Roosters claim rare dual premiership in same year
The Roosters men and women both claimed premierships at Accor Stadium, only the second NRL club to do so in one year.
The Roosters men beat Newcastle for their first premiership since 2019. The women won their third grand final.
Only the second NRL club achieved a dual premiership in the same year; Brisbane did it last year. The Roosters partied at Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club late Sunday night after the wins, then showed up Monday morning at the Sydney Cricket Ground for a fan celebration.
Players looked visibly tired, still wearing jerseys and dark sunglasses. Coach John Strange pulled off a breakdance move on stage.
Several stars are leaving the club: Mark Nawaqanitawase and Angus Crichton head to rugby, Daly Cherry-Evans to English Super League, Connor Watson to the Dragons.
- 2019
- Men's previous premiership
- 3
- Women's grand final wins
- Brisbane
- Only other club with dual premiership
- Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club
- Celebration venue
Why it mattersThe dual premiership marks a high point for a club facing major player turnover. Fans got to celebrate a rare achievement.
AustraliaThe Roosters' dual win is rare in Australian rugby league and gives Sydney fans a rare double celebration in the same week.
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