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Broncos NRLW stars credit 'Princey blow-up' for season turnaround

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Broncos NRLW stars credit 'Princey blow-up' for season turnaround. (2026, September 16). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/nrlw-brisbane-broncos-finals-tamika-upton-romy-teitzel/107162368

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Broncos NRLW stars Romy Teitzel and Tamika Upton attribute their team’s season turnaround, which secured them a finals berth after winning three consecutive matches, to a half-time motivational speech from coach Scott Prince during a difficult game earlier this year. The Broncos will face the Knights in an elimination final on Saturday.
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Romy Teitzel and Tamika Upton, stars of the Brisbane Broncos NRLW team, attribute their team’s turnaround this season to a motivational half-time speech given by coach Scott Prince. After struggling earlier in the season, the Broncos won three consecutive matches to secure a spot in the finals. The latest victory was against the Warriors with a score of 52-18 on Sunday, September 13th. The team will now face an elimination final match against the Knights on Saturday, September 19th at 4:05 pm.

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“The articles refer to different matches; Article A focuses on the Broncos' performance in their match against the Warriors, while Article B describes Canberra's victory over Wests and mentions an upcoming game between Broncos versus Knights.”
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Broncos Knights Raiders Roosters Tigers

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Broncos ORG · 5× Knights ORG · 3× Raiders ORG · 2× Romy Teitzel PERSON · 2× Tamika Upton PERSON · 2× Tigers ORG · 2× Bulldogs ORG · 1× Cowboys ORG · 1× Eels ORG · 1× Roosters ORG · 1×

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Thu, 10 Sept, 7:45 pm, Final score, Roosters 42, Bulldogs 12 Fri, 11 Sept, 5:40 pm, Final score, Tigers 10, Raiders 22 Sat, 12 Sept, 12:00 pm, Final score, Eels 33, Cowboys 28 Sat, 12 Sept, 5:10 pm, Final score, Sharks 16, Dragons 8 Sun, 13 Sept, 12:00 pm, Final score, Broncos 52, Warriors 18 Sun, 13 Sept, 1:45 pm, Final score, Knights 20, Titans 32 Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Game not started, Tigers versus Raiders Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Game not started, Broncos versus Knights Broncos NRLW stars Romy Teitzel and Tamika Upton explain season turnaround in premiership defence In short: Broncos players Romy Teitzel and Tamika Upton say a half-time address from coach Scott Prince helped turn their season around. The Broncos won three straight matches in the regular season to earn a finals berth. What's next? The Broncos host the Knights in an elimination final on Saturday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-17
2026-09-17 · ABC News (AU)
Broncos NRLW stars credit 'Princey blow-up' for season turnaround · assertive framing

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Thu, 10 Sept, 7:45 pm, Final score, Roosters 42, Bulldogs 12 Fri, 11 Sept, 5:40 pm, Final score, Tigers 10, Raiders 22 Sat, 12 Sept, 12:00 pm, Final score, Eels 33, Cowboys 28 Sat, 12 Sept, 5:10 pm, Final score, Sharks 16, Dragons 8 Sun, 13 Sept, 12:00 pm, Final score, Broncos 52, Warriors 18 Sun, 13 Sept, 1:45 pm, Final score, Knights 20, Titans 32 Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Game not started, Tigers versus Raiders Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Game not started, Broncos versus Knights Broncos NRLW stars Romy Teitzel and Tamika Upton explain season turnaround in premiership defence In short: Broncos players Romy Teitzel and Tamika Upton say a half-time address from coach Scott Prince helped turn their season around. The Broncos won three straight matches in the regular season to earn a finals berth. What's next? The Broncos host the Knights in an elimination final on Saturday. asserted
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