The road to the 2026 NRL Grand Final continues with two cut-throat semi-finals that will shape the remainder of the finals series. The Roosters and Sharks renew their rivalry in a high-stakes knockout clash, while the Warriors return home to face a red-hot Knights side fresh off its upset win over South Sydney. With preliminary final spots on the line and little separating the remaining contenders, Finals Week 2 promises plenty of drama, pressure and September football at its very best.
Semi Finals Fixtures & Expert Predictions
All times AEST
| Match | Kick-Off | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Roosters vs Sharks | Saturday 7:50pm | Allianz Stadium |
| Warriors vs Knights | Sunday 4:05pm | Eden Park |
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- Roosters vs Sharks → roosters-vs-sharks-semi-final-preview-2026
- Warriors vs Knights → warriors-vs-knights-semi-final-preview-2026
Finals Week 2
| Game / Writer | Matt Pritchard | Andrew Pelechaty | Brendan Wood | Jem Nash | Lachlan Jeffery | Mathew Williams | Matt Attard | Nathan Smith | Shannon Meyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 113/189 | 113/189 | 124/189 | 120/189 | 115/189 | 110/189 | 126/189 | 121/189 | 112/189 |
| Roosters vs Sharks | Roosters by 19 | Roosters by 10 | Roosters by 16 | Sharks by 2 | Sharks by 8 | Sharks by 8 | Roosters by 22 | Roosters by 8 | Roosters by 18 |
| Warriors vs Knights | Knights by 6 | Warriors by 6 | Knights by 2 | Warriors by 6 | Warriors by 4 | Warriors by 12 | Warriors by 6 | Warriors by 12 | Knights by 6 |
| Round Score | -/2 | -/2 | -/2 | -/2 | -/2 | -/2 | -/2 | -/2 | -/2 |
| Updated Overall Score | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Finals Week 2 Consensus Tips
| Match | Panel Pick |
|---|---|
| Roosters vs Sharks | Roosters (6-2) |
| Warriors vs Knights | Warriors (5-3) |
Finals Week 2 Preview
The panel favours the Warriors, but only by a 6-3 margin, making it the clear swing game of the week.
The Roosters remain the consensus selection against Cronulla, with six tipsters backing the Tricolours and three siding with the Sharks. Jem Nash, Lachlan Jeffery and Mathew Williams are all backing Cronulla to keep their season alive.
