NRL Finals 2018: Top eight locked in for big finals series
BRISBANE have thumped the Sea Eagles to lock up a semi-final at Suncorp Stadium - check out the full schedule, including kick-off times and venues for the opening round of the NRL finals.
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BRISBANE will take on St George Illawarra in the first week of the NRL finals after locking up sixth spot with a 48-16 win over Manly.
In a thrilling finish to the tightest competition on record, the Broncos on Sunday finished equal with Penrith on both 32 points and a +56 differential. However, the Panthers grabbed fifth spot thanks to their superior defence, meaning they’ll play the eighth-placed Warriors in Sydney.
Despite missing out on sneaking into fifth, the Broncos were still good enough to secure a home final and will host the Red V next Sunday.
Cronulla, who on Sunday defeated Canterbury 30-18 to confirm fourth spot, will clash with minor premiers the Sydney Roosters on Saturday night.
Melbourne slipped out of first spot after their defeat to the Panthers but will host a resurgent South Sydney on Friday night.
WEEK ONE NRL FINALS SCHEDULE:
Qualifying Final: 7.40pm Friday, September 7 at AAMI Park
(2) Melbourne Storm v (3) South Sydney Rabbitohs
Elimination Final: 5.30pm Saturday, September 8, at ANZ Stadium
(5) Penrith Panthers v (8) New Zealand Warriors
Qualifying Final: 7.40pm Saturday, September 8 at Allianz Stadium
(1) Sydney Roosters v (4) Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Elimination Final 4pm: Sunday, September 9 at Suncorp Stadium
(6) Brisbane Broncos v (7) St George-Illawarra Dragons
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