Group 7 Grand Final 2026: Kiama Go Back-to-Back
RESULT — Saturday 26 September: Kiama Knights 40 defeated Albion Park-Oak Flats 10 at Centenary Field, seven tries to two. Kiama had already accounted for these same Eagles 28-8 in the major semi-final. Back-to-back titles are rare here: the club’s premiership roll goes 1925, 1930, 1933, 1945-48, 1950, 1969, 1983, 1985, 2019, 2025 and now 2026 — the first consecutive pair since 1947-48.
Kiama Knights 40 defeated Albion Park-Oak Flats 10 at Centenary Field on Saturday 26 September to win back-to-back Group 7 premierships.
2026 Group 7 Grand Final Preview
Last updated: 14 September 2026 · Battlers For Bush Footy statewide scoreboard
| Major semi-final | Kiama def. Albion Park-Oak Flats 28-8 |
| Minor semi-final | Shellharbour Stingrays def. Gerringong 19-18, Ron Costello Oval, Sunday 13 September |
| Preliminary final | Albion Park-Oak Flats v Shellharbour Stingrays (winner meets Kiama) |
| Grand final date/venue | Saturday 26 September |
Kiama booked their spot in the 2026 Group 7 grand final by beating minor premiers Albion Park-Oak Flats 28-8 in the major semi-final.
In the minor semi-final, Shellharbour Stingrays beat Gerringong 19-18 at Ron Costello Oval on Sunday 13 September.
Kiama meet Albion Park-Oak Flats in the 2026 Group 7 grand final — Saturday 26 September, 3pm, at Centenary Field. Albion Park-Oak Flats came through the preliminary final against Shellharbour Stingrays on 19 September to book the rematch; the Illawarra Mercury reported that game 18-12. Kiama earned their place the direct way, beating those same Eagles 28-8 in the major semi-final, and have not played since.
For the full draw and ladder, see the Group 7 Rugby League 2026 draw, ladder and results guide. See every 2026 NSW country grand final result.
