NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters Face Off Against Brisbane Broncos
Live Match Updates
Stay tuned for all the latest developments from the eagerly awaited women's rugby league championship.
Latest Developments
Quick Catch-Up
For those wanting to get up to speed about the anticipated action from this competitive match, consider checking out this in-depth look.
Audience Participation
Feel free to send your opinions during the match. While the pace could be frantic during gameplay, we'll consider your insights, notable actions and umpiring discussions during halftime!
Roster Adjustments
Several late changes have occurred to both teams. For the Roosters, a calf injury suffered by Amber Hall means that Jayde Herdegen prepares for her first appearance from the bench in the title game. For the Broncos, an adjustment happened from the initial squad selection, with Destiny Brill entering the starting side and Jada Ferguson moving to the bench.
Squad Lists
Sydney Squad
- 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
Interchange
- 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
Emergency
- 18. Reegan Hicks
Game Introduction
Greetings for the NRLW grand final! This tournament has expanded significantly and advanced annually, from just four teams back in 2018 to a substantially expanded 12 teams. Remarkably, the championship match includes the Roosters and Broncos in the grand final, similar to back in 2018.
Each squad have been exceptional this season – the Roosters are yet to be defeated in 2025 and Brisbane has dropped just one match. Both sides feature superstars across the park and both are perfectly capable of claiming victory when performing well.
These teams last met occurred in round three – earlier this season – when Sydney achieved a narrow victory by just four points. In that game, Sydney began powerfully, created a comfortable half-time lead, before the Broncos mounted a final period fightback. Olivia Kernick registered a vital final touchdown to ensure the win for the reigning champions in an exciting game. Should the two sides duplicate that effort from the earlier matchup, viewers will witness a magnificent game today.
Considering the buildup before us, let's begin!
