World Club Challenge planning begins after Roosters' NRL Grand Final win
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

The NRL Grand Final concluded with the Sydney Roosters defeating the Newcastle Knights, sparking discussions about the World Club Challenge. With the Roosters set to participate, negotiations will soon commence between the NRL, Super League, and Wakefield Trinity for a match likely in England next February. The scheduling is complicated by the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, which impacts player availability. The Roosters may send multiple players to the World Cup, delaying their pre-season training until the New Year. Coach Trent Robinson sees the trip as a valuable team bonding experience.
- •Roosters win NRL Grand Final on October 4, 2026.
- •World Club Challenge negotiations to start soon.
- •Match expected in England, possibly before NRL season in Las Vegas.
- •Several Roosters players heading to the Rugby League World Cup.
- •Coaching staff views the trip as a team bonding opportunity.
- 11:11 PMZero Tackle NRL — World Club Challenge chance revealed as planning to begin
"The potential match between the two champions is always trickier to organise after a World Cup.
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