Brisbane Broncos win NRLW premiership after surviving Sydney Roosters fightback

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  • Broncos beat Roosters 22-18 in rugby league grand final at Accor Stadium

  • Mele Hufanga awarded Karyn Murphy Medal as player of match

The Brisbane Broncos overcame a valiant Sydney Roosters comeback to secure their fourth NRLW premiership with a 22-18 victory in a see-sawing and spiteful grand final marked by sickening collisions and a shoving match at the final whistle.

The Broncos were fortunate in having the crucial, match-winning try awarded by the video referee, after Mele Hufanga appeared to be held up by Jasmin Strange and Olivia Kernick. With just four minutes left, the Broncos centre – who was named Karyn Murphy Medallist for player of the match – grounded the ball to push her side into the lead. Although the try was awarded, the slow motion replay was far from conclusive.

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