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The Roosters were defeated by the Broncos in the NRLW grand final in 2025, but exacted revenge in the 2026 grand final.
The Roosters were defeated by the Broncos in the NRLW grand final in 2025, but exacted revenge in the 2026 grand final. The Roosters have won the NRLW grand final against Brisbane Broncos after losing to the Queenslanders in 2025.
The NRL grand final will begin on Sunday night, with a halftime tribute to retired Rabbitoh Jai Arrow. The Roosters may make rugby league history, with their men's and women's teams reaching the NRL and NRLW grand finals. The Roosters, led by captain Isabelle Kelly, secured a strong lead against the Queenslanders, heading into the second half 26-0. A testament to their discipline, the Sydneysiders were relentless in their defence against the Broncos.
Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox. Roosters Corban Baxter and Millie Elliot are retiring from the league, leaving with a premiership under their belts after losing to the Broncos in 2025. Roosters prop, Millie Elliott, will retire with a premiership win after the Roosters defeated the Broncos at the 2026 NRLW grand final in Sydney.
Source: Getty / Cameron SpencerIt's the Barada woman and fullback's first season as captain, taking the reins from NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw, who led the team for eight years and is retiring at the end of the season. In a post-match speech, Upton congratulated the Roosters on their win and expressed her condolences to the victims of the car crash in Newcastle on Saturday.
The Roosters have been undefeated in the 2026 season, winning all 11 matches and defeating the Canberra Raiders in the qualifying final. The NRL grand final: Roosters vs Knights The Roosters men's team will face the Newcastle Knights at Stadium Australia, with the match scheduled to start at 7.30 pm AEST. It's been seven years since the Roosters last won the premiership and 25 since the Knights' last victory, in 2001, against the Parramatta Eels.
Both teams bring a strong squad, with James Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Spencer Leniu representing Sydney's east and Kalyn Ponga, Brandman Best and Sandon Smith. For the Roosters and Rabbitohs greatAngus Crichton, it'll be his last game and last chance at a grand final in the NRL — switching codes to rugby union to join the NSW Waratahs. The Newcastle Knights will face the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia in Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday night.
Source: Getty / Ayush Kumar While there is no scheduled pre-final entertainment, the NRL grand final will feature an all-star tribute show, led by Amy Shark, in honour of retired Rabbitoh Jai Arrow, who stepped away from the field after being diagnosed with MND earlier this year. The show will include a rendition of the Liverpool FC anthem, Gerry and the Pacemaker's You'll Never Walk Alone.
The song has been sung throughout stadiums in honour of Arrow since he announced his diagnosis. Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.
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