{
  "id": 12552228,
  "title": "'One of the greats' signs off after fourth Roosters premiership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/one-of-the-greats-signs-off-after-fourth-roosters-premiership",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T05:07:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/daniel-tupou-retirement-sydney-roosters-nrl-grand-final/107238806"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Winger Daniel Tupou has announced his retirement from the NRL after securing his fourth NRL grand final victory with the Sydney Roosters. The 35-year-old, who has been with the club for a remarkable 15 seasons, achieved this milestone on Sunday, defeating Newcastle in the grand final. The Roosters' coach, Trent Robinson, hailed Tupou as one of the NRL’s all-time greats, praising his consistency, selflessness, and dependability throughout his career. Tupou has won 198 tries in 307 games, placing him third in the club’s history for try-scoring, only surpassed by Ken Irvine and Alex Johnston. The winger also boasts three World Club Challenge wins, Test matches for Tonga and Australia, and he played 10 State of Origin games for New South Wales between 2014 and 2022. As the Roosters prepare for a significant exodus of players, Robinson emphasized that Tupou’s impact on the club will forever be remembered, stating that \"Toops revolutionised the aerial game at the Sydney Roosters and became the greatest high-ball specialist of all time.\"",
  "summary": "High-flying winger Daniel Tupou retires from the NRL after winning his fourth grand final with the Sydney Roosters.",
  "key_points": [
    "Daniel Tupou retires from NRL after 4th Roosters grand final win",
    "35-year-old Tupou played 15 seasons with Sydney Roosters",
    "Coach Trent Robinson calls Tupou one of NRL’s all-time greats"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Daniel Tupou's retirement cements his legacy as one of the NRL's all-time greats, with his influence on the Sydney Roosters' aerial game and record-breaking try-scoring career leaving a lasting impact on the club.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "'One of the greats' signs off after fourth Roosters premiership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/one-of-the-greats-signs-off-after-fourth-roosters-premiership-12556153",
        "published": "2026-10-07T05:07:32.000Z"
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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."
}