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Immortal inspection: Attacking geniuses and game plans to win week one finals
BusinessWeek one finals
The NRL season has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the premiership race after seven months of competition.
Four finals matches are scheduled for the upcoming weekend, featuring key matchups and superstars.
- OpinionSeptember 10, 2026 — 5:00amAnd just like that, after seven months of grinding, brutal rugby league, only eight teams are left in the NRL premiership race.We’ve got nine games left in the season.
- Best not to dwell on that too long.
- Not when we’ve got four fascinating finals to look forward to this weekend.
Key Takeaways
- Attacking geniuses will be a key factor in the finals
- Game plans will be crucial in winning the finals
- Superstars will be closely watched during the finals
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- The winners of the four finals matches will progress to the next round
Why It Matters
The outcome of the finals will determine the eventual NRL premiership winner
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 9The Age (AU): The NRL’s biggest stars are set to shine but others will crash and burn as the business end of the season arrives. This is who I’m watching
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