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 available for the Warriors-Dolphins game. Cronulla faces North Queensland in another finals fixture. The Sharks were without Puru for the match. Team lists, tips, odds and lineups were published before the weekend. NRL.com said finals fever hit as matches began. The 2026 finals are underway. Every game shaped the playoff picture at the start of the finals draw. The Warriors-Dolphins clash delivered an early big moment. The Sharks and Cowboys matchup gave the opening round another storyline. Puru's absence was part of the build-up. The NRL.com finals update pointed to a lively opening. The opening weekend produced a dramatic start.