Sat 19 Sep 2026
7:50 PM AEST
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NRL Finals Week 2 2026: Semi-Finals Draw & Results
2 matches across 19 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 (Sydney dates). All matches have finished.
Semi-finals — 2026
2026 NRL finals · Times in Sydney · 2 matches in this selection
Sydney Roosters v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks — Semi-Final: 1st / 4th / 5th / 8th path
Sydney Roosters
Cronulla-Sutherland SharksThe path: Loser of 1st v 4th v Winner of 5th v 8th.
Roosters: Advanced to Week 3 against the 2nd v 3rd winner. Sharks: Eliminated.
Australian coverage for this match: Official NRL broadcast details.
Warriors v Newcastle Knights — Semi-Final: 2nd / 3rd / 6th / 7th path
Sun 20 Sep 2026
4:05 PM AEST
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Warriors
Newcastle KnightsEden Park
At the ground: Sun 20 Sep, 6:05 PM NZST
Australian TV: Nine / 9Now, Fox League / Kayo
Match detailsThe path: Loser of 2nd v 3rd v Winner of 6th v 7th.
Knights: Advanced to Week 3 against the 1st v 4th winner. Warriors: Eliminated.
Australian coverage for this match: Official NRL broadcast details.
Who advances to the preliminary finals?
How the semi-final teams qualified
Each semi-final brings together a Week 1 qualifying-final loser and an elimination-final winner. The 1st / 4th / 5th / 8th path feeds into the preliminary final against the 2nd v 3rd winner; the other semi-final winner faces the 1st v 4th winner.
There are no second chances this week. Both losing teams are eliminated.
Semi-Final: 1st / 4th / 5th / 8th path
Roosters: Advanced to Week 3 against the 2nd v 3rd winner. Sharks: Eliminated.
Earlier results on this path
Penrith Panthers
North Queensland CowboysSemi-Final: 2nd / 3rd / 6th / 7th path
Knights: Advanced to Week 3 against the 1st v 4th winner. Warriors: Eliminated.
Earlier results on this path
Dolphins
South Sydney RabbitohsFinals Week 2 FAQs
What is the 2026 NRL Finals Week 2 draw?
2 matches across 19 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 (Sydney dates). All matches have finished.
Who plays whom in Week 2?
The loser of 1st v 4th faces the winner of 5th v 8th. The loser of 2nd v 3rd faces the winner of 6th v 7th. Both winners advance to the preliminary finals; both losers are eliminated.
Who hosts NRL finals?
In Week 1, teams placed first, second, fifth and sixth receive hosting rights. The qualifying-final losers host in Week 2, and qualifying-final winners host in Week 3. Hosting rights do not guarantee a club's usual home ground: check the confirmed venue for each match. The Grand Final uses the announced Grand Final venue.
Are the scores live?
No. Full-time scores appear once confirmed here. Select Completed for the latest results first, or Upcoming for future confirmed kick-offs. Check the official NRL match centre for the latest match information.
Source: Official 2026 Week 2 guide. Match information checked 30 October 2026.
Progression follows the NRL top-eight finals paths; current venues come from the season's confirmed fixtures.
Fixtures and ladder: NRL.com. Scores are not live. Check the official match page for changes before making travel plans.