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Roosters earn shot at perfect NRLW season with win over Canberra

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Roosters earn shot at perfect NRLW season with win over Canberra. (2026, September 26). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-26/roosters-through-to-nrlw-grand-final-with-raiders-win/107199658

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The Sydney Roosters secured their place in the NRLW grand final after defeating the Canberra Raiders 20-10 on September 26. This win caps a perfect regular season for the Roosters, who won all 11 of their games. They now aim to improve upon last year's loss in the decider and face either the Gold Coast or Brisbane teams next Sunday.
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The Sydney Roosters secured their spot in the NRLW grand final by defeating the Canberra Raiders 20-10 on Saturday night at Allianz Stadium. The match was marked by early dominance from the Roosters when Jayme Fressard scored a try just two minutes into the game, but the Raiders fought back strongly after Rima Butler's barge in the 19th minute. Despite Canberra’s efforts, including Hollie-Mae Dodd’s second-half try, the Roosters held on with crucial contributions from Jess Sergis and Tarryn Aiken, who scored a decisive try with two minutes remaining. This victory ensures the Roosters remain undefeated this season and will face either Gold Coast or Brisbane in next Sunday's grand final, aiming to win their third consecutive title after losing last year’s decider to Brisbane.

Written for “Roosters NRLW Grand Final Spot” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Roosters NRLW Grand Final Spot
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 0 of 16 claims Outlet record 61/100
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 1 of 29 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A reports on the Sydney Roosters' victory over the Canberra Raiders to secure a spot in the NRLW grand final, while Article B covers multiple matches including several involving the Roosters but does not focus on the same specific match against the Raiders.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A describes the Sydney Roosters' victory over the Canberra Raiders to secure a spot in the NRLW grand final, while Article B focuses on Matty Johns praising Newcastle Knights fans after their match against the Panthers.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 1 of 42 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles describe different matches and outcomes involving various teams over multiple dates.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 4 of 51 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A describes the Roosters' win over the Raiders to secure a spot in the NRLW grand final, while Article B provides a broader summary of various matches including some involving the Roosters but not focusing on the same specific event as Article A.”
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Broncos NRLW Raiders Roosters Tigers

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Roosters ORG · 3× Broncos ORG · 2× NRLW ORG · 2× Raiders ORG · 2× Canberra Raiders ORG · 1× Knights ORG · 1× Sydney Roosters ORG · 1× The Sydney Roosters ORG · 1× Tigers ORG · 1× Titans ORG · 1×

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Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Broncos 40, Knights 16 Sat, 26 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 20, Raiders 10 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Titans versus Broncos Sun, 4 Oct, 4:00 pm, Game not started, versus Sydney Roosters through to NRLW grand final after 20-10 victory over Canberra Raiders In short: The Sydney Roosters are the first team through to the NRLW grand final after a 20-10 win over the Canberra Raiders. The Roosters won all of their 11 regular season games and are now looking to avenge their defeat in last year's decider.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26
🔮 The Roosters will play either Gold Coast or Brisbane in next Sunday's grand final, with the two Queensland sides facing off tomorrow.
2026-09-26 · ABC News (AU)
Roosters earn shot at perfect NRLW season with win over Canberra · assertive framing

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Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Broncos 40, Knights 16 Sat, 26 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 20, Raiders 10 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Game not started, Titans versus Broncos Sun, 4 Oct, 4:00 pm, Game not started, versus Sydney Roosters through to NRLW grand final after 20-10 victory over Canberra Raiders In short: The Sydney Roosters are the first team through to the NRLW grand final after a 20-10 win over the Canberra Raiders. The Roosters won all of their 11 regular season games and are now looking to avenge their defeat in last year's decider. asserted
Roosters → start → decider
The Roosters will play either Gold Coast or Brisbane in next Sunday's grand final, with the two Queensland sides facing off tomorrow. asserted
sides → play → final
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