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Broncos into fifth NRLW grand final after toppling Titans

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Brisbane Broncos secured their place in the NRL Women's grand final for the fifth time by defeating Gold Coast Titans 20-8 on Sunday, September 27 at Robina. The match saw key performances from Broncos players Tamika Upton and Romy Teitzel, while the Titans struggled with discipline and defense. Brisbane will face Sydney Roosters in the grand final next Sunday, marking Ali Brigginshaw's last game before retirement.
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On Sunday, October 4, the Brisbane Broncos defeated the Gold Coast Titans in a preliminary final of the NRL Women's competition at Robina Stadium. The Broncos won with a score of 20-8 to secure their place in the grand final for the fifth consecutive year, where they will face the Sydney Roosters. This victory marks the Broncos' fifth appearance and fourth win in grand finals. Notably, Ali Brigginshaw, a legend of the team, is set to play her last match before retiring. The Titans were dealt a significant blow when lock Sienna Lofipo was ruled out with a suspected broken jaw late in the game.

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📰 NRLW Titans Broncos Finals
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Brisbane Broncos Raiders Roosters Titans

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Titans ORG · 8× Broncos ORG · 7× Brisbane GPE · 2× Raiders ORG · 2× Romy Teitzel PERSON · 2× Roosters ORG · 2× Upton PERSON · 2× Knights ORG · 1× NRLW ORG · 1× Tigers ORG · 1×

Narrative

A stunning cutout pass by Titans second-rower and standout player Evania Isa'ako close to the line got the hosts on the board with winger Destiny Mino-Sinapati diving over in the corner. Gold Coast's numbering in defence inside their quarter line was all at sea in the first half and it was too easy for Upton to put back-rower Lauren Dam over. Teitzel turned creator and powerhouse winger Julia Robinson, who had a blinder, was on the end of it and the Titans were on the rack.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27
🔮 The showdown next Sunday will be Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw's final match before retiring.
2026-09-27 · ABC News (AU)
Broncos into fifth NRLW grand final after toppling Titans · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 0 hedged)

- - → Defending premier Brisbane is through to another NRLW grand final showdown with the Sydney Roosters after ending the dream run of Gold Coast in the preliminary final. asserted
Brisbane → end → final
The Broncos won 20-8 away at Robina to secure their fifth win in a row to qualify for their fifth grand final. asserted
Broncos → win → final
They have won all four that they have contested. asserted
they → win → that
The showdown next Sunday will be Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw's final match before retiring. asserted
showdown → retire → ?
Last year the Broncos beat the Roosters 22-18. asserted
Broncos → beat → Roosters
The Broncos romped to a 20-4 lead in a four-try opening half on Sunday where they dominated in every area. asserted
they → romp → area
Titans lock Sienna Lofipo was ruled out of the match with a suspected broken jaw late in the half in a huge blow. asserted
Lofipo → rule → blow
The big game experience of in-form Broncos trio Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell and Romy Teitzel came to the fore as the hosts wilted under the pressure. asserted
hosts → come → pressure
Upton, from full-back, was too elusive and strong to score the opening try when she beat three Titans with a step and a surge. asserted
she → score → step
The discipline of the hosts, who had won their previous 10 matches in a row, let them down early with three penalties and they paid the price. asserted
they → win → price
Half-back Southwell turned second-rower Romy Teitzel back on the inside and she raced through a giant hole. asserted
she → turn → hole
A stunning cutout pass by Titans second-rower and standout player Evania Isa'ako close to the line got the hosts on the board with winger Destiny Mino-Sinapati diving over in the corner. Gold Coast's numbering in defence inside their quarter line was all at sea in the first half and it was too easy for Upton to put back-rower Lauren Dam over. Teitzel turned creator and powerhouse winger Julia Robinson, who had a blinder, was on the end of it and the Titans were on the rack. asserted
Titans → get → rack
Isa'ako collected her own ricocheted grubber kick to give the Titans a sniff after the break but Brisbane's defence on its line was too good. asserted
defence → collect → line
Titans full-back Lily Patston also had an early finish when she went off with a category one HIA in the second half. asserted
she → have → half
The Titans had a great season under coach Karyn Murphy but will be disappointed after failing to hit their straps in the biggest game of the season. asserted
Titans → have → season
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