St George Illawarra defeated NZ Warriors 24-10, advancing to the grand final.
In a surprising turn of events, St George Illawarra outplayed the NZ Warriors, winning 24-10 in the New South Wales Cup major semi-final, forcing the minor premiers into a challenging path to the grand final.
A victory today would have secured a place in the decider on September 28 for the Warriors. However, they fell behind early and remained outpaced by the Dragons throughout the match.
The outcome means that St George Illawarra, who ranked second, progresses to the grand final. Meanwhile, the Warriors, now with a second chance, must overcome the winner of the minor semi-final between Parramatta and Canberra to continue their pursuit.