Dolphins’ NRL title bid after just four years of existence makes waves in UK

The Dolphins meet the Roosters on Saturday with an NRL grand final berth at stake. The Dolphins meet the Roosters on Saturday with an NRL grand final berth at stake. NRL Dolphins’ NRL title bid after just four years of existence makes waves in UK A small village in Lancashire will be glued to the TV on Friday with the expansion club – and their star English centre – one win from a grand final

Jack Snape Tue 22 Sep 2026 01.45 EDT Last modified on Tue 22 Sep 2026 05.16 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google T he Dolphins had spent the best part of four seasons winning over neutrals as the likeable if unserious entertainers of the NRL, with their fetching red jerseys and TikTok-friendly try celebration. “Phins Up”, as the children say.