2016 NRL Grand Final
Sunday, 2 October 2016 · ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW
2016 NRL Grand Final result: CSCronulla-Sutherland def. MSMelbourne Storm, 14-12, at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW on Sunday, 2 October 2016.
Result
| Team | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | CSCronulla-Sutherland | 14 |
| Runner-up | MSMelbourne Storm | 12 |
Attendance: 83,625
Clive Churchill Medal
Luke Lewis (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks).
Match context
Cronulla's first premiership in the club's 50-year history. Captains Paul Gallen and Cameron Smith were the reigning NSW/QLD State of Origin captains — a first for a grand final.
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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