Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL The Sydney Roosters are premiers again, after James Tedesco led the club to a 16th title with a 19-18 grand-final win over Newcastle. AAP · Oct 4
Roosters No.7 takes second Karyn Muphy Medal in GF win Sydney Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken has won a second Karyn Murphy medal, returning the Tricolours to the top of the NRLW after a stellar undefeated season. AAP · Oct 4
NRL grand final 2026: Sydney Roosters 19-18 Newcastle Knights – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Roosters hold off a late surge from the brave but tired Knights in classic grand final at Accor Stadium The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Dominant Roosters deliver revenge in NRLW decider The Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles. AAP · Oct 4
Sydney Roosters blow away Brisbane Broncos to claim third NRLW premiership The Roosters ruined the farewell of NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw by blitzing the Broncos in the grand final to complete their perfect season with a 30-6 win The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
NRLW grand final 2026: Sydney Roosters 30-6 Brisbane Broncos – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Roosters claimed their third NRLW premiership with a dominant performance in Sydney to complete a perfect season The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
All Saints to zero: A-Z grand final guide (Knights style) Newcastle's ABC for 2026 decider as countdown enters last phase. Newcastle Herald · Oct 3
Knights’ tale burns bright but Roosters are built just for NRL’s grand occasion No matter how brilliant Sydney might prove to be on Sunday night, the 2026 grand final will be remembered for Newcastle’s presence in the decider The Guardian - AU · Oct 3
Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent. AAP · Oct 3
'I let everyone down': NRLW Roosters star on GF fuel Shouldering the responsibility for last year's NRLW grand final loss, Sydney Roosters star Jocelyn Kelleher is out to bury past pain against Brisbane. AAP · Oct 3
Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow Trent Robinson won't be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion. AAP · Oct 3
Justified: Foran's pride in Cherry-Evans' title bid Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters. AAP · Oct 3
Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory Sydney Roosters star Corban Baxter has the chance to pen the perfect final chapter to her storied NRLW career, eyeing grand final glory over Brisbane. AAP · Oct 2
Simply the Best: centres to renew rivalry in decider Bradman Best came up trumps in his State of Origin battle with Robert Toia earlier this year and the Sydney Roosters centre is now desperate to get one back. AAP · Oct 2
AAP · Oct 2 Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider Undefeated Sydney Roosters are eyeing redemption against reigning champions Brisbane in a blockbuster NRLW grand final, a rematch of last year's decider.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 2 'More than a game': Knights dual premiership-winner recalls the moment he knew 'We just knew then that this was so special ... and we needed to bring that trophy back.'
The Guardian - AU · Oct 2 New era beckons for NRLW as Roosters seek grand final redemption against Broncos The unbeaten Sydney aim to avenge last year’s shock defeat to Brisbane as the league farewells pioneer Ali Brigginshaw and stalwarts including Millie Elliott
AAP · Oct 2 NRLW needs its own CEO says legend Ali Brigginshaw Retiring Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw wants the NRLW to appoint its own chief executive to guide the future direction of the women's sport.
AAP · Oct 2 Concussed Roosters star learns grand final fate Connor Watson will become the first player to miss the NRL grand final with concussion after the Sydney Roosters utility was denied clearance to play.
AAP · Oct 2 Coach influence steels SBW fanboy to be Roosters' rock Siua Wong has barely missed a game for the Sydney Roosters this season, crediting Michael Cheika for influencing his relentless thirst for work.
AAP · Oct 2 Roosters' centres thought they'd never play again As the Sydney Roosters prepare for the NRL grand final, it's a remarkable journey for their two centres who thought they would never play rugby league again.
AAP · Oct 2 Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker.
AAP · Oct 1 'It's just me': Rooster not trying to play the villain Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu knows there's a negative public perception of him, but tells AAP ahead of the NRL decider he has no intention of changing.
AAP · Oct 1 Making his Mark: secret sauce of a two-code genius Mark Nawaqanitawase's former Australia sevens coach John Manenti says hard work and a team-first ethos is the bedrock of the Sydney Roosters star's magic.
AAP · Oct 1 Dally Ms to GF: Broncos rookie gets new view of Sergis Brisbane rookie Georgia Bartlett will take on Sydney Roosters great Jessica Sergis in a centre battle the young Bronco can't wait for in the NRLW grand final.