Brisbane Broncos win NRLW premiership after surviving Sydney Roosters fightback

<ul><li><p>Broncos beat Roosters 22-18 in spiteful grand final at Accor Stadium</p></li><li><p>Mele Hufanga awarded Karyn Murphy Medal as player of match</p></li></ul><p>The Brisbane Broncos overcame a valiant Sydney Roosters comeback to secure their fourth NRLW premiership with a 22-18 victory in a see-sawing and spiteful grand final marked by sickening collisions and a shoving match at the final whistle.</p><p>The Broncos were fortunate in having the crucial, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/oct/05/nrlw-2025-grand-final-sydney-roosters-v-brisbane-broncos-women-rugby-league-live-updates">match-winning try</a> awarded by the video referee, after Mele Hufanga appeared to be held up by Jasmin Strange and Olivia Kernick. With just four minutes left, the Broncos centre – who was named Karyn Murphy Medallist for player of the match – grounded the ball to push her side into the lead. Although the try was awarded, the slow motion replay was far from conclusive.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/05/nrlw-grand-final-sydney-roosters-vs-brisbane-broncos-match-report-results">Continue reading...</a>