The NRL Grand Final, NRLW Grand Final and State Championship Final team lists for the 2026 season have been released, with every club naming their 22-man squad for the weekend’s matches.
Below you’ll find the confirmed 1-17 lineups, interchange benches, and reserves for every game, plus head-to-head records and recent form between the teams.
Related
- Full Grand Final coverage → /nrl/2026-season/grand-final/
- Full Grand Final tips → /nrl-grand-final-predictions-2026/
- NRL Preliminary Final Review → /nrl-prelim-finals-review-result-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
All kick-off times are in Sydney time (ADST).
Grand Final Fixtures
| Competition | Match | Kick-Off | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRL State Championship | Panthers vs Dolphins | 2:20pm | Accor Stadium |
| NRLW Grand Final | Roosters vs Broncos | 4:00pm | Accor Stadium |
| NRL Grand Final | Roosters vs Knights | 7:30pm | Accor Stadium |
Read Full Previews
- Roosters vs Knights → roosters-vs-knights-grand-final-preview-2026
- Roosters vs Broncos → roosters-vs-broncos-nrlw-grand-final-preview-2026
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NRL GRAND FINAL: Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights
Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 7:30pm AEST (6:30pm AEST) – Accor Stadium, Sydney
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now
Referee: Adam Gee | Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Starting Lineups (1-13)
| Roosters Player | No. | Position | No. | Knights Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Tedesco (c) | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Kalyn Ponga (c) |
| Daniel Tupou | 2 | Winger | 2 | Dominic Young |
| Billy Smith | 3 | Centre | 3 | Dane Gagai |
| Robert Toia | 4 | Centre | 4 | Bradman Best |
| Mark Nawaqanitawase | 5 | Winger | 5 | Greg Marzhew |
| Daly Cherry-Evans | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Fletcher Sharpe |
| Sam Walker | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Sandon Smith |
| Naufahu Whyte | 8 | Prop | 8 | Tyson Frizell |
| Reece Robson | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Phoenix Crossland* |
| Lindsay Collins | 10 | Prop | 10 | Cody Hopwood |
| Salesi Foketi | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Jermaine McEwen |
| Siua Wong | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Francis Manuleleua |
| Victor Radley | 13 | Lock | 13 | Mat Croker |
Interchange & Reserves
| Roosters Player | No. | Category | No. | Knights Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Watson | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Harrison Graham |
| Angus Crichton | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Lachlan Crouch |
| Nat Butcher | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Pasami Saulo |
| Spencer Leniu | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Dylan Lucas |
| Hugo Savala | 18 | Interchange | 18 | Fletcher Hunt |
| Cody Ramsey | 19 | Interchange | 19 | Thomas Cant |
| Benaiah Ioelu | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Kyle McCarthy |
| Tommy Talau | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Diesel Hagan |
| Egan Butcher | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana |
Team Changes
Roosters: Benaiah Ioelu (in), Egan Butcher (in), Tommy Talau (in) / No changes to team from previous round
Knights: Diesel Hagan (in), Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana (in), Kyle McCarthy (in) / No changes to team from previous round
* Pending judiciary result.
Head-to-Head
| Roosters Wins | Knights Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 21 | 2 |
Last 5 Encounters (most recent first)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Friday, 24 July 2026 | Roosters 23 def Knights 22 |
| Sunday, 19 April 2026 | Roosters 38 def Knights 24 |
| Saturday, 14 June 2025 | Roosters 12 def Knights 8 |
| Thursday, 11 April 2024 | Roosters 22 def Knights 20 |
| Saturday, 17 June 2023 | Roosters 18 def Knights 16 |
NRLW GRAND FINAL: Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos
Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 4:00pm AEDT (3:00pm AEST) – Accor Stadium, Sydney
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now / Foxtel / Kayo
Referee: Belinda Sharpe | Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Roosters Player | No. | Position | No. | Broncos Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corban Baxter | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Tamika Upton (c) |
| Brydie Parker | 2 | Winger | 2 | Kerri Johnson |
| Jessica Sergis | 3 | Centre | 3 | Deleni Paitai |
| Isabelle Kelly (c) | 4 | Centre | 4 | Georgia Bartlett |
| Jayme Fressard | 5 | Winger | 5 | Julia Robinson |
| Jocelyn Kelleher | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Ali Brigginshaw |
| Tarryn Aiken | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Jesse Southwell |
| Millie Elliott | 8 | Prop | 8 | Shannon Mato |
| Keeley Nizza | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Jada Ferguson |
| Otesa Pule | 10 | Prop | 10 | Brianna Clark |
| Sariah Paki | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Lauren Dam |
| Jasmin Strange | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Romy Teitzel |
| Olivia Kernick | 13 | Lock | 13 | Lillian Yarrow |
Interchange & Reserves
| Roosters Player | No. | Role | No. | Broncos Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taina Naividi | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Rhemy Hinckesman |
| Aliyah Nasio | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Chelsea Lenarduzzi |
| Rima Butler | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Reegan Hicks |
| Amber Hall | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Harlem Walker |
| Mia Wood | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Caitlin Urwin |
| Taneisha Gray | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Tara McGrath-West |
| Nikiah Campbell | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Linneke Gevers |
| Shawden Burton | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Breanna Eales |
| Keighley Simpson | 22 | Reserve | 22 | Amanii Misa |
Team Changes
Roosters: Keighley Simpson (in), Nikiah Campbell (in), Shawden Burton (in), Taneisha Gray (in) / No changes from previous round.
Broncos: Amanii Misa (in), Breanna Eales (in), Linneke Gevers (in), Tara McGrath-West (in) / No changes from previous round.
Head-to-Head
| Roosters Wins | Broncos Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 0 |
Last 5 Encounters (most recent first)
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 15 August 2026 | Roosters 34 def Broncos 20 |
| Sunday, 5 October 2025 | Broncos 22 def Roosters 18 |
| Sunday, 20 July 2025 | Roosters 30 def Broncos 26 |
| Sunday, 4 August 2024 | Roosters 28 def Broncos 12 |
| Saturday, 22 July 2023 | Roosters 36 def Broncos 18 |
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Penrith Panthers vs Redcliffe Dolphins
Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 2:20pm AEDT (1:20pm AEST) – Accor Stadium, Sydney
📺 Nine Network
Referee: Kieren Irons | Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Starting Line-up (1-13)
| Panthers Player | No. | Position | No. | Dolphins Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxen Edgar | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Trai Fuller |
| Nick Murphy | 2 | Winger | 2 | Steven Numambo |
| Patrick Moimoi | 3 | Centre | 3 | Jude Saldanha |
| Jesse McLean | 4 | Centre | 4 | Kyle Coghill |
| Jirah Liddiard | 5 | Winger | 5 | Tevita Naufahu |
| Keahn Skipps | 6 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Jake Averillo |
| Kurt Falls | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Joshua James |
| Tom Ale | 8 | Prop | 8 | Sebastian Su’a |
| Billy Scott | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Brent Woolf |
| Josh Ruxton | 10 | Prop | 10 | Felise Kaufusi |
| Zakauri Clarke | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Brian Pouniu |
| Kalani Leuluai-Going (c) | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Sam Elliott |
| Luron Patea | 13 | Lock | 13 | Bradley Schneider |
Interchange & Reserves
| Panthers Player | No. | Role | No. | Dolphins Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vea Tapa’atoutai | 14 | Interchange | 14 | Jordan Plath |
| Jakeb Vailalo | 15 | Interchange | 15 | Sheldon Pitama (c) |
| Delahia Wigmore | 16 | Interchange | 16 | Domenico De Stradis |
| Buster Hindmarsh | 17 | Interchange | 17 | Jaron Purcell |
| Toby Crosby | 18 | Replacement | 18 | Jack Johnson |
| Haami Loza | 19 | Reserve | 19 | Joven Gyemore |
| Hokafonu Lemoto | 20 | Reserve | 20 | Mason Lome-Hindle |
| Jenson Tuaoi | 21 | Reserve | 21 | Jonah Raidaveta |
| Tuaomaliemavaitoelau Patea | 22 | Reserve | 22 | LJ Nonu |
Team Changes
Panthers: Keahn Skipps (in), Billy Scott (in), Josh Ruxton (starting), Kalani Leuluai-Going named captain.
Dolphins: Steven Numambo (in), Jake Averillo (in), Felise Kaufusi (in), Bradley Schneider (in), Sheldon Pitama named on interchange and captain.
NRL Team Lists FAQ
When are NRL team lists announced?
NRL team lists are released every Tuesday at approximately 4pm AEDT.
How many players are named in NRL team lists?
Each club names a 22-man squad, with the final 19 confirmed before kick-off.
What do the numbers 1–13 mean?
Generally numbers 1–13 represent the starting line-up, while 14–19 are interchange players.
