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Sydney Roosters wins NRL Grand Final with 19-18 win against Newcastle Knights

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Sydney Roosters wins NRL Grand Final with 19-18 win against Newcastle Knights. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/sydney-roosters-wins-nrl-grand-final-with-19-18-win-against-newcastle-knights/article_165060a8-7119-5d00-8deb-b9ba5b874cd3.html

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In the NRL Grand Final on Sunday at Accor Stadium in Sydney, the Sydney Roosters defeated the Newcastle Knights by a narrow margin of 19-18 in front of 80,814 spectators. The Roosters overcame an early 12-0 deficit to secure their victory with Daly Cherry-Evans’ decisive field goal and a final try from Greg Marzhew for the Knights setting up a tense finish. Earlier that day, a vehicle crash near Newcastle injured ten people while supporters were cheering on the Knights team as it departed for Sydney.

Written by AI on 2026-10-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Based on the information provided across these articles, here is a summary highlighting key points about the 2026 NRL grand final between the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights:

Event Details:
The game was held at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
This marked the first time since 1997 that the Newcastle Knights had reached the grand final.

Fan Support:
A large number of fans traveled from Newcastle to support their team, with many gathering early for pre-match festivities and watching games at local pubs like the Del Hotel and Pub in Darby Street.
Some fans were dressed in creative costumes; one notable fan wore a knight outfit acquired on eBay.

Pre-Game Incident:
Tragedy struck when a car crashed into Knights supporters near Newcastle, causing injuries to 10 people, including several children who required hospitalization.
Despite this incident, the community remained resilient and united in their support for the team.

Player Comparisons:
The fullback positions were highlighted with James Tedesco of Roosters and Kalyn Ponga of Newcastle taking center stage.
Their backgrounds contrasted widely: Tedesco had a more traditional rise to prominence, while Ponga's career highlights began early in his teenage years.

Match Highlights:
The game was closely watched for scoring plays and iconic moments that defined the ultimate prize of NRL competition.
Specific details about the match itself are not provided, but it is noted as an unforgettable event with both teams putting up a strong fight.

Community Impact:
Fans expressed determination to "defend the kingdom" in support of Newcastle's comeback from claiming the wooden spoon last year to reaching the grand final.
The tragedy only strengthened the resolve and unity among fans, showing how deeply connected they are with their team.

These aspects collectively paint a picture of a highly anticipated match with significant community and emotional impact for both teams and their supporters.

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SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney Roosters rallied from 12-0 down to win the NRL Grand Final, beating the Newcastle Knights 19-18 on Sunday. asserted

Roosters → rally → Sunday

In front of a crowd of 80,814 at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, the Roosters sealed victory by the finest of margins with Daly Cherry-Evans’ 70th-minute field goal proving decisive. asserted

goal → seal → margins

The Knights had raced to an early lead with tries from Francis Manuleleua and Kalyn Ponga and conversions by Sandon Smith. asserted

Knights → race → Smith

But the Roosters powered back with tries from Mark Nawaqanitawase either side of another from Billy Smith and two conversions by Sam Walker. asserted

Roosters → power → Walker

Cherry-Evans’ crucial kick was followed by a try from Greg Marzhew for the Knights in the closing stages to set up a tense finish. asserted

kick → follow → finish

“I’m so proud of this team. asserted

I → ’m → team

What a game,” Roosters captain James Tedesco said. asserted

Tedesco → say → game

“It felt like we had them on the ropes, but they kept coming back. asserted

they → feel → ropes

They’ve got so many great attacking players, the game could have gone either way. uncertain

game → get → players

On Saturday, a vehicle drove into a crowd standing on a road to cheer on the Knights team as it left Newcastle on its way to Sydney, injuring 10 people, including several children. asserted

it → drive → children

Earlier Sunday, the Sydney Roosters won the women’s competition with a 30-6 victory over the defending champion Brisbane Broncos to complete a perfect season of 13 consecutive wins. asserted

Roosters → win → wins

Sydney Roosters wins NRL Grand Final with 19-18 win against Newcastle Knights

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