{
  "id": 11877039,
  "title": "Brigginshaw's NRLW legend remains eternal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/brigginshaws-nrlw-legend-remains-eternal-11877039",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-04/nrlw-ali-brigginshaw-roosters-broncos-grand-final-retirement/107227358"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Roosters dominated the NRLW grand final, it was evident that Ali Brigginshaw's career had reached a bittersweet conclusion. The Broncos were unable to halt the relentless Tricolour team, who secured a 30-6 victory and completed a flawless season. The match concluded in the first half, as Brisbane failed to mount any significant resistance. They failed to execute any sets during the opening 20 minutes, only kicking off and being pushed back into the in-goal. The Roosters' dominance was apparent from the 15th minute onwards, with six consecutive tries being scored and zero sets completed between the 15th and 39th minutes. Despite her skill, guile, and playmaking abilities, Brigginshaw was unable to make an impact, managing only a late line break in the second half. The Roosters, now recognized as the best NRLW side ever assembled, represent the culmination of a decade-long transformation in women's rugby league, a transformation Brigginshaw herself helped initiate. Her career, spanning from the early days of women's rugby league in 2009 to today's advanced sport, has set a new standard for others to aspire to. As the game has evolved to produce bigger, faster, and stronger athletes, Brigginshaw's legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Her retirement marks the end of an era, but her impact on the sport will be felt for years to come.",
  "summary": "Ali Brigginshaw's decorated rugby league career ended with a heavy defeat but there can be no doubt about the impact the Broncos playmaker has had on the game.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Brigginshaw's NRLW legend remains eternal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/brigginshaws-nrlw-legend-remains-eternal",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:22:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}