The Warriors were largely at the mercy of the mercurial Andrew Johns during the first decade of their rivalry with the Knights, but they have turned the tables on the Novacastrians over the past 15 seasons to edge in… Read More ›
FEATURES
THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V STORM
During a 24-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 ›
TWL TOP 10: WARRIORS UNLUCKY NOT TO PLAY ORIGIN
As the rugby league world counts down to the start of the 2021 State of Origin series, TWL looks back at the unluckiest Warriors to miss out on a start in the interstate arena. 10. Tony Martin Gladstone product Martin was… Read More ›
A SHORT HISTORY OF…WARRIORS IN STATE OF ORIGIN
It seems inevitable Reece Walsh will eventually become the Warriors’ seventh State of Origin representative, even touted as a potential bolter for Queensland in the 2021 series at just 18 years of age and with only a handful of NRL… Read More ›
A SHORT HISTORY OF…WARRIORS CAPTAINS
A total of 25 players have captained the Warriors in their 27-season existence, including 11 fulltime skippers – each who, for better or worse, added to the fascinating tapestry of the club’s history during their time in charge. Here’s everything… Read More ›
A SHORT HISTORY OF…WARRIORS AND FIELD GOALS
The Warriors and their fanbase headed into bye week chewing on the bitter aftertaste of a one-point heart-breaker – a familiar tale for the club in its 27 seasons. The Warriors have kicked 48 field goals in 643 first-grade matches… Read More ›
THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V TIGERS
Regarded as two of the most unpredictable and exciting sides in the NRL, the 21-season rivalry between the Warriors and Wests Tigers has been marked by high-scoring try-fests and extraordinary comebacks. Overall record: Played 31 – Wests Tigers won 16,… Read More ›
THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V EELS
The Warriors’ rivalry with the Parramatta Eels has encompassed many twists and turns, including a pair of week one finals encounters, an incredible number of shared players, and even three coaches who have been in charge of both clubs. Overall… Read More ›
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 ›
THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V COWBOYS
The Warriors and Cowboys entered the premiership together in 1995 and have forged the tightest of rivalries in 26 seasons of competition.. Some of the Warriors’ finest Aussie imports have come directly from the Cowboys and the North Queensland region,… Read More ›