Here’s your guide to the first week of the NRL Finals series, and the match-ups for week two of the Intrust Super Cup and Intrust Super Premiership.
National Rugby League
It was confirmed over the weekend that Sydney Roosters took out top spot in the National Rugby League.ย Melbourne’s loss to Penrith saw them take second place while South Sydney ran third.
Week 1 Finals Draw
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Venue: AAMI Park
Kick-off: Friday, September 7 7:40pm AEST
Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors
Venue: ANZ Stadium
Kick-off: Saturday, September 8 5:30pm AEST
Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla Sharks
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Kick-off: Saturday, September 8 7:40pm AEST
Brisbane Broncos vs St George-Illawarra Dragons
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Kick-off: Sunday, September 9 4pm AEST
Intrust Super Premiership
Minor Premiers Penrith Panthers advanced to week three along with St George-Illawarra Dragons after week 1 of the Intrust Super Premiership finals.ย Wests Magpies and New Zealand Warriors bowed out of the competition.ย Week 2 moves Jubilee Oval with elimination games to be played on both days over the weekend.
Week 2 Finals Draw
Saturday, September 8
13:10 Newtown Jets vs Mounties (Jubilee Oval)
loser eliminated from competition
Sunday, September 9
19:30 Canterbury Bulldogs vs Wyong Roos (Jubilee Oval)
loser eliminated from competition
All the action can be heard live on SWR Sports next weekend.
Intrust Super Cup
The winners from elimination games in the first week of the Intrust Super Cup finals were Easts Tigers and Ipswich Jets.ย This week Redcliffe Dolphins and Burleigh Bears contest the major semi-final, with the winner going through to the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium on September 23.
Week 2 Finals Draw
Saturday, September 8
13:10 Easts Tigers vs Ipswich Jets (Suzuki Stadium)
loser eliminated from competition
Saturday, September 8
18:00 Redcliffe Dolphins vs Burleigh Bears (Dolphin Stadium)
winner advances to Grand Final, loser to play winner of Easts/Ipswich in week 3
