The Roosters are through to the grand final but utility Connor Watson may not be there after a contentious concussion ruling that the club is expected to challenge with the NRL.

The first team in the 2026 NRL grand final is locked in after the Sydney Roosters outclassed the Dolphins to book their spot in next Sunday’s decider at Accor Stadium.

A controversial decision to award a Dolphins try has been slammed, with two former greats believing the Bunker made a monumental error.

Victor Radley is in danger of missing next week’s grand final if the Roosters advance after being penalised two times in the first half of Friday’s preliminary final against the Dolphins.

The Dolphins host the Roosters in an NRL preliminary final at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. Stuff sports reporters

The powerhouse winger produced another passage of absolute magic to set up a vital try in the second half as the Sydney Roosters booked a spot in next Sunday’s grand final courtesy of a 36-20 win over the Dolphins. Christian Nicolussi

The return of Sam Walker has forced the Sydney Roosters to shake up their halves for their preliminary final clash against the Dolphins.

Sam Walker has been passed fit to play and will start for the Sydney Roosters in their NRL preliminary final clash with the Dolphins. Follow live.

The Raiders have upped the ante in their bid to keep Hudson Young in the nation’s capital, with Canberra set to add another year to their initial big-money offer.

Canterbury Bulldogs playmaker Lachlan Galvin has capped off his stellar 2026 campaign with selection into the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII squad that will take on the PNG Prime Minister’s XIII in two weeks time.