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THIS WARRIORS LIFE’S 2018 AWARDS
With a watershed season now in the rearview mirror, This Warriors Life dishes out some awards for the many standout performers (and a few underperformers) in the Warriors’ 2018 NRL campaign. PLAYER OF THE YEAR Roger Tuivasa-Sheck produced arguably the… Read More ›
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VALE JOHN O’SULLIVAN
New Zealand Rugby League is mourning the loss of Kiwi #493 John O’Sullivan, who played 10 Tests and represented his country from 1971-75. O’Sullivan passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, aged 68, having lived the latter years of… Read More ›
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TWL FINALS WRAP: BRONCOS BLASTED OUT OF FINALS BY REBORN SAINTS
Brisbane Broncos’ season is over after St George Illawarra Dragons doused the hosts’ late-season fire and performed their own remarkable turnaround with a 48-18 demolition at Suncorp Stadium. THE MATCH: From the opening exchanges it was clear the Dragons had… Read More ›
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WARRIORS ELIMINATION FINAL PLAYER RATINGS
1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK (c): Recovered from an ankle injury to take his place in the Warriors’ line-up but succumbed to a knee complaint midway through the first half, totally changing the trajectory of his team’s bid to stay alive…. Read More ›
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TWL FINALS WRAP: PANTHERS CRUSH WARRIORS’ FINALS DREAM
Penrith Panthers crushed the Warriors’ dreams of post-season grandeur in a clinical, relentless 27-12 elimination final result at ANZ Stadium. The Warriors made a blistering start but could not capitalise, disintegrating under the weight of several coach-killing mistakes and dreadful… Read More ›
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TWL NRLW WRAP: WARRIORS STUN ROOSTERS IN BRUISING OPENER
The Warriors women’s team have created history and taken a massive step towards the inaugural NRLW grand final, upsetting the premiership favourite Sydney Roosters 10-4 in a punishing contest at ANZ Stadium. Outstanding defence across the park, a commanding performance… Read More ›
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TWL FINALS WRAP: STORM PIP RABBITS IN MATCH FOR THE AGES
The Storm and Rabbitohs got the post-season underway with a match for the ages, featuring 10 tries, a stack of lead changes and an unforgettable field goal. THE MATCH: After the tightest top-eight finish in history, the 2018 finals series… Read More ›
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TWL WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW: WARRIORS V ROOSTERS
NRLW PREMIERHSIP RD 1: SYDNEY ROOSTERS v NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS – 3.05pm AEST/5.05pm NZT, Saturday, September 8 @ ANZ Stadium The Warriors will make history on Saturday afternoon when they take on Sydney Roosters in the first match of the inaugural… Read More ›
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: PANTHERS EDGE WARRIORS IN PRELIM CLASSIC
Ahead of the Warriors’ massive elimination final showdown with Penrith at ANZ Stadium tomorrow, Flashback Friday relives the clubs’ only previous post-season clash – a preliminary final thriller in 2003 played at the same venue in front of 43,174 fans…. Read More ›
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TWL ELIMINATION FINAL PREVIEW: WARRIORS V PANTHERS
ELIMINATION FINAL: PENRITH PANTHERS V NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS – 7.40PM NZT/5.40 AEST, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH @ ANZ STADIUM SYDNEY The Storylines: It’s taken 2,533 days, but the New Zealand Warriors are back in the NRL finals. But the club’s first post-season… Read More ›