The final team lists have been confirmed for the 2026 NRL Grand Final, with the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights locking in their squads for tonight’s premiership decider at Accor Stadium.
Both clubs have finalised their line-ups ahead of kick-off, with any late changes, omissions and injury updates listed below.
Related Coverage
- Full Grand Final coverage → /nrl/2026-season/grand-final/
- Full Grand Final tips → /nrl-grand-final-tips-predictions-2026/
- Preview: Roosters vs Knights → /roosters-vs-knights-grand-final-preview-2026/
- Stats: Roosters vs Knights History → /roosters-vs-knights-head-to-head-history/
NRL Grand Final Team Lists 2026
Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 6:30pm AEST – Accor Stadium, Sydney
Status: Final teams
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now
Referee: Adam Gee | Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Starting Lineups (1-13)
| Roosters | No. | Position | No. | Knights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19 | Thomas Cant |
| 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
| Roosters | No. | No. | Knights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Crichton | 15 | 14 | Harrison Graham |
| Nat Butcher | 16 | 15 | Lachlan Crouch |
| Spencer Leniu | 17 | 16 | Pasami Saulo |
| Hugo Savala | 18 | 17 | Dylan Lucas |
| Cody Ramsey | 19 | 18 | Fletcher Hunt |
| Benaiah Ioelu | 20 | 21 | Diesel Hagan |
Late Changes and Team News
- Connor Watson was ruled out on Saturday, replaced by Benaiah Ioelu on the bench.
- Phoenix Crossland was suspended for his incident on Nathan Cleary in last weekend’s prelim final win and is replaced by Harrison Graham – starting from the bench. Thomas Cant will start at hooker.
How to Watch
Match: Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights
Competition: 2026 NRL Grand Final
Venue: Accor Stadium
TV: Channel 9
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEDT (6:30pm QLD)
Grand Final Storylines
Newcastle Knights are looking to become the first team in NRL history to win a premiership after finishing last the previous season.
Sydney Roosters are chasing their first premiership since 2019 and could become the first team to win the title after conceding 50 points or more during the regular season.
Results so Far
NRLW Grand Final: Sydney Roosters 30, Brisbane Broncos 6
State Championship: Redcliffe Dolphins 68, Penrith Panthers 14
