Warriors and Panthers hold top spots following Round 26 NRL results

The New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers remain at the top of the NRL power rankings after securing critical wins in Round 26. The Warriors guaranteed two home finals following a 46-32 victory over the Knights, while the Panthers defeated the Bulldogs 24-10 to set up a decisive final-round matchup for the minor premiership. The Dolphins clinched their first top-four finish by overcoming the Roosters 26-12. Conversely, the Cronulla Sharks experienced a drop in the rankings after a 38-18 loss to the Eels, and the Sydney Roosters prepare to rest several players in their upcoming match against South Sydney. The South Sydney Rabbitohs climbed to fifth following a 42-22 win against the Titans. Teams now look toward Round 27 to finalize ladder positions and home-ground advantages before the start of the finals series.

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