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 were available for the Warriors-Dolphins game. Cronulla faces North Queensland in a separate opening-round game. The Sharks were without Puru for that fixture. Team lists, tips, odds and lineups came out before kickoff. NRL.com said finals fever hit once the playoff games started. The 2026 finals are off and running. 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 added another layer to the draw. Puru's absence was part of the build-up. The NRL.com finals update signalled strong finals fever. The opening weekend raised the stakes for all involved.