Brisbane Broncos Edge Melbourne Storm in Thrilling NRL Grand Final Victory
The Brisbane Broncos have claimed the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership title with a gripping 26-22 victory over the Melbourne Storm in Sunday night’s grand final at Accor Stadium in Sydney. In front of a packed crowd and under fine weather conditions, the Broncos produced a stunning second-half comeback to seal their first premiership in years, overcoming a strong start by the Storm.
Melbourne stormed out of the blocks in the opening half, dominating both possession and territory. Nick Meaney opened the scoring in the seventh minute, followed by quick tries from Eliesa Katoa and Will Warbrick as the Storm surged to a commanding lead. Jahrome Hughes added another try before halftime, taking Melbourne to a 22-12 advantage at the break.
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| Brisbane Broncos Edge Melbourne Storm in Thrilling NRL Grand Final Victory |
However, the Broncos showed their trademark resilience in the second half. Deine Mariner, who had already scored in the second minute, crossed again in the 54th minute to reignite Brisbane’s hopes. Gehamat Shibasaki proved instrumental, scoring twice and lifting the Broncos’ momentum as Melbourne began to falter under pressure.
Broncos playmaker Reece Walsh was electric, scoring a crucial try in the 30th minute and later converting a key goal that brought the scores within reach. Captain Adam Reynolds, calm under pressure, added two important conversions that helped Brisbane edge ahead in the dying stages of the contest.
The Storm’s discipline began to crack late in the match, with Trent Loiero sent to the sin bin in the 77th minute. That costly error left Melbourne short-handed when they needed to defend desperately, allowing the Broncos to hold on for a dramatic finish.
Despite their loss, Nick Meaney was among the Storm’s best, scoring a try and converting three out of four attempts. Melbourne’s early dominance showcased their attacking strength, but their inability to contain the Broncos’ late surge proved decisive.
For the Broncos, the victory marked a monumental achievement, driven by their young core and experienced leadership. Mariner and Shibasaki’s double tries highlighted the team’s attacking flair, while Reynolds’ composure ensured they completed the comeback in style.
As the full-time siren sounded, Brisbane’s players erupted in celebration, capping off a remarkable season of determination and teamwork. The 26-22 win will go down as one of the most thrilling NRL grand finals in recent memory, with the Broncos once again crowned as the kings of rugby league.
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