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FONUA-BLAKE SET TO SWITCH CAMPS TO MATE MA’A TONGA
Just a day after Warriors winger David Fusitu’a pledged to stick with Mate Ma’a Tonga, Manly prop and Kiwis World Cup rep Addin Fonua-Blake revealed he is all but certain to dedicate his international future to the island nation. Former… Read More ›
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FUSITU’A PLEDGES TEST FUTURE TO TONGA
Warriors winger David Fusitu’a has followed clubmate Solomone Kata’s lead and committed to Mate Ma’a Tonga instead of New Zealand, citing family inspiration. Fusitu’a debuted for both nations in 2016 but was part of the contingent of players who controversially… Read More ›
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TWL TOP 10: WARRIORS’ BEST GOALKICKERS
The Warriors’ current goalkicking depth is as strong as its ever been, with first choice Shaun Johnson, halfback deputy Mason Lino and third-stringer Issac Luke all above average off the tee. But who are the sharpest shooters in Warriors history?… Read More ›
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WARRIORS HALFWAY REPORT: THE SPINE
The 2018 NRL premiership is at the halfway point and despite a few disappointing recent losses, it’s fair to say the 8-4 Warriors have exceeded expectations – individually and as a team. TWL is taking the bye-week opportunity to run… Read More ›
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WARRIORS HALFWAY REPORT: OUTSIDE BACKS
The 2018 NRL premiership is at the halfway point and despite a few disappointing recent losses, it’s fair to say the 8-4 Warriors have exceeded expectations – individually and as a team. TWL is taking the bye-week opportunity to run… Read More ›
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ORIGIN OVERHAUL: WHY HISTORY FAVOURS NEW-LOOK BLUES
It was going to take one hell of a storyline to relegate the representative retirement of Queensland legends Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk to secondary status ahead of the 2018 State of Origin series opener. But new NSW… Read More ›
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ROGER, TOHU IN DALLY M MIX AS VOTING GOES SECRET
Warriors stars Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Tohu Harris are right in Dally M Medal contention at the halfway mark of NRL premiership, with both players inside the top 15 as voting now goes behind closed doors. Captain Tuivasa-Sheck managed one vote… Read More ›
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TWL RD 12 WRAP: WARRIORS UP TO RUCK ALL AGAINST RAMPANT RABBITS
The Warriors’ 2018 revival has been underpinned by vastly-improved fitness, defensive steel and engine-room grit, but South Sydney’s complete and utter domination of the ruck was the grim tale of a 30-10 Mount Smart mauling. It was men against boys… Read More ›
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TWL ROUND 12 PREVIEW: WARRIORS V RABBITOHS
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS V SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS – 7.30PM (NZT)/5.30PM (AEST) SATURDAY, MAY 26 @ MOUNT SMART STADIUM The Storylines: The Warriors made another quantum leap progress-wise last week with a gritty win over a desperate opponent, without Roger Tuivasa-Sheck… Read More ›