The Warriors’ rivalry with the Broncos kicked off via an epic contest in their 1995 premiership debut. Competition between the two clubs has consequently held a special place in the Auckland-based club’s narrative ever since, and has produced many thrillers,… Read More ›
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TWL TOP 10: WARRIORS’ MOST SUCCESSFUL HALVES PAIRINGS
While the Warriors have enjoyed the presence of some world-class playmakers over the years, forming a long-term halves combination has proved a perennial bugbear. The incomparable Stacey Jones rarely had a playmaking partner for more than a season or two…. Read More ›
WARRIORS 25: ALL-AUSTRALIAN TEAM
Will Evans’ book, Warriors 25: Celebrating 25 Years of the New Zealand Warriors, features a best-ever Warriors line-up made up solely of Australian players. TWL marks Australia Day by revealing the 17 players who made the cut. *Australian-born New Zealand… Read More ›
THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST: EPISODE 19
Still fragile from a big Wellington weekend, Will Evans and Brad Larking wrap up the one-point win over the Sharks, talk signing and recruitment target news, pay tribute to James Maloney and Ben Matulino, and break down Round 19 of… Read More ›
TWL RD 15 PREVIEW: WARRIORS V PANTHERS
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS V PENRITH PANTHERS – 4.00PM (NZT)/2.00PM (AEST), SUNDAY, JUNE 30 @ MT SMART STADIUM The Storylines: The Warriors’ byes are out of the way; now they have 11 weeks to make something of their campaign. Despite coming… Read More ›
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 ›