The NRL finals draw opened Saturday as the postseason started. The Dolphins caught the home crowd off guard in their match. The Dolphins win over the Warriors was the opening result of the finals draw. Live scores were on offer for the Warriors-Dolphins game. Cronulla faces North Queensland as part of the same finals weekend. 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 as matches began. The 2026 finals are off and running. Every game shaped the playoff picture at the start of the finals draw. The Warriors-Dolphins clash produced an early result of the playoffs. The Sharks and Cowboys matchup also carried finals significance. Puru's absence was part of the build-up. The NRL.com finals update signalled strong finals fever. The opening weekend set an intense tone.