In the lead-up to the final between Australia and Samoa this weekend, we looked back on the top six history-breaking and history-making highlights from the World Cup so far.

The Preliminary Finals ended in heartache for two sides while setting up a long-awaited Grand Final clash between foes.

The NRL Semi-Finals featured two thrashings. The Eels were too slick for the Raiders in the two sides' first-ever finals clash, securing a place in their first Preliminary Final in 13 years. The Rabbitohs beat the Sharks 38-12 to set up a clash with the Panthers.

Week 1 of the NRL Finals series was one to remember with the Rabbitohs' win over the Roosters featuring a record-breaking seven sin bins.

With the finals just around the corner, now it's time to look at the final team of the week of the regular season.

Round 24 of the NRL brought some changes to the top eight with one round left before the finals. The Raiders overtook the Broncos to claim eighth place while the Sharks passed the Cowboys to go into second place.

Round 23 of the NRL was the highest scoring round since 2007, featuring five thrashings and two thrillers. The Panthers secured the Minor Premiership, the Raiders kept their finals hopes alive and the Roosters broke multiple records.

The Gold Coast Titans are hoping their new recruits will take them beyond the semi-finals in their second NRLW season.

NRL great Paul Green was honoured throughout an emotional Round 22 of the NRL. The Sea Eagles and Dragons have dropped out of the finals race.

In Round 21 of the NRL, seven of the top eight teams secured wins, with the Panthers heading towards the Minor Premiership. Bundaberg also hosted its first NRL game.

Round 20 of the NRL had it all, with multiple players referred to the judiciary and some unexpected losses for top teams.

With round 19 in the books, Edge of the Crowd takes a look at the big stars from this week's games.