Author Archives

• TWL RD 8: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS

  By Will Evans on July 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Marks out of 10 after a memorable win over the Broncos. 3 Peta Hiku: It’s hard to ignore the bad: a dropped bomb in the first half and one he inexplicably let bounce in the second to gift the Broncos a… Read More ›

• TWL RD 8: WARRIORS TRIUMPH IN BATTLE OF THE BATTLERS

  By Will Evans on July 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The Warriors beat the Broncos in Brisbane for the first time by 26-16 back in 2002. It was an unforgettable afternoon at the expansive ANZ Stadium between two heavyweights, who both finished in the NRL premiership’s top three. The clubs… Read More ›

• THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V BRONCOS

  By Will Evans on July 2, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The Warriors’ rivalry with the Broncos kicked off via an epic contest in their 1995 premiership debut. Competition between the two clubs has consequently held a special place in the Auckland-based club’s narrative ever since, and has produced many thrillers,… Read More ›

• TWL RD 7: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS

  By Will Evans on June 26, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Few standouts in a landslide 50-6 defeat to the Storm. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: The Warriors’ best, racking up a game-high 280 metres (89 more than the next best) from 28 runs, including 85 post-contact. The most striking feature of his performance,… Read More ›

• TWL RD 7: WEARY WARRIORS FAIL TO WEATHER STORM

  By Will Evans on June 26, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  All Warriors fans hoped – and many even half-expected – their team to turn the emotion of the past week, which has compounded the adversity of the last three months, into a stirring on-field performance. If not a boilover win,… Read More ›

• HOW ABOUT THOSE WARRIORS?: NRL ROUND 7 PREVIEW

  By Will Evans on June 25, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  However the Warriors’ daunting assignment against Melbourne Storm plays out, it’s destined to be a memorable affair following last weekend’s bombshell coaching announcement. Uncertain new era The result against Melbourne on Friday almost feels inconsequential in the wake of Stephen… Read More ›

• TWL TOP 10: NRL INTERIM COACH DEBUTS

  By Will Evans on June 25, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Todd Payten faces up to the coaching equivalent of mission impossible on Friday after taking over from Stephen Kearney, with his first match as caretaker up against Craig Bellamy’s Melbourne Storm. But teams have regularly responded to their coach’s mid-season… Read More ›

• THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V STORM

  By Will Evans on June 23, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  During a 22-season rivalry, the Warriors have crafted a well-deserved reputation as a bogey side for perennial contenders Melbourne – particularly at the Storm’s home grounds. The teams have staged many dramatic clashes, none more so than the Warriors’ twin… Read More ›

• TWL RD 6: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS

  By Will Evans on June 19, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Positives through the spine and in the pack to ease the sting of some disappointing showings out wide in the Warriors’ 40-12 loss to the Rabbitohs. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (c): A couple of shaky moments at the back early but a… Read More ›

• TWL RD 6: WARRIORS’ MISFORTUNE LEADS TO BUNNY BLOWOUT

  By Will Evans on June 19, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  A final score of 40-12 in South Sydney’s favour indicated an ugly Friday night out for the Warriors at BankWest Stadium – but it could have been oh-so-different if not for a couple of sliding doors moments that went in… Read More ›