Roosters Win NRL Premiership

The Sydney Roosters have won their first premiership since 2019, defeating the Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the grand final. The match was played in front of 80,814 fans at Accor Stadium.

The Knights started strongly, leading 12-0 early in the game. However, the Roosters fought back, with James Tedesco running for 385 metres and Mark Nawaqanitawase scoring a double.

Daly Cherry-Evans kicked a field goal in the 70th minute, which proved to be the difference in the game. This is Cherry-Evans' second premiership, 15 years after his first with the Sea Eagles.

Trent Robinson has joined a select group of coaches with four premierships, having previously won in 2013, 2018, and 2019. The Roosters' win also breaks a curse, as they are the first team to win the premiership after conceding 50 points in a match during the regular season.

The Knights' forwards tackled themselves to a standstill, with Mat Croker making 47 tackles and Cody Hopwood making 46. Despite their bravery, the Knights were unable to overcome the class of the Roosters.

James Tedesco was at his best, with 14 tackle breaks and 385 metres from 35 runs. He was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player in the grand final, which was presented by Peter Sterling.

The Roosters' win marks the end of a remarkable rise for the Knights, who finished with the wooden spoon in 2025. The Knights took their fans on a thrilling ride in 2026, but ultimately fell just short of their third premiership.

The grand final was a classic, with the Roosters coming from behind to win. The match had fans on the edge of their seats, with the result uncertain until the final whistle.