The 2013 NRL Grand Final was the championship decider of the 2013 National Rugby League (NRL) season in Australia. The match was contested on 6 October 2013 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney between the Sydney Roosters and the Manly‑Warringah Sea Eagles.
Match details
- Date: 6 October 2013
- Venue: ANZ Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
- Attendance: 79,008 spectators
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
Result
- Sydney Roosters 26 defeated Manly‑Warringah Sea Eagles 18
The Roosters' 26 points were scored from five tries and three successful goal kicks by James Maloney. Manly's 18 points came from three tries and three conversions.
Man of the Match
- James Maloney (Sydney Roosters) was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal for his performance, which included a try and three goal attempts.
Context
- The victory gave the Sydney Roosters their first premiership since 2002, ending a 11‑year title drought.
- It was the Roosters' 13th premiership in the club’s history.
- Manly‑Warringah Sea Eagles entered the match as the defending champions, having won the 2011 and 2012 Grand Finals.
Broadcast
- The match was televised live on the Nine Network in Australia and reached an international audience through various sports broadcasters.
Significance
- The 2013 Grand Final is noted for its high-scoring outcome and for being the first Grand Final appearance for several Roosters players who later became prominent figures in the NRL.
