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NRL confirms referee appointments for the first week of finals

Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

NRL confirms referee appointments for the first week of finals

Summary

The NRL has finalized its officiating crew for the first week of the 2026 finals series. Adam Gee secured the final refereeing spot, joining veterans Ashley Klein, Grant Atkins, and Gerard Sutton on the panel. Gee is scheduled to oversee the matchup between the Warriors and Dolphins at Go Media Stadium. Klein will officiate the opening finals game between the Rabbitohs and Knights at Allianz Stadium, while Atkins manages the Sharks versus Cowboys elimination match. Sutton is assigned to the Sunday Qualifying Final featuring the Panthers and Roosters at CommBank Stadium. Chris Butler and Wyatt Raymond will alternate as bunker officials throughout the weekend's four fixtures.

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•Adam Gee will referee the Warriors versus Dolphins match at Go Media Stadium
•Ashley Klein takes charge of the Rabbitohs and Knights game at Allianz Stadium
•Grant Atkins is the appointed referee for the Sharks and Cowboys elimination contest
•Gerard Sutton will officiate the Panthers versus Roosters Qualifying Final
•Chris Butler and Wyatt Raymond will serve as bunker officials for the weekend's games

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