The NRL and NRLW seasons culminate in Sydney with the State Championship followed by the women's grand final between the Roosters and Broncos at 4pm AEDT and the men's grand final between the Knights and Roosters at 7:30pm AEDT, as fans gather for the final day of rugby league action.
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The NRL and NRLW seasons have culminated in a final day of matches in Sydney, featuring the State Championship followed by the women's and men's grand finals.
It's finally here! The greatest day on the calendar for rugby league fans as the NRL and NRLW seasons come to their explosive, scintillating end in Sydney.
The State Championship is first on the docket, followed by our live coverage of the women's decider between the Roosters and Broncos (from 4pm AEDT) and men's grand final between the Knights and Roosters (from 7:30pm AEDT).
Thanks for joining us and we can't wait, so let's just get straight into it.
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The NRL and NRLW grand finals are scheduled for Sunday, October 4, with the women's match between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos at 4pm AEDT and the men's match between Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights at 7:30pm AEDT, both at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Broadcast details, team form, and pre-match entertainment featuring Amy Shark and other Australian musicians in a tribute to Jai Arrow are outlined.
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