The NRL finals draw opened Saturday as the postseason started. The Dolphins shocked the home fans in their match. The Dolphins win over the Warriors was the opening result of the finals draw. Live scores could be followed for the Warriors-Dolphins game. Cronulla faces North Queensland in a separate opening-round game. The Sharks were without Puru for that fixture. Team lists, tips, odds and lineups were released ahead of the matches. NRL.com said finals fever hit when the finals action got going. The 2026 finals are off and running. Every game shaped the playoff picture at the start of the finals draw. The Warriors-Dolphins clash was the opening game of the weekend. The Sharks and Cowboys matchup gave the opening round another storyline. Puru's absence was noted in team news. The NRL.com finals update signalled strong finals fever. The opening weekend raised the stakes for all involved.