March 10th, 1995 Today marks 28 years since Auckland Warriors made their unforgettable premiership debut against heavyweights Brisbane Broncos in the opening round of 1995 at a heaving Ericsson Stadium. The following is a modified excerpt from Will Evans’ book,… Read More ›
The chances of seeing the Kiwis and Kangaroos on the field together in 2020 appear slim, but 22 years ago today – the day before Anzac Day – New Zealand pulled off one of its greatest-ever rugby league victories. WILL… Read More ›
The Warriors were originally scheduled to host Sydney Roosters this Saturday in a Round 6 encounter. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic means we are at least six weeks from seeing our team back on the field, while Mt Smart Stadium… Read More ›
The Warriors were at their Harlem Globetrotter-esque best in a 56-18 dismantling of an Origin-depleted Brisbane in Round 12 of the 2013 season – the highest score ever conceded by the Broncos at home. Playmakers Feleti Mateo and Shaun Johnson… Read More ›
The Warriors’ record against St George Illawarra is appalling, winning just seven of 28 encounters since the joint venture’s first season in 1999. But the Auckland Warriors carved out an emphatic win in the club’s inaugural meeting at Mount Smart… Read More ›
Ahead of the Warriors’ Round 6 clash with the Cowboys at Mount Smart, Flashback Friday revisits a fond home farewell for one of their greatest-ever players. The Round 26, 2011 clash between the Warriors and Cowboys in Auckland doubled as… Read More ›
The Warriors pulled off arguably the most heart-stopping victory of 2007 – and one of the great last-gasp wins in their history – against a shell-shocked South Sydney at Stadium Australia. The Rabbitohs were the beneficiaries of some dubious video… Read More ›
Ahead of the Warriors’ Round 2 clash with the Gold Coast Titans at Mount Smart Stadium, Flashback Friday relives the maiden meeting between the club at the ground. The Titans entered the NRL premiership in 2007, proving immediately competitive but… Read More ›
The Warriors’ many memorable clashes with Wests Tigers are recounted in our rivalry article, so this week’s Flashback Friday relieves one of the most bizarre incidents the clubs’ showdowns have produced. The finals-bound Warriors carved out as important 28-16 win… Read More ›
Flashback Friday revisits one of the Warriors’ most dominant performances against Canterbury – a 36-12 drubbing in 2011 that doubled as the club’s 200th match at Mount Smart Stadium. The Bulldogs arrived in Auckland for the Round 19 clash in… Read More ›