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NRL grand final celebrations LIVE updates: Roosters celebrate NRL and NRLW premierships

The Sydney Roosters won both the 2026 NRL and NRLW premierships, with captain James Tedesco taking home the Clive Churchill Medal.

Roosters fans across Sydney are celebrating winning the 2026 NRL and NRLW premierships on Sunday. Follow all the action.

The Long Sip
What happened

The Sydney Roosters claimed both the NRL and NRLW premierships in 2026, with fans celebrating across Sydney after the grand final.

The detail

Roosters forward Spencer Leniu collected his fourth premiership ring, and was embraced in the stands by former Panthers teammates Luai, Crichton and To'o.

And then

One injured Knights fan watched the game from his hospital bed after the Wallsend crash, saying he was proud of his team despite the loss.

Full story at SMH.com.au

What readers are saying

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What got me was Holbrook saying the fans lining Thomas Street in Wallsend from 1.30am to greet the bus after a loss showed more than just loyalty - that's the kind of community backbone that keeps a club going through the lean years. 💙
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