ROOSTERS WIN IT ALL! Knights Heartbreak & DCE's Grand Final Field Goal | NRL Grand Final Review

<p><strong>THE SYDNEY ROOSTERS ARE THE 2026 NRL PREMIERS!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What a Grand Final.</p><p><br></p><p>The Sydney Roosters have defeated the Newcastle Knights 19-18 in one of the most dramatic NRL Grand Finals in recent memory to claim their 16th premiership.</p><p><br></p><p>The Knights came out firing and raced to a 12-0 lead before the Roosters fought their way back into the contest. Mark Nawaqanitawase scored twice, James Tedesco produced a Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance and Daly Cherry-Evans stepped up with a crucial field goal to put the Roosters in front.</p><p><br></p><p>The Knights weren&#39;t finished, with Greg Marzhew scoring late to make it a one-point game, but the Roosters held on to become NRL premiers.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, we break down the entire Grand Final and the biggest stories from an incredible 2026 NRL season.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>The Sydney Roosters winning the 2026 NRL Premiership</li><li>Roosters 19-18 Knights</li><li>Daly Cherry-Evans&#39; crucial field goal</li><li>James Tedesco winning the Clive Churchill Medal</li><li>Mark Nawaqanitawase&#39;s two tries</li><li>Kalyn Ponga&#39;s huge Grand Final performance</li><li>The Knights&#39; incredible run from last year&#39;s wooden spoon to the Grand Final</li><li>The moments that decided the game</li><li>Why the Roosters were able to withstand Newcastle&#39;s late comeback</li><li>The biggest winners and losers from Grand Final night</li><li>What the premiership means for the Roosters</li><li>Where the Knights go from here</li><li>The biggest moments from the 2026 NRL season</li></ul><p>The Roosters are premiers.</p><p><br></p><p>The Knights&#39; fairytale came up one point short.</p><p><br></p><p>And the 2026 NRL season is officially over.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Chad Townsend Show for NRL reviews, interviews, analysis, stories and behind-the-scenes rugby league content.</p><p><br></p><p>LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!</p><p><br></p><p>Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend</p><p>Gamble Responsibly</p><p><br></p><p>Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:</p><p>h