Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights

Finished

October 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC

Local time: October 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM AEST (UTC+10:00)

Rugby Australian National Rugby League

Sydney Roosters

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle

Event Result

Sydney Roosters 19 to 18 Newcastle Knights

Status: Finished

The Sydney Roosters claimed their 16th NRL premiership with a dramatic 19-18 victory over the Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium. Newcastle made a stunning start, racing to a 12-0 lead through Francis Manuleleua and a spectacular 96-metre try from captain Kalyn Ponga, but the Roosters gradually took control through sustained possession and field position. Mark Nawaqanitawase scored either side of halftime, Billy Smith added another, and Daly Cherry-Evans kicked what proved to be the decisive field goal in the 70th minute. Newcastle refused to surrender, with Greg Marzhew scoring late to reduce the margin to a single point, but the Roosters held firm through the final minutes. James Tedesco produced a monumental performance with 385 running metres and 14 tackle breaks to win the Clive Churchill Medal, while Cherry-Evans ended his NRL career with a second premiership.

Event Details

Start time: October 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC
Venue local time: October 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Venue time zone: AEST (UTC+10:00)
Sport: Rugby
League or competition: Australian National Rugby League
Venue: Accor Stadium
City: Sydney, NSW
Country: Australia
Location: Sydney, NSW
Venue capacity: 81,000

Australian National Rugby League

League and competition information for this event.

Also known as: NRL

Sport: Rugby
Current season: 2026
Year Founded: 1997
First recorded event: March 13, 2009
Gender: Men
Country: Australia

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