Dominic BrockUpdated September 12, 2026 — 4:07pm,first published 3:31pmYour say: Warriors or Dolphins?By Latest Posts4.07pmInjury blow: Warriors lose Halasima before kick-offBy The Dolphins take the field at Go Media Stadium then the crowd roars as James Fisher-Harris leads out the Warriors.But there’s bad news for the home side already with star centre Leka Halasima already ruled out of this game after hurting his hamstring in the warm-up. That’s a brutal blow just ahead of the biggest game of the season for the Warriors.Adam Pompey is the new starter in the backline, and Jett Cleary joins the bench.The visitors kick off and the Warriors will have first use of the ball, with Mitch Barnett taking the game’s opening hit-up.4.02pmRelive the highlights from the opening finals clash of 2026By Newcastle shocked South Sydney last night to send Wayne Bennett’s men packing in the opening match of the 2026 finals series.3.53pm“There’s no merchandise left”: RTS praises Warriors fanbaseBy 3.51pmWatch: Last time these teams metBy The Dolphins pipped the Warriors by two in a 50-point thriller back in round 17 at Suncorp Stadium.3.45pmWarriors v Dolphins team listsBy Adam Pompey is a late inclusion in the Warriors’ starting side for Leka Halasima who hurt his hamstring in the warm-up.Warriors1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 3. Ali Leiataua 20. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin ClarkInterchange: 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Jackson Ford 18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 21. Jett ClearyDolphins1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Tom Gilbert 11. Max Plath 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan KnowlesInterchange: 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Ray Stone 16. Francis Molo 17. Connelly Lemuelu 19. Brad Schneider 22. Tevita Naufahu3.37pmWarriors to do it for Tuivasa-Sheck after skipper’s COVID heroicsBy Dan WalshThe Warriors sold 26,000 tickets for Saturday’s final against the Dolphins in around 17 minutes. Win, and they’ll shift almost twice as many for a grand final qualifier at Eden Park in a fortnight. The smart money says they’ll do it in half the time.Thirty-one years since they were born out of rugby league’s last great rush to expand and conquer, the Warriors are better placed than ever before to assume the true powerhouse status that has seemingly always been theirs for the taking, if only they could ever get their house in order long enough to do it.In their most recent rise, pivotal figures in the club’s history abound. From coach Andrew Webster and foundation halfback Stacey Jones to current owner Mark Robinson and retired attacking phenom Shaun Johnson.Roger Tuivasa-Sheck looms as influential as any.Pinned post from 3.31pmYour say: Warriors or Dolphins?By 3.30pmHow the finals are looking so farBy 3.30pmWelcome to Saturday’s double-headerBy Hello and welcome to a big day of NRL finals footy.First up the third-placed Dolphins travel to Auckland to take on the second-placed Warriors. Both these sides have been overachievers in 2026, compared with pre-season predictions, with the Dolphins reaching the finals for the first time in their fourth season, while the Warriors have been in the race for the minor premiership despite several injuries to key players this year.There should be plenty of points on offer in this one, with the Dolphins boasting arguably the most talented backline in the league and the Warriors being the highest-scoring team in the competition.Then it’s all-or-nothing time as the fifth-placed Sharks put their season on the line against the eighth-placed Cowboys. This one is not at Cronulla’s usual home ground, Ocean Protect Stadium, but at Allianz Stadium.Kick-off for game one is at 4.05pm, and game two starts at 7.50pm. 1 of 1