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James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower and Brandon Savage to review the 2026 NRL Grand Final, as the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights 19–18.
The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable finals run, the Roosters’ clinical performance, Daly Cherry-Evans’ key moments, James Tedesco’s legacy and the impact of Spencer Leniu.
Plus, the Knights’ future, Roosters recruitment and academy success, Kangaroos selection discussion, and the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Welcome and Roosters crowned 2026 premiers
1:40 — Newcastle’s brave grand final performance
4:00 — Key moments: Dom Young, Ponga and Newcastle’s tries
6:20 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and game management
8:00 — Roosters’ possession, kick chase and clinical edge
10:00 — Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Roosters’ big names
12:00 — Spencer Leniu’s impact off the bench
13:40 — Roosters’ forward pack and physicality
15:05 — Newcastle’s future and Justin Holbrook’s impact
18:10 — Thomas Cant at dummy-half and Newcastle’s desperation
22:30 — Roosters recruitment, academy and next generation
25:30 — James Tedesco’s place among the great Roosters fullbacks
28:00 — Kangaroos squad discussion and selection calls
29:30 — Pacific Championship concerns and player availability
32:00 — Tedesco, Edwards and the fullback debate
35:55 — Rugby League Insider’s World Cup coverage
36:55 — Final wrap-up
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