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The article provides details about the upcoming NRL and NRLW grand finals scheduled for October 4th in Sydney at Stadium Australia. It specifies start times for both finals based on different time zones, noting that the NRL match will be exclusively aired by Channel 9 with no alternative broadcasting options like Kayo or Fox Sports available. The piece also highlights teams competing in each final: the Roosters against Newcastle Knights in the men's NRL grand final and a rematch of last year’s finalists, Sydney Roosters versus Brisbane Broncos, in the women's NRLW grand final.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-01,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
It is clear from the articles provided that the NRLW (National Rugby League Women's) grand final took place on October 4, with the Sydney Roosters defeating the Brisbane Broncos by a score of 30-6. The match was notable for several reasons:
- Vindication and Redemption: The Roosters won in a dominant fashion after losing to the Broncos in last year's grand final. Their victory equaled the record margin set in the NRLW’s previous season, which raises concerns about competitive balance.
- Talent Distribution Concerns: Critics are questioning whether the league's talent is too concentrated within a few teams, such as the Roosters and Broncos, suggesting that other teams might struggle to compete with these powerhouses.
- Career Finale for Ali Brigginshaw: The match marked the end of an illustrious career for Brisbane Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw, who has been instrumental in raising the profile of women's rugby league. Despite her legendary status and experience, the Broncos struggled against a superior Roosters team that displayed outstanding performance across multiple aspects of the game.
- Roosters’ Perfect Season: The Sydney Roosters not only avenged their loss from last year but also completed an unbeaten season with this victory, showcasing their dominance throughout the competition.
- Potential for a Standalone Grand Final Event: With growing popularity and increasing viewership, there is discussion about whether it would be feasible to hold NRLW’s grand final as a standalone event without being part of the men's NRL grand final day in the future.
- Statistical Dominance: The Broncos struggled significantly with their completion rate and were overwhelmed by Roosters’ offensive prowess, leading to an early loss that was decided even before halftime.
### Key Statistics from the Grand Final:
- Completion Rate: Brisbane completed just 60% of sets compared to Sydney's much higher percentage.
- Try Scoring: The Roosters scored six straight tries during a period where Broncos did not complete any sets at all, indicating an early and insurmountable gap in quality between the teams.
### Conclusion
The NRLW grand final was a decisive victory for the Roosters that also marked a bittersweet end to Brigginshaw's career. The lopsided nature of the match has sparked discussions about competitive balance within the league, while also highlighting the ongoing growth and importance of women’s rugby league in Australia.
Written for “NRL and NRLW Grand Finals” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 7 other(s) covering the same event.
The grand finals for the men and women will be held on Sunday.
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finals → hold → Sunday
In the women's decider, the Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos face off in a rematch of last year's grand final.
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Roosters → face → final
In the men's grand final, the Sydney Roosters are facing the Newcastle Knights.
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Roosters → face → Knights
Here's everything you need to know about the NRL and NRLW grand finals day.
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you → need → day
The NRL and NRLW grand finals will be held on Sunday, October 4, the first day of daylight saving time in many states and territories across the country.
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finals → hold → country
Here is when each grand final begins in each state and territory.
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begins → begin → state
How can you watch and listen to the grand final?
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you → watch → final
The game will be on Channel 9 and 9Now, but be very aware that it will not be shown on Kayo or Fox Sports.
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it → show → Kayo
Where are the NRL and NRLW grand finals being played?
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finals → play → ?
The NRL and NRLW grand finals are being played at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
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finals → play → Sydney
Stadium Australia has hosted every NRL grand final since 1999, with the exception of the 2021 decider which was played at Brisbane's Lang Park during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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which → host → pandemic
Since the NRLW's inception in 2018, all grand finals have been played at Stadium Australia, again with 2021 being the exception.
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2021 → play → Australia
That decider was played at Dolphin Stadium in Redcliffe.
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decider → play → Redcliffe
Who is playing in the NRL grand final?
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Who → play → final
The Sydney Roosters face the Newcastle Knights for the NRL premiership.
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Roosters → face → premiership
The Roosters finished the season fourth on the ladder, and lost their opening match of the finals before victories over Cronulla and the Dolphins.
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Roosters → finish → Cronulla
The Newcastle Knights finished seventh on the ladder.
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Knights → finish → ladder
After defeating Souths in the first week of the finals, the Knights went to Auckland and defeated the Warriors, then beat Penrith while being down to 12 players for all of the second half.
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Knights → defeat → half
Who is playing in the NRLW grand final?
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Who → play → final
The Sydney Roosters are undefeated in 2026, winning all 11 matches in the home-and-away season, then defeating the Canberra Raiders in last week's preliminary final.
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Roosters → win → final
It mirrors Sydney's fantastic NRLW season in 2025, where they were undefeated until losing in last year's decider to the Brisbane Broncos.
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they → mirror → Broncos
The Broncos finished third on the table, with a record of 8–3 in the home-and-away season.
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Broncos → finish → season
The Broncos suffered a three-game losing run in the middle of the season, but have won their past five matches, including last weekend's preliminary final win against the Gold Coast Titans.
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Broncos → suffer → Titans
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