The Sharks and Cowboys meet on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
This is an NRL finals Week 1 elimination game.
The winner goes on in the finals race.
The loser's season ends.
There is no reprieve for the losing side.
Fans can follow live updates.
NRL.com and Fox Sports will have real-time scores.
Other official sites and sports news will cover it too.
Both teams have big fan bases.
The game decides who stays in the finals.
This is a do-or-die scenario.
Expect a hard-fought battle.
There will be no room for error.
Every possession could matter.
The final score will decide the season.
Only one team can survive.