NRL finals at a glance

WEEK TWO OF THE NRL FINALS AT A GLANCE

RESULTS

* Semi-final 1: North Queensland 26 bt Brisbane 20

* Semi-final 2: Canberra 22 bt Penrith 12

THE WASH-UP

The Cowboys and Raiders advance to the preliminary finals while the Broncos and Panthers have been knocked out. North Queensland will meet Cronulla for a spot in the grand final while Melbourne await for Ricky Stuart's Raiders.

INJURIES

Sharks - Paul Gallen (back); Cowboys - Kane Linnett (hamstring); Antonio Winterstein (ribs), Ethan Lowe (spine).

NEXT WEEK

* Preliminary final: Cronulla v North Queensland, Allianz Stadium, Friday 7.55pm AEST

* Preliminary final: Melbourne v Canberra, AAMI Park, Saturday 7.40pm AEST

IN A FORTNIGHT:

* Grand final: Cronulla/North Queensland v Melbourne/Canberra, ANZ Stadium, Sunday October 2, 7.15pm AEDT