The NRL finals draw opened Saturday to begin the finals series. The Dolphins stunned the home faithful in their match. The Dolphins win over the Warriors became the initial result of the finals series. Live scores could be followed for the Warriors-Dolphins game. Cronulla faces North Queensland in another finals fixture. The Sharks were without Puru for that fixture. Team lists, tips, odds and lineups were published before the weekend. NRL.com said finals fever hit when the finals action got going. The 2026 finals are underway. Every game shaped the playoff picture at the start of the finals draw. The Warriors-Dolphins clash delivered an early big moment. The Sharks and Cowboys matchup gave the opening round another storyline. Puru's absence was part of the build-up. The NRL.com finals update confirmed the playoff buzz. The opening weekend raised the stakes for all involved.