NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters Challenge Brisbane Broncos
Real-Time Game Coverage
Follow along for the most recent action from the eagerly awaited women's rugby league championship.
Latest Developments
Quick Catch-Up
For those wanting to catch up quickly about the anticipated action from this thrilling encounter, take a look at this comprehensive preview.
Audience Participation
Don't forget to send your opinions as the action unfolds. Although the tempo will be fast when play is live, I'll examine your insights, highlight moments and umpiring discussions in the intermission!
Team Changes
A couple of last-minute changes have occurred to both teams. Regarding Sydney, a leg concern to Amber Hall means that Jayde Herdegen will make her initial game from the bench in the championship match. Regarding the Broncos, a single change occurred from the initial roster, with Destiny Brill joining the first team and Jada Ferguson moving to the bench.
Team Lineups
Sydney Roosters
- 1. Brydie Parker
- 5. Jayme Fressard
- 3. Jessica Sergis
- 4. Isabelle Kelly
- 16. Mia Wood
- 6. Corban Baxter
- 7. Jocelyn Kelleher
- 8. Otesa Pule
- 9. Keeley Davis
- 10. Rima Butler
- 11. Aliyah Nasio
- 12. Jasmin Strange
- 13. Olivia Kernick
Bench Players
- 14. Shawden Burton
- 15. Macie Carlile
- 17. Eliza Lopamaua
- 18. Jayde Herdegen
Backup
- 18. Taniesha Gray
Broncos Team
- 1. Tamika Upton
- 2. Kerri Johnson
- 3. Mele Hufanga
- 4. Julia Robinson
- 5. Hayley Maddick
- 6. Gayle Broughton
- 7. Ali Brigginshaw
- 8. Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala
- 14. Destiny Brill
- 10. Brianna Clark
- 11. Lauren Dam
- 12. Romy Teitzel
- 13. Keilee Joseph
Bench Players
- 9. Jada Ferguson
- 15. Chelsea Lenarduzzi
- 16. Shenae Ciesiolka
- 17. Shalom Sauaso
Backup
- 18. Reegan Hicks
Match Preview
Greetings for the NRLW grand final! This league has grown bigger and better each season, from just four teams back in 2018 to a substantially expanded 12 teams. Interestingly enough, the final features the Roosters and Broncos in the grand final, similar to back in 2018.
The two sides have been outstanding during this year – the Roosters are yet to be defeated in 2025 and the Broncos have lost only one game. Both sides display superstars throughout their lineups and both are perfectly capable of claiming victory when performing well.
The last matchup between them occurred in round three – during July – when Sydney achieved a tight triumph by just four points. During that contest, the Roosters started strongly, built a significant interval advantage, before the Broncos staged a late game rally. Olivia Kernick scored a crucial closing score to ensure the win for the title holders in an entertaining encounter. Should the two sides duplicate that effort from that previous meeting, fans can expect an exceptional contest today.
Given the anticipation coming up, let's begin!
