Roosters survive Sharks fightback for 32-28 victory at Accor StadiumTarryn Aiken claims Karyn Murphy Medal as player of the match
An extraordinary, see-sawing NRLW grand final has ended with the Sydney Roosters returning to the summit of women’s rugby league, thanks to a 32-28, six-tries-to-five victory over the Cronulla Sharks.
The Roosters’ five-try first half, masterfully conducted by halfback Tarryn Aiken, appeared to settle the contest before the shadows had even covered the Accor Stadium playing surface on a glorious spring afternoon. But it took a late try to the Roosters’ Dally M medal winner Olivia Kernick to see off the brave Sharks, who threatened to pull off one of the great grand final comebacks.
More Stories
Signing Roberto Firmino: data, repeat viewings and a gut feeling
Keir Starmer seeks 2030 host for troubled Commonwealth Games
MLS playoff predictions: Are Messi and Inter Miami unstoppable? Maybe not …