NRL Tips - Finals Week 2

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On Friday, September 18, at 7:50 pm, the Brisbane Broncos defeated the Newcastle Knights by a score of 40-16 in an elimination final of the NRLW competition. The Broncos dominated with seven tries compared to the Knights' three. Key player Romy Teitzel scored two tries for the Broncos. This victory sets up the Broncos to face the Gold Coast Titans in the preliminary final next weekend, where they aim to secure their place in the grand final as defending premiers.

Written for “NRL Finals Week Highlights” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 NRL Finals Week Highlights
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