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NRL grand final 2026: Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights – live

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<strong>Minute-by-minute report:</strong> The Roosters hold off a late surge from the brave but tired Knights in classic grand final at Accor Stadium

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Section: Sport
By: Jonathan Howcroft, Alex McKinnon, Nick Tedeschi
Published: Oct 4, 2026, 8:09 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 4, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC

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With just hours to go until the NRL Grand Final, Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase is reportedly seriously considering a return to the NRL afte

FijivillageNawaqanitawase considering NRL return ahead of Roosters’ Grand Final clash

Ivan Cleary is expected to make some tough decisions regarding his grand final line-up.

Nine.com.auAustraliaCleary tipped for ruthless grand final axing

Trent Robinson might regret giving his NRL premiership ring to Connor Watson.

NZ HeraldNew ZealandNRL star gets premiership ring cut off after grand final win

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#nrl #grand #final #sydney #roosters

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Newcastle Knights

Australian rugby league football club

The Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league team based in Newcastle, the largest city in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The club competes in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership. Playing in red and blue, the Knights joined the top-tier competition in 1988, 79 years after the previous Newcastle-based team, the Newcastle Rebels, had departed the Sydney competition with the formation of a separate league competition based in the Newcastle region.

Sydney Roosters

Rugby league club in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club, trading as the Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The club competes in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. The club holds the record for having won more matches than any other in the league, the most minor premierships and the most World Club Challenge trophies. Currently coached by Trent Robinson and captained by James Tedesco, the Roosters play home games at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Stadium Australia

Multi-purpose stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Stadium Australia is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney. The stadium is primarily used for rugby league as the home ground of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League (NRL) as well as the New South Wales Blues in State of Origin and the venue for the NRL Grand Final. It also frequently hosts the Australia national rugby union team, Australia men's national soccer team, and Australia women's national soccer team.

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Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle - Premiership Grand Final, 2026Fox SportsAustralia3 days ago
Nawaqanitawase considering NRL return ahead of Roosters’ Grand Final clashFijivillage45 hr. ago
Cleary tipped for ruthless grand final axingNine.com.auAustralia33 hr. ago
NRL star gets premiership ring cut off after grand final winNZ HeraldNew Zealand3 days ago
NRL Grand Final chaos emerges as Brisbane faces major roadblockZero Tackle3 days ago
Is this the man to finally awaken NRL’s sleeping giant?Townsville BulletinAustralia2 days ago
What 12 experts had to say about Knights' incredible NRL grand final displayNewcastle HeraldAustralia47 hr. ago
Grand final reward: Knights coach on verge of monster extensionThe Daily TelegraphAustralia4 hr. ago
World Club Challenge latest as Sydney Roosters set for England trip to face Wakefield TrinitySerious About Rugby League26 hr. ago
Sydney Roosters Choose England Venue For World Club ChallengeSuaraGarut.IDIndonesia30 hr. ago
Wakefield Trinity Set for World Club Challenge Against Sydney RoostersSSBCrack30 hr. ago

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