Which club won the inaugural National Rugby League premiership in 1998?

Brisbane Broncos won the inaugural National Rugby League premiership in 1998. They defeated the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 38–12 in the grand final at the Sydney Football Stadium.

The 1998 season was the first played under the NRL name after the Australian Super League war. The new competition combined the Australian Rugby League and Super League structures, creating a unified national premiership.

Brisbane had already won premierships in 1992, 1993 and 1997, so the 1998 victory was another major achievement for the club. The Broncos dominated the grand final after a competitive opening period and finished as clear champions.

The 1998 season is distinct from the 1997 competitions, which were split between rival organisations. That is why the phrase “inaugural NRL premiership” specifically refers to the unified 1998 competition.