NRL finals fixture: Knights clinch 8th in last game as likely week one ...

The first week of the NRL finals is set, with the Knights beating the Dolphins to clinch the last spot in the top eight on Sunday afternoon.

Earlier the Sharks’ win over Manly ensured the Sea Eagles would not get to host their elimination final.

The NRL has since confirmed the fixture.

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The Panthers are set to host the Roosters and will play on Friday night, with fourth-placed Cronulla playing on Saturday to avoid a five-day turnaround.

Gus Gould said on Twitter the Bulldogs’ elimination final would be played on Saturday night but he was wrong with the clash with Manly instead lined up for Sunday.

QUALIFYING AND ELIMINATION FINALS

To be played across Friday September 13 to Sunday September 15

First Qualifying Final: [1] Melbourne Storm vs [4] Cronulla Sharks

Saturday September 14, 4:05pm at AAMI Park

First Elimination Final: [5] North Queensland Cowboys vs [8] Newcastle Knights

Saturday September 14, 7:50pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Second Elimination Final: [6] Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs [7] Manly Sea Eagles

Sunday September 15, 4:05pm at Accor Stadium

Second Qualifying Final: [2] Penrith Panthers vs [3] Sydney Roosters

Friday September 13, 7:50pm at BlueBet Stadium

SEMI-FINALS

To be played across Friday September 20 to Saturday September 21

First Semi Final: Loser of First Qualifying Final (Storm-Sharks) vs Winner of First Elimination Final (Cowboys-Knights)

Full details TBC

Second Semi Final: Loser of Second Qualifying Final (Panthers-Roosters) vs Winner of Second Elimination Final (Bulldogs-Sea Eagles)

Full details TBC

PRELIMINARY FINALS

To be played across Friday September 27 to Saturday September 28

First Preliminary Final: Winner of First Qualifying Final (Storm-Sharks) vs Winner of Second Semi Final (One of Panthers, Roosters, Bulldogs or Sea Eagles)

Full details TBC

Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Second Qualifying Final (Panthers-Roosters) vs Winner of First Semi Final (One of Storm, Sharks, Cowboys or Knights)

Full details TBC

NRL GRAND FINAL

Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final

Sunday 6th October, 7:30pm at Accor Stadium, Sydney