Upton chases sixth grand final as three NRLW legends retire
Upton plays her sixth grand final with five wins as three legends retire.
Upton heads into her sixth NRLW grand final on Sunday with a perfect record of five wins. Upton scored in her past four deciders.
The Broncos fullback already made history last year. Upton became the only NRLW player to win five premierships.
Three rugby league legends play their final games on Sunday: Ali Brigginshaw for the Broncos, and Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter for the Roosters. Brigginshaw, a former Dally M Player of the Year, won four Women's State of Origin series with Queensland and all three World Cups.
Elliott is the only NRLW player to win a competition with three different clubs. Baxter captained the Roosters to their first premiership in 2021.
- 6 appearances, 5 wins
- Upton grand finals
- 4 with Queensland
- Brigginshaw State of Origins
- All 3 won
- Brigginshaw World Cups
- 2021 captained by Baxter
- Roosters first premiership
Why it mattersUpton's historic run and three retiring champions make this grand final a landmark moment for the women's competition.
AustraliaAustralian rugby league fans will watch as Upton seeks to cement her legacy and three beloved players farewel the sport at its biggest game.
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