Roosters beat Dolphins 36-20 to reach first NRL grand final in seven years

Sydney Roosters beat the Dolphins 36-20 in the NRL preliminary final, league's last-four tie, at Suncorp Stadium on 25 September to reach their first grand final in seven years. They led 16-0 inside 27 minutes, with Mark Nawaqanitawase scoring twice, the Guardian reported. They will face Penrith or Newcastle in the decider.