Warriors vs Dolphins
Finals Week 1 2026, Saturday 12 September 2026
Verdict: Warriors by 9
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Result: Dolphins 26 defeated Warriors 16 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 12 Sep, 4:05pm AEST
- Venue
- Go Media Stadium, Auckland
- Ladder going in
- Warriors 2nd, Dolphins 3rd
- Referee
- Adam Gee
- Crowd
- 26,131
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Warriors 83%17% Dolphins
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Warriors | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Warriors | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Warriors | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Warriors | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Warriors | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Warriors | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Warriors | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Warriors | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Warriors | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Warriors | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 2nd | WWWWW | +10.3 |
| Dolphins | 3rd | WWWWW | +5.6 |
Last five games
Warriors
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 27 | v Sea Eagles | W 31–30 |
| Round 26 | v Knights | W 46–32 |
| Round 25 | at Rabbitohs | W 45–26 |
| Round 24 | at Broncos | W 40–6 |
| Round 23 | v Panthers | W 28–12 |
Dolphins
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 27 | at Titans | W 24–20 |
| Round 26 | at Roosters | W 26–12 |
| Round 25 | v Eels | W 34–16 |
| Round 24 | at Sea Eagles | W 22–0 |
| Round 23 | v Broncos | W 40–32 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 17 | Dolphins v Warriors | 26–24 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2026 | Round 8 | Warriors v Dolphins | 20–18 | Hnry Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 22 | Warriors v Dolphins | 18–20 | Go Media Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 11 | Dolphins v Warriors | 12–16 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 23 | Dolphins v Warriors | 34–32 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 12 | Warriors v Dolphins | 24–20 | Go Media Stadium |
Team lists
Warriors
- 1 Taine Tuaupiki Fullback
- 2 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Winger
- 3 Ali Leiataua Centre
- 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira Winger
- 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita Five-Eighth
- 7 Te Maire Martin Halfback
- 8 James Fisher-Harris (c) Prop
- 9 Wayde Egan Hooker
- 10 Mitchell Barnett (c) Prop
- 11 Kurt Capewell 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Laban 2nd Row
- 13 Erin Clark Lock
- 14 Sam Healey Interchange
- 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith Interchange
- 16 Demitric Vaimauga Interchange
- 17 Jackson Ford Interchange
- 18 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava Reserve
- 20 Adam Pompey Centre
- 21 Jett Cleary Reserve
Coach: Andrew Webster
In Jackson Ford, Kurt Capewell, Taine Tuaupiki, Wayde Egan
Out Adam Pompey, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Makaia Tafua, Morgan Gannon
Dolphins
- 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Fullback
- 2 Jamayne Isaako Winger
- 3 Jack Bostock Centre
- 4 Herbie Farnworth Centre
- 5 Selwyn Cobbo Winger
- 6 Kodi Nikorima Five-Eighth
- 7 Isaiya Katoa (c) Halfback
- 8 Thomas Flegler Prop
- 9 Jeremy Marshall-King Hooker
- 10 Tom Gilbert Prop
- 11 Max Plath 2nd Row
- 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 2nd Row
- 13 Morgan Knowles Lock
- 14 Kurt Donoghoe Interchange
- 15 Ray Stone Interchange
- 16 Francis Molo Interchange
- 17 Connelly Lemuelu Interchange
- 19 Bradley Schneider Reserve
- 22 Tevita Naufahu Reserve
Coach: Kristian Woolf
In Connelly Lemuelu, Kodi Nikorima, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Selwyn Cobbo
Out Felise Kaufusi, Tevita Naufahu
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Warriors rated +10.3 and Dolphins +5.6 on our scale, a gap of 4.7 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Warriors
- Tries Taine Tuaupiki 15'
- Goals 1/1, pen Taine Tuaupiki 8', Taine Tuaupiki 20', Taine Tuaupiki 40', Taine Tuaupiki 50', Taine Tuaupiki 52'
- Half-time 12
- Dolphins
- Tries Selwyn Cobbo 25', Herbie Farnworth 60', Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 66', Jack Bostock 74'
- Goals 4/4, pen Jamayne Isaako 12'
- Half-time 8
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.