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TWL RD 20: WARRIORS SIGN OFF IN STYLE
This ‘dead-rubber’ match always had the feel of an exhibition match designed to pay homage to the Warriors’ unprecedented sacrifice to keep the NRL season alive, as well as their spectacular efforts to stay in the finals race until a… Read More ›
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TWL RD 19: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 following a gallant defeat to big guns Canberra. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Another inspirational performance in what was almost certainly the last we’ll see of our beloved skipper in 2020. Had a line-break and a team-high 186 metres… Read More ›
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TWL RD 19: RAIDERS RUN DOWN VALIANT WARRIORS IN FIERY AFFAIR
This team should be playing finals footy. The Warriors gave top-four hopefuls Canberra a major fright on Sunday afternoon before valiantly going down 26-14 in a testy clash. Their finals hopes dashed last week, the Warriors arrived in the capital… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V RAIDERS
The Auckland Warriors and Canberra Raiders clashed before even taking the field against one another, but ultimately went on to forge a fascinating and fluctuating rivalry marked by semi-final classics, golden point thrillers and home-ground hoodoos. Overall record: Played… Read More ›
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TWL RD 18: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 from a finals-hopes-crushing loss to Cronulla. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Made 19 runs for 152 metres and produced a wonderful try-assist just before halftime to keep the Warriors in the game. One of his side’s best, but his… Read More ›
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TWL RD 18: FAST-FINISHING SHARKS END WARRIORS’ FINALS DREAM
The Warriors are out of the 2020 NRL finals race with two rounds to go after a devastating 22-14 loss at the hands of Cronulla Sharks, who simultaneously confirmed their spot in the playoffs. Clawing back from a 12-point deficit… Read More ›
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TWL RD 17: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 after a heart-breaker against the Eels in Gosford. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Absolutely astonishing once again. A total of 278 running metres was boosted by an electrifying line-break that set up Chanel’s second, while also had a key… Read More ›
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TWL RD 17: WARRIORS GO DOWN FIRING IN CONTROVERSIAL EELS LOSS
Another top-four opponent, another valiant, narrow loss laced with character and resolve. But unlike recent defeats to Penrith and Sydney Roosters, the Warriors’ 24-18 loss to Parramatta in a fiery contest at Central Coast Stadium was agonisingly hard to take… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V EELS
The Warriors’ rivalry with the Parramatta Eels has encompassed many twists and turns, including a pair of week one finals encounters, an incredible number of shared players, and even three coaches who have been in charge of both clubs. Overall… Read More ›
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TWL RD 16: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
A pleasure dishing out scores after a brilliant team effort like the Warriors’ 36-6 caning of the Knights. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Absolutely vintage RTS for the second week in a row. Game-high tallies of 266 metres (105 post-contact) and nine tackle-breaks,… Read More ›