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Sydney Roosters Wins NRL Grand Final with 19-18 Win Against Newcastle Knights
Daly Cherry-Evans sealed the one-point win with a 70th-minute field goal as Mark Nawaqanitawase scored two tries and James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal.
- On Sunday, the Sydney Roosters defeated the Newcastle Knights 19-18 to claim their 16th National Rugby League premiership title at Accor Stadium, rallying from a 12-0 deficit.
- Newcastle entered as 'wooden spooners' from last year, racing to an early 12-0 lead through tries from Francis Manuleleua and Kalyn Ponga before the Roosters dominated the second half.
- Clive Churchill Medalist James Tedesco led the comeback, while Mark Nawaqanitawase scored two tries and Daly Cherry-Evans kicked the decisive 70th-minute field goal to seal the 19-18 victory.
- Completing an undefeated season of 13 consecutive wins, the Roosters' women's side defeated the Brisbane Broncos 30-6 to achieve a historic premiership double on the same day.
- A tragic Saturday vehicle incident injured 10 Newcastle fans, providing a somber backdrop as the Knights sought their first title since 2001 during their emotional finals campaign.
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