{
  "id": 9733463,
  "title": "Live: Walker confirmed to start for Roosters in NRL prelim final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/live-walker-confirmed-to-start-for-roosters-in-nrl-prelim-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:28:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-25/nrl-live-updates-finals-prelim-dolphins-roosters/107197462"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Friday night, the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters will vie for a spot in the NRL grand final at Lang Park. The Dolphins aim to reach their inaugural grand final just four years after joining the league, while the Roosters seek their first berth since 2019. Halfback Sam Walker, recovering from a foot injury sustained last month, is confirmed to play for the Roosters. The winner of this match will face the victor of Sunday's Penrith-Newcastle game.",
  "summary": "Sam Walker has been passed fit to play and will start for the Sydney Roosters in their NRL preliminary final clash with the Dolphins. Follow live.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Live: Walker confirmed to start for Roosters in NRL prelim final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/live-walker-confirmed-to-start-for-roosters-in-nrl-prelim-final-9736344",
        "published": "2026-09-25T08:28:50.000Z"
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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."
}