NRLW Championship Match: Sydney Roosters Face Off Against Brisbane Broncos
Real-Time Game Coverage
Follow along for the newest action from the highly anticipated NRLW grand final.
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Quick Catch-Up
If you're looking to understand the matchup on what to expect from this exciting contest, take a look at this in-depth look.
Audience Participation
Remember you can send your opinions during the match. Although the tempo will be fast during gameplay, we'll consider your insights, key plays and umpiring discussions during halftime!
Team Changes
Several late adjustments were made to both teams. With the Roosters, a calf injury suffered by Amber Hall results in Jayde Herdegen is set to make her NRLW debut as a substitute in the championship match. For the Broncos, a single change happened from the previously named squad selection, with Destiny Brill entering the first team and Jada Ferguson coming off the bench.
Team Lineups
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 Squad
- 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
Game Introduction
Hello and welcome to the premier women's rugby match! This competition has developed substantially and better each season, from just four teams back in 2018 to a much more significant 12 teams. Remarkably, we still ended up with the Roosters and Broncos in the championship game, exactly like back in 2018.
Each squad have been outstanding throughout the campaign – Sydney remains undefeated in 2025 and the Broncos have lost only one game. Each team boast star players across the park and both are perfectly capable of securing the win at their best.
Their previous encounter occurred in match week three – earlier this season – when the Roosters secured a tight triumph by only four points. In that game, Sydney began powerfully, created a comfortable break margin, before the Broncos mounted a late game rally. Olivia Kernick notched a decisive final touchdown to secure the victory for the reigning champions in a thrilling contest. Should the two sides replicate that intensity from their last encounter, spectators are guaranteed a superb match today.
Considering the buildup ahead of us, the action commences!
