| 2001 National Rugby League | |
|---|---|
| Duration | February 17 – September 30, 2001 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Premiers |  Newcastle (2nd title) |
| Minor premiers |  Parramatta (4th title) |
| Matches played | 191 |
| Points scored | 9,333 |
| Average attendance | 14,043 |
| Attendance | 2,682,210 |
| Top points scorer(s) | Andrew Johns (279)  Ben Walker (279) |
| Dally M Medal |  Preston Campbell |
| Top try-scorer(s) |  Nathan Blacklock (27) |
The 2001 NRL season was the 94th season of professional rugby league football in Australia and the fourth run by the National Rugby League. Also called the 2001 Telstra Premiership (due to sponsorship from Telstra Corporation) it was contested by thirteen Australia-based clubs plus one New Zealand–based club. The Newcastle Knights claimed their second premiership in five seasons, defeating minor premiers Parramatta Eels in the NRL's first ever night-time grand final.