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TWL RD 3: WARRIORS SNATCH GLORY IN ALL-TIME CRAZY GAME
A game like this almost transcends dissection. It was a gift from the rugby league Gods, forever to be remembered for the drama, controversy and gallantry encapsulated within one of the wildest blocks of 80 minutes you could ever hope… Read More ›
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THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2021: EP 9 – HAVING A PUNT WITH NICK TEDESCHI
It’s an extra special episode of the TWL podcast for your Friday as Will Evans is joined by the great Nick Tedeschi. Nick takes us through his journey as a Bulldogs tragic, Rugby League Week cover star, rugby league writer extraordinaire and… 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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THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2021: EP 8 – PREPARING FOR A RAID
Despite Friday’s frustrating defeat and CHT’s devastating injury news, Will and Brad are surprisingly upbeat ahead of a daunting road trip to take on Canberra. The boys preview the Warriors-Raiders clash and the rest of Round 3, talk Reece Walsh… Read More ›
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TWL RD 2: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Individual evaluations after a tough loss to the Knights in Gosford. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (c): A huge night from the skipper. A game-high 218 metres from 25 runs, two slick try-assists and generally slick work at the back besides dropping one… Read More ›
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THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2021: EP 7 – TOUGH KNIGHT OUT
Will and Brad catch up straight after a tough 20-16 loss to the Knights, admiring the Warriors’ grit but bemoaning a late lead lost and an anonymous showing from Kodi Nikorima. Onwards and upwards though – and Brad has some… Read More ›
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TWL RD 2: WARRIORS BESTED BY KNIGHTS
The Warriors bid for just the fifth 2-0 start in the club’s history came unstuck with five minutes left courtesy of a teenaged centre, with Bradman Best powering Newcastle Knights to a gripping 20-16 victory at Central Coast Stadium. The… Read More ›
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BUMPER WARRIORS CONTINGENT IN DOLPHINS’ RD 1 LINE-UP
The Warriors’ feeder club arrangement with Queensland InTrust Super Cup club Redcliffe appears to be off to a flying start, with a stack of Warriors-contracted players named in the Dolphins’ Round 1 side to take on Mackay Cutters on Saturday… Read More ›
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TWL RD 1 PLAYER RATINGS: WARRIORS V TITANS
Marks out of 10 for the Warriors after a comprehensive season-opening win over the Titans in Gosford. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (c): Certainly not vintage Roger, but it didn’t need to be. Marshalled and cleaned up from the back well, racked up… Read More ›
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THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2021: EP 6 – HOW GOOD?
You didn’t ask for it, but we did it anyway. Will Evans and Brad Larking punch out their immediate post-match reaction in podcast form – and it’s a helluva lot more satisfying to do it after a statement 19-6 Round… Read More ›