This ‘dead-rubber’ match always had the feel of an exhibition match designed to pay homage to the Warriors’ unprecedented sacrifice to keep the NRL season alive, as well as their spectacular efforts to stay in the finals race until a… Read More ›
Previews + Reviews
TWL RD 19: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 following a gallant defeat to big guns Canberra. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Another inspirational performance in what was almost certainly the last we’ll see of our beloved skipper in 2020. Had a line-break and a team-high 186 metres… Read More ›
TWL RD 18: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 from a finals-hopes-crushing loss to Cronulla. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Made 19 runs for 152 metres and produced a wonderful try-assist just before halftime to keep the Warriors in the game. One of his side’s best, but his… Read More ›
TWL RD 18: FAST-FINISHING SHARKS END WARRIORS’ FINALS DREAM
The Warriors are out of the 2020 NRL finals race with two rounds to go after a devastating 22-14 loss at the hands of Cronulla Sharks, who simultaneously confirmed their spot in the playoffs. Clawing back from a 12-point deficit… Read More ›
TWL RD 17: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 after a heart-breaker against the Eels in Gosford. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Absolutely astonishing once again. A total of 278 running metres was boosted by an electrifying line-break that set up Chanel’s second, while also had a key… Read More ›
TWL RD 17: WARRIORS GO DOWN FIRING IN CONTROVERSIAL EELS LOSS
Another top-four opponent, another valiant, narrow loss laced with character and resolve. But unlike recent defeats to Penrith and Sydney Roosters, the Warriors’ 24-18 loss to Parramatta in a fiery contest at Central Coast Stadium was agonisingly hard to take… Read More ›
TWL RD 16: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
A pleasure dishing out scores after a brilliant team effort like the Warriors’ 36-6 caning of the Knights. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Absolutely vintage RTS for the second week in a row. Game-high tallies of 266 metres (105 post-contact) and nine tackle-breaks,… Read More ›
TWL RD 16: TOP 8 RUN FULL STEAM AHEAD AFTER KNIGHTS ROUT
A team that most would have given a sympathetic pat on the back for finishing with the wooden spoon given their sacrifices and setbacks has now won half of their 14 games since boarding a plane in Auckland amid COVID-19… Read More ›
TWL RD 15: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Some high-level performers in a gritty win over the Bulldogs. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Most of the pre-match coverage on Fox Sports focused on how far below his 2018-19 standards Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been. The courageous skipper showed how exaggerated those claims… Read More ›
TWL RD 15: KODI LEADS WARRIORS TO SCRAPPY COMEBACK WIN
The Warriors have energised their fanbase over the past month with renewed hunger, resilience and composure, as well as discovering the elusive trait of staying on task for 80 minutes. But despite putting arguably their sloppiest, most inconsistent performance since… Read More ›