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The biggest ever season of the NRL Telstra Women\u2019s Premiership competition draws closer to its thrilling conclusion, with the teams locked in to play finals football.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Featuring a top six format for the first time ever, the road to the grand final begins in earnest this week with two elimination finals taking place on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The undefeated Sydney Roosters were crowned minor premierships and alongside the Brisbane Broncos will have the opening week of the finals off to prepare to host their challengers in Week 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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All three Queensland teams will feature in the finals this year after field goal specialist Lauren Brown booted her side to a 17-16 win over the Raiders in their regular season game, with the result seeing the Titans leapfrog the Eels into sixth place on the ladder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Despite some injuries woes this season, Karyn Murphy’s charges are hoping to return to the grand final stage after coming within seven minutes of glory in the 2023 decider against Newcastle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Brown sends the Titans to Finals footy<\/p>\n
That grand final rematch will launch this year’s finals series, with perennial finalists the Knights hosting the Gold Coast in their elimination final on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n
There’s just something about this rivalry producing thrillers, with their last meeting in Round 10 needing a Jesse Southwell special in the 69th minute to steal a win for the Novocastrians.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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It’s the Southwell show<\/p>\n
The North Queensland Cowboys meanwhile have made club history to feature in their inaugural finals series.<\/p>\n
Hosting the Sharks in Townsville on Saturday, the two sides played out a closely-fought match in Round 3 with the Cowboys coming up trumps with a 16-14 win.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Every match of the finals series will be available for fans to watch on the Nine Network, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.<\/p>\n
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Upton at it again<\/p>\n
The Road to Glory
\nFinals Week 1 – Elimination Finals<\/p>\n
Knights (3) v Titans (6)\u00a0
Saturday, September 20, 2.30pm (EST) @ McDonald Jones Stadium\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cowboys (4) v Sharks (5)
Saturday, September 20, 4.15pm (EST) @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium\u00a0<\/p>\n
Byes: Sydney Roosters (1) and Brisbane Broncos (2)<\/p>\n