NRL grand final 2026 LIVE updates: Knights spring dummy-half switch; Roosters cap undefeated season with NRLW title

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 4, 2026

Fans are slowly making their way to Accor Stadium for the 2026 NRLW and NRL grand finals. Follow all the action.

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