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TWL RD 14 PREVIEW: TITANS V WARRIORS
GOLD COAST TITANS V NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS – 8.00PM (NZT)/6.00PM (AEST), FRIDAY, JUNE 14 @ CBUS SUPER STADIUM The Storylines: After an encouraging few weeks leading into the bye, the Warriors suffered a demoralising 32-10 loss to the Storm last… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V TITANS
The Warriors’ 12-season rivalry with the Gold Coast Titans can be neatly divided into two parts, with the holiday strip-based club enjoying the early running before the Warriors wrested control in 2011. The large Kiwi expat population in southeast Queensland… Read More ›
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TONGA NAME FUSITU’A AND KATA TO FACE KIWIS
Mate Ma’a Tonga have named a preliminary 22-man squad for next week’s Test against New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium, including Warriors outside-backs David Fusitu’a and Solomone Kata. The duo are joined by former clubmates – and fellow 2017 World… Read More ›
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WARRIORS V STORM PLAYER RATINGS
Some pretty ordinary scores out of 10 after the Warriors’ dismal 32-10 loss to the Storm. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (c): Solid as usual but seems to have run out of ways to spark his floundering side. Had 21 runs for 149… Read More ›
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TWL RD 13 WRAP: PROMISING START SWEPT AWAY BY STORM
Arguably the Warriors’ most impressive opening half-hour of the season gave way to one of their most demoralising losses of 2019 as the ultra-professional Melbourne Storm eased to a 32-10 win at Mount Smart Stadium. The home side were physical,… Read More ›
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TWL RD 13 PREVIEW: WARRIORS V STORM
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS v MELBOURNE STORM – 7.30PM (NZT)/5.30PM (AEST), SATURDAY, JUNE 6 @ MOUNT SMART STADIUM The Storylines: The Warriors found some solid form and belated continuity in the three weeks before the bye, but a dour 8-2 loss… Read More ›
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STATE OF ORIGIN 1 PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 for all 34 players in State of Origin game one, won 18-14 by Queensland. QLD MAROONS 1. Kalyn Ponga: Played like an Origin veteran rather than someone making their first start at this level. Constantly involved,… Read More ›
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ORIGIN 1 WRAP: MAROONS SURGE HOME IN CLASSIC OPENER
Queensland’s new brigade of champions spearheaded an 18-14 comeback victory over New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium in one of the great State of Origin series openers. Playing without any of the dynasty-leading group of Slater, Inglis, Thurston, Smith and… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V STORM
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 ›
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ONCE WERE WARRIORS: KEVIN CAMPION
Kevin Campion – Warrior #86 This special feature on renowned former Warriors hard-man Kevin Campion originally appeared as part of Commentary Box Sports’ Sounding The Siren series in December 2017. Kevin Campion’s remarkable career spanned 12 seasons and 241 games… Read More ›
