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TWL RD 14: ALL GUTS BUT NO GLORY FOR WARRIORS AS PANTHERS HANG ON
The Warriors’ bid for a third straight win for the first time since 2018 came up just short, but the NRL’s most inspirational team’s month-long streak of putting up valiant, never-say-die performances remained intact in an 18-12 loss to competition… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V PANTHERS
The Warriors’ seesawing rivalry with the Penrith Panthers includes two shared coaches, several stars who have turned out for both clubs, two finals matches and a truckload of points. But after 25 seasons, it’s the Panthers who hold the advantage… Read More ›
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WARRIORS BROWNOUT! PROS + CONS OF OUR NEW COACH
The Warriors will enter a bold new era from November, with the well-travelled Nathan Brown taking over as coach on a three-season deal. His arrival was accompanied with the equally big news that Phil Gould is coming on board as… Read More ›
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TWL RD 13: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Plenty of healthy marks out of 10 following another wonderful team performance. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Another mammoth performance – tough, industrious and cool. Unflappable at the back, carried the ball 21 times for 207 metres (including 97 post-contact) and got into… Read More ›
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TWL RD 13: WET AND WILD WARRIORS BANK BACK-TO-BACK BOILOVERS
Despite being sympathetic to the Warriors’ nomadic plight and myriad setbacks in 2020, at TWL we’ve been reluctant to use those handicaps to excuse poor performances. But if there was a time when we could forgive a flat showing, it was this… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V SEA EAGLES
Manly’s strong support in New Zealand faded following the advent of the Auckland Warriors in 1995. The clubs have contested many notable and thrilling regular season encounters, along with a preliminary final showdown and a memorable grand final – but… Read More ›
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TWL RD 12: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 following a season-best upset of Wests Tigers. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Recovered from a costly early error to inspire his team with 279 metres (99 post-contact) from 26 runs, seven tackle-breaks and two offloads, plus forced two line… Read More ›
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TWL RD 12: RESURGENT WARRIORS STUN TIGERS
Todd Payten called for his side’s performance in last week’s gallant loss to Sydney Roosters to be their base level effort moving forward. The Warriors heeded their interim coach’s plea – and gave his chances of securing the gig fulltime… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V TIGERS
Regarded as two of the most unpredictable and exciting sides in the NRL, the 20-season rivalry between the Warriors and Wests Tigers has been marked by high-scoring try-fests and extraordinary comebacks. Overall record: Played 30 – Wests Tigers won 16,… Read More ›
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TWL RD 11: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Individual appraisals for a valiant team effort after the Warriors 18-10 loss to the Roosters at Central Coast Stadium. 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: Worked hard out of his own end but a 130-metre return from 17 carries was a bit un-Roger like…. Read More ›