Knights, Roosters set for NRL grand final with historic records at stake
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Newcastle Knights face the Sydney Roosters in the NRL grand final on October 1, 2026. The Knights advanced after a dramatic preliminary final against the Panthers, despite Nathan Cleary's serious injury. Both teams have a chance to break significant records: the Roosters could become the first champions to come from a regular season where they conceded over 50 points, while the Knights could win as the lowest-ranked finalist since 1995. With both teams having faced tough paths to the final, this match promises significant implications for NRL history.
- •Knights won the preliminary final against the Panthers despite losing Nathan Cleary
- •Roosters could become first champions after conceding 50+ points in a season
- •Knights aim to be lowest-ranked team to win since 1995
- •Match takes place on October 1, 2026
- 12:17 AMZero Tackle NRL — The THREE historic records that could be broken in the NRL grand final
"At least one is a certainty, but the Knights could knock two over in one go.
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