NRLW finals schedule locked in as biggest threat to Roosters emerge
The 2026 NRLW regular season has concluded, with the Roosters and Titans securing first-round byes for the upcoming finals series. The elimination finals are set to begin on September 18, featuring matchups between the Tigers and Raiders, and the Broncos and Knights.
Why it matters
The NRLW is a rapidly growing professional sports league, and the finals series represents the peak of the season's competitive engagement.
NRL NRLW NRLW finals schedule locked in as biggest threat to Roosters emerge Chooks secure Minor Premiership in NRLW | 02:49 Andrew Jackson from Fox Sports September 13th, 2026 7:30 pm The regular season of the NRLW has drawn to a close, with attention quickly turning now to the finals as teams look to upset the high-flying Roosters’ bid for another premiership.
The Roosters are the team to beat after an undefeated campaign that saw them wrap up a first-round bye, with surprise packets the Titans also joining them in having the week off.
The Titans will play the highest-ranked winner from Week 1 while the Roosters play the lowest-ranked winner.
The Tigers have been the big risers of the 2026 season, having collected back-to-back wooden spoons before surging up the ladder this year.
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