The two most important positions on the field are widely considered to be the five-eighth and the halfback — every rugby league side's two floor generals.
Having an elite 6 and 7 duo can be the difference between a finals berth and a wooden spoon, and while some squads will be staring down the barrel of the latter, there are a few NRL teams who will benefit greatly from their own elite halves pairing.
These are the best of the best halves duos in the NRL heading into 2026, whether it be due to years of chemistry, championship pedigree, or simply just undeniable talent.
4. Mitchell Moses and Jonah Pezet (Parramatta Eels)
The Parramatta Eels were at risk of fielding one of the worst halves combinations following the departure of Dylan Brown, but a last-minute move to secure Melbourne Storm half Jonah Pezet has catapulted them back into the top five.
Pezet has one year to make a difference in Parramatta before he heads to the Brisbane Broncos, and lucky for him, he has one of the best halfbacks in the NRL in Mitchell Moses alongside him to boost him further.
After missing a fair chunk of playing time over the last couple of years, Moses will be eager to see what this Eels outfit can do when fully healthy.
If we can get a healthy Moses and a poised Pezet in 2026, we could see the forging (and later, the dismantling) of one of the best halves combinations in the NRL.
