Mark Nawaqanitawase scores twice in Roosters' NRL Grand Final victory
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Mark Nawaqanitawase scored two tries to lead Sydney Roosters to a 19-18 win over Newcastle Knights in the NRL Grand Final at Stadium Australia on October 4. The Roosters claimed their 16th title and first since 2019, as Nawaqanitawase delivered an impressive performance in his final appearance before transitioning back to rugby union. Newcastle Knights aimed for their first title since 2001 and had a promising start, leading 12-0 early on. However, the Roosters equalized and eventually held off a late surge from the Knights, who scored a try just before the final whistle. Nawaqanitawase's contributions were crucial in securing the win and marking a successful end to his rugby league career, having signed off before moving to Japan for union.
- •Sydney Roosters defeated Newcastle Knights 19-18 on October 4.
- •Nawaqanitawase scored two tries in his final match for the Roosters.
- •Newcastle led 12-0 early but couldn't maintain the advantage.
- •The match concluded with a crowd of 80,814 at Stadium Australia.
- •Nawaqanitawase will return to rugby union next season.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Dual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final
- 1:09 PMBBC Sport — Dual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final
"Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.
"Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:12 PMDual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final
Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.
- BBC SportOct 4, 2026, 1:09 PMDual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final
Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.
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