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James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower and Brandon Savage to review the 2026 NRL Grand Final, as the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights 19–18.

The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable finals run, the Roosters’ clinical performance, Daly Cherry-Evans’ key moments, James Tedesco’s legacy and the impact of Spencer Leniu.

Plus, the Knights’ future, Roosters recruitment and academy success, Kangaroos selection discussion, and the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome and Roosters crowned 2026 premiers

1:40 — Newcastle’s brave grand final performance

4:00 — Key moments: Dom Young, Ponga and Newcastle’s tries

6:20 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and game management

8:00 — Roosters’ possession, kick chase and clinical edge

10:00 — Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Roosters’ big names

12:00 — Spencer Leniu’s impact off the bench

13:40 — Roosters’ forward pack and physicality

15:05 — Newcastle’s future and Justin Holbrook’s impact

18:10 — Thomas Cant at dummy-half and Newcastle’s desperation

22:30 — Roosters recruitment, academy and next generation

25:30 — James Tedesco’s place among the great Roosters fullbacks

28:00 — Kangaroos squad discussion and selection calls

29:30 — Pacific Championship concerns and player availability

32:00 — Tedesco, Edwards and the fullback debate

35:55 — Rugby League Insider’s World Cup coverage

36:55 — Final wrap-up

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