The NRL finals match-ups are virtually locked in after the Sharks’ win over Newcastle on Sunday.
The Raiders just need to avoid a 54-point (or worse) loss against the Tigers in the final game of the regular season to finish eighth and confirm the top eight.
See the finals draw and match-ups below.
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NRL FINALS DRAW (All times AEST)
WEEK 1
First Qualifying Final: (1) Penrith Panthers vs (4) Parramatta Eels
likely at BlueBet Stadium Friday September 9 7.50pm
First Elimination Final: (5) Melbourne Storm vs (8) Canberra Raiders
likely at AAMI Park Saturday September 10 5.30pm
Second Qualifying Final: (2) Cronulla Sharks vs (3) North Queensland Cowboys
likely at PointsBet Stadium Saturday September 10 7.30pm
Second Elimination Final: (6) Sydney Roosters vs (7) South Sydney Rabbitohs
likely at Allianz Stadium Sunday September 11 4.00pm
SEMI-FINALS (Weekend of September 16-18)
First Semi Final: Loser of Panthers-Eels hosts winner of Storm-Raiders
Second Semi Final: Loser of Sharks-Cowboys hosts winner of Roosters-Rabbitohs
PRELIMINARY FINALS (Weekend of September 23-25)
First Preliminary Final: Winner of Panthers-Eels hosts Second Semi Final winner
Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Sharks-Cowboys hosts First Semi Final winner
GRAND FINAL (Sunday October 2)
Winner of First Preliminary Final v Winner of Second Preliminary Final
