NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters Face Off Against Brisbane Broncos
Live Match Updates
Keep up with all the latest developments from the eagerly awaited women's rugby league championship.
Latest Developments
Quick Catch-Up
If you're looking to get up to speed on what to expect from this competitive match, consider checking out this in-depth look.
Fan Interaction
Feel free to share your thoughts during the match. While the pace will be fast throughout the contest, we'll consider your perspectives, notable actions and umpiring discussions during halftime!
Lineup Updates
Some recent modifications happened to each squad. For the Roosters, a muscle issue to Amber Hall leads to Jayde Herdegen prepares for her NRLW debut from the bench in the championship match. Regarding the Broncos, an adjustment was made from the earlier announced roster, with Destiny Brill entering the starting lineup and Jada Ferguson coming off 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
Reserve
- 18. Taniesha Gray
Brisbane Broncos
- 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
Reserve
- 18. Reegan Hicks
Match Preview
Greetings for the premier women's rugby match! This tournament has expanded significantly and better each season, starting with only four squads back in 2018 to a substantially expanded 12 teams. Interestingly enough, the championship match includes the Roosters and Broncos in the grand final, just as we did back in 2018.
Both teams have been exceptional throughout the campaign – the Roosters haven't lost in 2025 and the Broncos have lost only one game. Each team display superstars throughout their lineups and both are perfectly capable of taking the championship when performing well.
Their previous encounter occurred in the third round – during July – when the Roosters earned a tight triumph by just four points. During that contest, the Roosters opened impressively, built a significant half-time lead, before the Broncos mounted a late game rally. Olivia Kernick notched a decisive late try to ensure the win for the defending premiers in an entertaining encounter. If the competitors repeat that performance from that previous meeting, viewers will witness a magnificent game today.
With plenty of excitement ahead of us, the action commences!
