Sydney Roosters took the lineal NRL belt on September 25, 2026, beating Dolphins 36–20 on the road. It is reign 114 in the belt's history and the 12th for the team.
Dolphins had held it since September 12, 2026: 13 days and 0 defenses.
Sydney Roosters last held the belt in 2025, 553 days before this one; that reign lasted 7 days with 0 defenses.
The first defense: vs. Newcastle Knights on October 4, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET.
The game
Roosters Claim Belt with Dominant 36-20 Victory Over Dolphins The Sydney Roosters traveled to face the Dolphins with the lineal championship belt on the line and left no doubt about the outcome, securing a commanding 36-20 victory. The Roosters' 16-point margin of victory demonstrated their superiority on the day as they seized the prestigious belt from their opponents.