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NRL Finals Week 3 2027: Preliminary Finals Draw & Results
The 2027 NRL preliminary finals is not available here yet. Confirmed fixtures will appear when announced.
Preliminary finals — 2027
2027 NRL finals · Times in Sydney · 0 matches in this selection
Finals fixtures not available yet
Confirmed match-ups, dates and venues will appear here when available. The finals format explains how teams reach each stage.
Who reaches the Grand Final?
Road to the preliminary finals
Each preliminary final pairs a qualifying-final winner, returning from a week off, with a semi-final winner. Both winners advance to the Grand Final; both losers are eliminated.
Preliminary finals are Week 3 matches. The NRL's semi-finals were played in Week 2.
Preliminary Final: 1st v 4th winner's path
Winner of 1st v 4th v Semi-final winner from the 2nd / 3rd / 6th / 7th path. Fixture to be confirmed.
Preliminary Final: 2nd v 3rd winner's path
Winner of 2nd v 3rd v Semi-final winner from the 1st / 4th / 5th / 8th path. Fixture to be confirmed.
Finals Week 3 FAQs
What is the 2027 NRL Finals Week 3 draw?
The 2027 NRL preliminary finals is not available here yet. Confirmed fixtures will appear when announced.
Are semi-finals and preliminary finals the same?
No. NRL semi-finals take place in Week 2, with six teams still in contention including the two qualifying-final winners having a week off. Preliminary finals take place in Week 3 with four teams remaining. The preliminary-final winners reach the Grand Final.
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 NRL draw.
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.