Roosters break Newcastle hearts in extraordinary one-point NRL grand final thriller
The Sydney Roosters have survived one of the most extraordinary NRL grand finals in recent memory, holding out the Newcastle Knights 19-18 in a heart-stopping finish at Accor Stadium.
In a contest that swung wildly in the final 20 minutes, the Roosters appeared to have the premiership under control before a remarkable Newcastle fightback left the result hanging by a thread.
The Roosters survived a thrilling one-point grand final against Newcastle at Accor Stadium
Newcastle Knights fansare devastated after their extraordinary grand final effort ended in a heartbreaking 19-18 defeat
Kalyn Ponga was huge for the Knights, but was unable to haul his side over the line in the end
The Knights, ravaged by injuries and already missing several key forwards and star recruit Dylan Brown, refused to surrender and twice came within striking distance of stealing the game.
But Daly Cherry-Evans’ experience proved decisive.
With the Roosters leading 14-12, Cherry-Evans calmly slotted a field goal with 10 minutes remaining to extend the margin to seven points and put Newcastle under enormous pressure.
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