FINAL TEAMS: Dolphins vs Roosters – Preliminary Finals, 2026

The Sydney Roosters took a 16-0 lead over the Dolphins in the first half of their 2026 NRL Preliminary Final at Suncorp Stadium. Mark Nawaqanitawase opened the scoring with a try in the 17th minute, followed quickly by tries from Victor Radley in the 23rd minute and Daniel Tupou in the 26th minute.

Roosters halfback Sam Walker successfully converted two of the three attempts to extend the advantage to 16 points. The Dolphins remained scoreless through the opening 33 minutes of play, failing to register a try or line break during that stretch.