NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters Challenge Brisbane Broncos
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Match Insights
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Team Changes
Several late adjustments were made to the competing sides. With the Roosters, a leg concern to Amber Hall leads to Jayde Herdegen is set to make her NRLW debut as a substitute in the championship match. For the Broncos, one switch occurred from the initial roster, with Destiny Brill coming into the starting side and Jada Ferguson coming off the bench.
Team Lineups
Sydney Roosters
- 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
Bench Players
- 14. Shawden Burton
- 15. Macie Carlile
- 17. Eliza Lopamaua
- 18. Jayde Herdegen
Backup
- 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
Emergency
- 18. Reegan Hicks
Match Preview
Welcome to the premier women's rugby match! This tournament has grown bigger and advanced annually, from just four teams back in 2018 to a considerably larger 12 teams. Interestingly enough, the championship match includes the Roosters and Broncos in the championship game, just as we did back in 2018.
Each squad have been remarkable during this year – Sydney remains undefeated in 2025 and Brisbane has dropped just one match. Both sides display star players throughout their lineups and either are very capable of taking the championship on their day.
These teams last met occurred in the third round – during July – when the Roosters secured a narrow victory by just four points. During that contest, the Roosters started strongly, built a significant break margin, before the Broncos mounted a final period fightback. Olivia Kernick notched a decisive final touchdown to ensure the win for the title holders in an entertaining encounter. Should the two sides duplicate that effort from their last encounter, fans can expect a superb match today.
Given the anticipation before us, let's begin!
