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Part of situation: 2026 NRL Grand Final: Roosters defeat Knights (5 clusters)

Sydney Roosters win 2026 NRL Grand Final 19-18 against Newcastle Knights

NRL Grand Final Sydney Roosters Newcastle Knights Daly Cherry-Evans rugby league

The Sydney Roosters claimed the 2026 NRL Premiership with a 19-18 victory over the Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium. Despite trailing 12-0 early in the match, the Roosters rallied behind tries from Mark Nawaqanitawase and Billy Smith. A decisive 70th-minute field goal by Daly Cherry-Evans secured the one-point win, marking the Roosters' first title since 2019.

James Tedesco was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal for his performance, which included running over 380 meters. The match also served as a farewell for veteran playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans, who retired following the victory. For the Knights, the loss ended a significant underdog run after finishing as the wooden-spooners the previous season.

In the women’s competition, the Sydney Roosters also secured a championship with a 30-6 win over the Brisbane Broncos. The Grand Final weekend was expected to have a major economic impact on New South Wales, with significant hospitality activity reported across the region.

Entities

Accor Stadium · Daly Cherry-Evans · James Tedesco · NRL · Newcastle Knights · Sydney Roosters

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Daly Cherry-Evans will become the oldest player to play in a Grand Final in the mandatory Grand Final era. www.sportingnews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Roosters have found a balance between halfbacks Sam Walker and Daly Cherry-Evans. www.sportingnews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Sydney Roosters are the most-supported club, attracting over 478,000 attendees.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Roosters signed Daly Cherry-Evans to help captain James Tedesco win a third premiership.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Grand Final tickets released on Monday were exhausted within two hours.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Daly Cherry-Evans chose to leave Manly for the Roosters to avoid merely jogging to the end of his career. www.sportingnews.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Mark Nawaqanitawase scored two tries in the Grand Final. www.theage.com.au
  • [● 2 SOURCES] James Tedesco ran for more than 380 meters during the match. www.theage.com.au
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Daly Cherry-Evans kicked the decisive field goal. www.theage.com.au
  • [● 2 SOURCES] James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal. www.theage.com.au

Sources

Roosters win NRL grand final in one point nail-biter | New England Times [www.netimes.com.au]
NRL Grand Final Team Lists: Roosters Vs Knights – The Biggest Betting Impacts [thesportingbase.com]
'Should have won by 50': Sydney Roosters survive late Knights surge to win 2026 Grand Final by ONE point [www.sportingnews.com]
How to watch NRL Grand Final 2026: Free streams for Roosters v Knights [www.rugbyworld.com]
Pubs prepare for record-breaking NRL Grand Final [drinksdigest.com]
NRL grand final 2026, Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights: Everyone loves to hate the Roosters. They shouldn’t [www.watoday.com.au]
‘Not in his DNA’: Roosters boss reveals why Daly Cherry-Evans really left Manly ahead of NRL Grand Final [www.sportingnews.com]
How to watch NRL Grand Final 2026: FREE live streams for Roosters vs Knights [www.techradar.com]
Tuqiri backs Cherry-Evans in NRL final [www.fbcnews.com.fj]
World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final [theqldr.com.au]
NRL grand final 2026: Newcastle Knights’ fairytale runs out of steam as Sydney Roosters too strong [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
Sydney Roosters wins NRL Grand Final with 19-18 win against Newcastle Knights [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
DCE in tears after justifying Manly exit with glorious farewell [7news.com.au]
NRL grand fina 2026: Player ratings for Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights [www.theage.com.au]
NRL grand final 2026: Newcastle Knights’ fairytale runs out of steam as Sydney Roosters too strong [www.smh.com.au]