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NRL considers introducing AFL-style wildcard finals weekend

The league says the format could boost ratings, cut dead rubbers and reduce late-season resting as expansion adds more teams.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The AFL has run with the NRL’s idea of a wildcard weekend and enjoyed bumper crowds and TV ratings. Now rugby league could be about to follow suit.

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NRL considers introducing AFL-style wildcard finals weekend

The AFL has run with the NRL’s idea of a wildcard weekend and enjoyed bumper crowds and TV ratings. Now rugby league could be about to follow suit.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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