NRL grand final celebrations: Roosters celebrate NRL and NRLW premierships

After holding Zach Merrett to his contract in 2025, sacking a coach midway through the season and finishing dead last; the time for tough talk at Essendon is well and truly over.

Ryan Lonergan made his debut for the Wallabies in Auckland last year. He returns this week as one of the team’s most important players.

Daly Cherry-Evans’ recruitment, like Cooper Cronk’s in 2018, proved the difference for the Roosters in 2026 as he owned another grand final.

Goalkeeper Ollie Wright insists Gillingham responded well on Saturday after a heavy defeat at York the week before.

Proud Chatham manager Kevin Hake is thrilled to be giving something back to fans this week after a courageous FA Cup performance ended in defeat.

Dark sunglasses, ski goggles and a close call with a tree. The Roosters celebrated their dual premierships in style.

Jaymie Graham has finally won a senior coaching role, landing the coveted position at North Melbourne.

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters names his squad for the Rugby League World Cup.

Marnus Labuschagne has responded to all the debate over whether he merits a place in Australia’s Test future by scoring his first century in 11 months – against an invitational South African XI.

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

The trade period officially kicks off on Monday when clubs meet at Marvel Stadium to eyeball each other before 10 days of gamesmanship and deals.