Abstract: The 1970s was an era when Rugby League rightfully earned a reputation as a hard man’s game, evoking memories of Saturday afternoon matches at suburban grounds around Sydney, or a muddy SCG in the depths of winter. Twelve clubs, including six of 1908's foundation teams and another six from around Sydney competed for the J J Giltinan Shield and WD & HO Wills Cup during the season, which culminated in a grand final between the Canterbury-Bankstown … "1978 grand final & replay" -- Container. 2019 NRL Grand Final Roosters v Raiders: Cooper Cronk is looking to bring back-to-back premierships to the Roosters in his last ever game, against a Raiders side in their first decider since 1994. The NRL Grand Final, which is the ultimate prize in Australian Rugby League, and awards the season’s premiers. The 1980 Grand Final was the last time Richmond and Collingwood met in a final. It is one of Australia’s biggest sporting events and along with the AFL Grand Final is one of the events that bring out sports lovers, punters and partiers. Gearin, the former Canterbury winger, scored a history-making try to seal an 18-4 win over Eastern Suburbs during the 1980 grand final at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Steve Gearin’s memorable catch and score in the 1980 Grand Final.
The 1980 New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the 73rd season of Sydney's professional rugby league football competition, Australia's first. The Tigers crushed the Magpies 159-78, a record at the time, to win the premiership. ... 1980 NSWRL Grand Final Bulldogs v Roosters: With Stan Cutler breaking his leg in the semi-final, Easts went into the clash as heavy favourites.
The Sydney Roosters defeated the Canberra Raiders in the 2019 NRL Grand Final to go back-to-back, the first NRL team to do in 26 years, on Saturday 6 October at ANZ Stadium.