The two standout teams of the year will go head-to-head in a fitting decider with the Roosters taking on the Broncos to crown this year’s champion team.

The Roosters claimed the minor premiership after going through the season unbeaten, while the Broncos lost only one game – to their grand final opponents in Round 3.

The Broncos finished the regular season with the best attack (404 points) and the best defence (116 points against) but it was that early loss to the defending champs that cost them the chance to finish top-of-the-table two years running.

The two sides go into this decider with contrasting results – the Broncos firing out of the blocks against the Knights at the height of the Brisbane heat, with 21,367 fans seated at Suncorp Stadium to watch the home team prevail.

The Roosters were given an almighty shock against their 2024 grand final opponents the Sharks, who fought gamely before going down 17-16 in a thriller, with Jocelyn Kelleher stepping up to slot the winner in her 50th NRLW game.

With some of the biggest names in the NRLW on show as well as rising stars of the future, it all points to an entertaining game of rugby league to close the season. 

Team News

Roosters:Star forward Amber Hall has fallen short in her bid to feature in the decider, with the Kiwi Fern ruled out in Sunday’s final team update. Hall will be replaced by Jayde Herdegen on the interchange. A cruel blow for winger Taina Naividi who suffered an ACL injury at Saturday’s captain’s run. Mia Wood shifts from the bench onto the wing. Aliyah Nasio is straight back into the second row in her return from suspension. Taneisha Gray is the 18th player.

Broncos: A late change for Brisbane coach Scott Prince, with Destiny Brill moving to the starting side to line up at hooker and Jada Ferguson shifting to the interchange. Reegan Hicks is the 18th player. Fullback Tamika Upton will line up for her 50th NRLW game just days after claiming a historic second Dally M Medal. 

Stat Attack

The Roosters have won their last five games against the Broncos.
Broncos fullback Tamika Upton will make her 50th NRLW appearance.
Roosters fullback Brydie Parker will play in her fifth NRLW grand final for the club.
Broncos lock Keilee Joseph won an NRLW premiership with the Roosters in 2021.
Roosters second-rower Jasmin Strange is aiming for her third consecutive grand final win.
Broncos coach Scott Prince returns to the grand final stage for the first time in 20 years.
The Roosters are aiming to equal the men’s premiership record of 19 consecutive victories.
The Broncos have won all four games at Accor Stadium.
Roosters lock Olivia Kernick has scored five tries in six games against the Broncos.
Broncos winger Kerri Johnson has scored 10 tries in 12 NRLW appearances.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.