Week two of NRL finals series shatters crowd and viewership records

The ongoing NRL Telstra Premiership finals series has made history, breaking attendance and viewership records during the second weekend of the post-season.

The exciting opening week of finals set the stage for two memorable semi-finals, with fans flocking to GIO Stadium and Accor Stadium to witness the Sharks and Panthers fight to keep their seasons alive.

These two matches have resulted in the highest viewership and attendance for the second week of finals in the history of the NRL.

Sunday afternoon finals remain a favorite among supporters, as over two million viewers from Australia and New Zealand tuned in for Penrith's victory against the Bulldogs.

This match marked both the highest ratings and attendance for a week-two finals game in the NRL's history.

The record-breaking finals series is poised for even greater excitement with two thrilling preliminary finals scheduled in Melbourne and Brisbane this weekend.