1992 NSWRL Grand Final

Sunday, 27 September 1992 · Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales

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1992 NSWRL Grand Final result: Brisbane Broncos def. St. George, 28-8, at Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales on Sunday, 27 September 1992.

Sourcing caveat: An earlier version of the site's prose credited Gavin Allen as a joint try-scorer with Allan Langer on Brisbane's first try; research for this Tier-1 entry confirmed via rugbyleagueproject.org and Wikipedia that Allen provided the build-up/decoy while Langer alone is credited with the try. St George's second try-scorer (Scott Gourley, alongside Ricky Walford) was also newly confirmed to reconcile the 28-8 final score.

Result

TeamScore
WinnerBrisbane Broncos28
Runner-upSt. George8

Attendance: 41,560

NRL 1992 — full season ladder & finals series

PosClubPWDLPFPADiffPts
1Brisbane Broncos221804506311+19536
2St George Dragons221507401283+11830
3Illawarra Steelers221318318259+5927
4Newcastle Knights221228363267+9626
5Western Suburbs Magpies221219356327+2925
6Eastern Suburbs Roosters2212010392319+7324
7Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2210210423417+622
8Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles2210210334335-122
9Penrith Panthers2211011274309-3522
10Balmain Tigers2210111402398+421
11North Sydney Bears2210111376381-521
12Canberra Raiders2210012435409+2620
13Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks228014284395-11116
14South Sydney Rabbitohs227015429533-10414
15Parramatta Eels226115276491-21513
16Gold Coast Seagulls226115288423-13511

Qualified for the finals series — top 5 (“final five”) that season.

Finals series

Minor Preliminary Semi-Final

DateResultVenueAttendance
5 Sep 1992Newcastle Knights 21–2 Western Suburbs MagpiesSydney Football Stadium, Sydney, NSW28,571

Major Preliminary Semi-Final

DateResultVenueAttendance
5 Sep 1992Illawarra Steelers 18–16 St. GeorgeSydney Football Stadium, Sydney, NSW28,521

Minor Semi-Final

DateResultVenueAttendance
12 Sep 1992St. George 3–2 Newcastle KnightsSydney Football Stadium, Sydney, NSW38,772

Major Semi-Final

DateResultVenueAttendance
13 Sep 1992Brisbane Broncos 22–12 Illawarra SteelersSydney Football Stadium, Sydney, NSW38,859

Preliminary Final

DateResultVenueAttendance
20 Sep 1992St. George 4–0 Illawarra SteelersSydney Football Stadium, Sydney, NSW38,928

Grand Final

DateResultVenueAttendance
27 Sep 1992Brisbane Broncos 28–8 St. GeorgeSydney Football Stadium, Sydney, NSW

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Match officials

RefereeGreg McCallum

Scorers

Brisbane BroncosTries: Allan Langer — minute unconfirmed; Allan Langer — minute unconfirmed; Alan Cann — minute unconfirmed; Alan Cann — minute unconfirmed; Steve Renouf — minute unconfirmed
Goals: Terry Matterson (4/5)
St. GeorgeTries: Ricky Walford — minute unconfirmed; Scott Gourley — minute unconfirmed
Goals: Ian Herron (0/2)

Teams

Brisbane BroncosSt. George
1Julian O'NeillFullbackMichael Potter1
2Michael HancockWingRicky Walford2
3Steve RenoufCentreMark Coyne3
4Chris JohnsCentreMichael Beattie (c)4
5Willie CarneWingIan Herron5
6Kevin WaltersFive-eighthPeter Coyne6
7Allan Langer (c)HalfbackNoel Goldthorpe7
8Glenn LazarusPropTony Priddle8
9Kerrod WaltersHookerWayne Collins9
10Gavin AllenPropNeil Tierney10
11Trevor GillmeisterSecond RowDavid Barnhill11
12Alan CannSecond RowScott Gourley12
13Terry MattersonLockJeff Hardy13
Substitutes
14Tony CurrieBrad Mackay14
15Mark HohnTony Smith15
16John PlathRex Terp16
17Andrew GeeMatthew Elliott17
Wayne BennettCoachBrian Smith

Clive Churchill Medal

Allan Langer (Brisbane Broncos).

Match context

Brisbane, in only their fifth season since entering the competition in 1988, faced a St George side steeped in premiership tradition as the Dragons sought a first title since their extraordinary run of eleven premierships between 1956 and 1966. St George struck first through a well-worked team try finished by Ricky Walford. Brisbane responded through halfback Allan Langer, who combined with prop Gavin Allen to score the Broncos' first try, before later in the half Langer capitalised on a fortunate moment when he ran behind referee Greg McCallum, who inadvertently blocked a defender, to extend Brisbane's lead to 6-4 at the break. The Dragons had a golden opportunity to seize the initiative early in the second half when prop Neil Tierney attempted an ambitious kick into the in-goal from close range rather than taking the simpler option, a decision that backfired and proved a critical turning point in Brisbane's favour. From there the Broncos took control, with Alan Cann scoring twice, including a try that stretched the lead to 18-4, as Brisbane's superior fitness and structure told in the closing stages. The signature moment of the match, and one that remains etched in the code's highlight reels, came when powerful centre Steve Renouf produced a mesmerising length-of-field run, stepping inside a defender before evading Walford to score in the corner and put the result beyond doubt. Allan Langer was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal for his two tries and constant probing threat as a ball-running halfback, while giant prop Glenn Lazarus delivered a dominant, bruising performance that hinted at the Origin and Test greatness to come. The 28-8 scoreline delivered Brisbane's first premiership, officially launching what would become known as the Broncos' golden era under coach Wayne Bennett, a dynasty that would claim further titles in 1993, 1997, 1998 and 2000 and establish Brisbane as the dominant force of the decade.

Sources

Data last verified: 11 August 2026.

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