Two of the competition’s hottest teams collide as the Warriors host a Dolphins side preparing for the club’s first finals appearance.

When: Saturday September 12, 2026 at 4:05 pm

Where: Go Media Stadium

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Two of the competition’s hottest teams meet at Go Media Stadium, with the Warriors carrying six consecutive wins and the Dolphins seven. Their regular-season encounters were decided by two points each: New Zealand won 20-18 in Round 8 before the Dolphins replied 26-24 in Round 17. The Warriors regain Leka Halasima, Wayde Egan and Kurt Capewell, while Jackson Ford is included after a long pectoral-injury absence. The Dolphins enter their first finals appearance with Selwyn Cobbo, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and Kodi Nikorima restored to the side. That added strike power complements a backline already featuring Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako and Herbie Farnworth. New Zealand’s ability to control the opening half and the lift of a home final are significant, but the Dolphins’ winning run and proven success in close games ensure this qualifying final should be decided by fine margins.