The Sydney Roosters have become the first team to defend the premiership since 1992-93 after claiming a controversial 14-8 NRL grand final win over Canberra. READ MORE:* Underdog Raiders claim popular sentiment for NRL grand final against the Roosters* NRL: Kiwi Sia Soliola will play in his first grand final after 15 years* Sydney Roosters edge out Melbourne Storm to march into NRL grand finalThe Roosters won 14-8 at ANZ Stadium on Sunday night. Jack Wighton spotted Cummins signal a repeat a set and promptly ran the ball rather than kicking it as the Raiders peppered the Roosters line. In his last game and ninth grand final, Cooper Cronk was sent to the sin bin. SYDNEY ROOSTERS 14 (Sam Verrills, James Tedesco tries; Latrell Mitchell 3 goals) defeatedCANBERRA RAIDERS 8 (Jack Wighton try; Jarrod Croker 2 goals) at ANZ Stadium.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2019 10:41 UTC