NRL Judiciary Grand Final 2026: Four players have been charged following Grand Final day, with Kalyn Ponga cited from the men’s decider and three Brisbane Broncos players charged from the NRLW Grand Final.
The Match Review Committee reviewed incidents from both Grand Final matches, issuing one charge from the NRL Grand Final and three charges from the NRLW season decider.
The Sydney Roosters completed a historic double on Grand Final day, defeating Newcastle 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final before overpowering the Brisbane Broncos 30-6 in the NRLW Grand Final.
NRL Judiciary Grand Final 2026 Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Competition | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyn Ponga | Knights | NRL | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Ali Brigginshaw | Broncos | NRLW | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | 1 match suspension* | 2 matches |
| Brianna Clark | Broncos | NRLW | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | 1 match suspension* | 2 matches |
| Shannon Mato | Broncos | NRLW | Dangerous Contact | Grade 1 | Warning | 1 match suspension |
Players Facing Suspension
- Ali Brigginshaw (Broncos NRLW) – 1 match suspension or $400 fine under Rule 39A.
- Brianna Clark (Broncos NRLW) – 1 match suspension or $400 fine under Rule 39A.
- Shannon Mato (Broncos NRLW) – Warning issued, but faces a 1-match suspension if found guilty at panel.
*Rule 39A allows the player to elect to pay a $400 fine instead of serving a one-match suspension upon entering a guilty plea.
