Johnston of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and fiancee Taryn Carson are no exception in these chic black looks. Getty
Robert Toia of the Sydney Roosters and his fiancee Beau have taken a similar approach. Gorgeous! Getty Images
Gold Coast Titans stars Jessika Elliston and Georgia Hale are in bold shades of brown and red. Getty
Metallics are having a moment on the Dally M red carpet! Here’s Jaime Chapman of the Gold Coast Titans. Getty
Emma Verran of the Cronulla Sharks is in a look that’s black and white and chic all over. Getty
Talk about a pop of colour! Sienna Lofipo (left) of the Gold Coast Titans is a standout in shades of red, orange, yellow and green. Getty Images
Tahlia O’Brien of the St George Illawarra Dragons is shimmering in this delicious shade of wine red. Getty Images
Another gorgeous NRL power couple! Roosters stars Tommy Talau and Jess Sergis, who got engaged this year, are looking chic in black and white ensembles. Could this be a hint at their wedding looks…? Mark Metcalfe
Roosters’ Keeley Davis and Olivia Kernick are swathed in black and brown. Getty Images
Kirra Dibb (L) of the Newcastle Knights and wife Holly Langford are on a stylish date night, with Dibb in a chic black suit and Langford in a stunning red gown. Getty Images
Jada Taylor of the Cronulla Sharks is having a bit of a showgirl moment in this bejewelled pink gown. Yes, we know that’s two consecutive Taylor Swift references. Getty Images
Here’s Nine’s Taylor Haynes is what is shaping up to be the most popular colour of the night: white! Getty
Laikha Clarke of the Gold Coast Titans is rocking a thigh-high split. Getty
Tiana Penitani Gray of the Cronulla Sharks is decked out in black sequins. Getty
Apisai Koroisau was another player who had a very special plus one. Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Tarryn Aiken (left) of the Sydney Roosters is in a deliciously deep shade of chocolate brown. Getty Images
Also looking amazing in dark brown is Yasmin Meakes of the Newcastle Knights. The criss-crossing drapery detail on her gown is especially eye-catching. Getty Images
A touch of sparkle, courtesy of Haumole Olakau’atu of the Manly Sea Eagles. Getty Images
There are so many chic white gowns tonight! This one looks fabulous on Rebecca, the partner of Blayke Brailey of the Cronulla Sharks Getty Images
Beautiful in blue! Jayme Fressard of the Sydney Roosters is enjoying a sweet ‘twinning’ moment on the red carpet with her adorable plus one. Getty Images
Black lace is having a real moment on red carpets around the world right now – here, Ellie Johnston of the Cronulla Sharks has embraced the look. Getty Images