The NRL finals draw opened Saturday when the playoffs got going. The Dolphins shocked the home fans in their match. The Dolphins win over the Warriors became the initial result of the finals series. Live scores could be followed for the Warriors-Dolphins game. Cronulla faces North Queensland in another finals fixture. 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 as matches began. The 2026 finals are underway. Every game mattered immediately 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 confirmed the playoff buzz. The opening weekend raised the stakes for all involved.