During a 25-season rivalry, the Warriors 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 finals… Read More ›
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STORM PROP PENE TO JOIN WARRIORS IN 2022
Via Warriors Media The Vodafone Warriors have boosted their depth in middle forwards by signing Melbourne Storm front rower Aaron Pene on a two-year deal from next season. A late developer at first-grade level, the 25-year-old made his NRL debut… Read More ›
NUMBERS GAME: WARRIORS V STORM STATS PREVIEW
The Warriors take on the top-of-the-table Melbourne this Saturday at Mt Smart Stadium. The keen rivals will once again compete for the Michael Moore Trophy, named in honour of the Storm’s inaugural Football Manager who died in a tragic accident… Read More ›
PAASI RETURNS, SATAE REPLACES BANNED SAO FOR STORM SHOWDOWN
Via Warriors Media Agnatius Paasi returns from a one-match suspension and fellow prop Chris Satae has been brought onto the interchange for the Vodafone Warriors’ 13th-round NRL encounter with the Melbourne Storm at Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday (5.00pm kick-off)…. Read More ›
WARRIORS ROUND 7 PLAYER RATINGS
Plenty of 7s and 8s after a gutsy 13-12 loss to the Storm by a barely recognisable Warriors line-up. 3 PETA HIKU: Perennially panned for his showings at centre and five-eighth, it’s becoming more apparent fullback is the enigmatic Hiku’s best… Read More ›
TWL RD 7 PREVIEW: WARRIORS V STORM
MELBOURNE STORM V NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS – 9.50PM (NZT)/7.50PM (AEST) @ AAMI PARK, MELBOURNE The Storylines: The embattled Warriors head to Melbourne for a seemingly impossible Anzac Day assignment hoping to avoid slumping to a 2-5 record for just the… Read More ›
BILLY SLATER ANNOUNCES NRL RETIREMENT
Another massive name has been added to the NRL’s retiring class of 2018, with Melbourne Storm legend Billy Slater officially announcing he will hang up the boots at the end of the season. The champion fullback – regarded by many… Read More ›
WARRIORS AIM TO RAISE $50,000 FOR CHARITY
Warriors aim to raise $50,000 for charity The Vodafone Warriors have today announced plans to stage “the biggest charity game day in New Zealand sport” when they take on arch rivals the Melbourne Storm at Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday,… Read More ›
VETE GRANTED MID-SEASON RELEASE
Via Warriors Media Warriors front rower Albert Vete has played his last game for the club after being granted a release today enabling him to continue his career in Australia. The 25-year-old former Mate Ma’a Tonga international’s midseason move sees… Read More ›
JESSE BROMWICH TO MISS WARRIORS SHOWDOWN
Via Melbourne Storm Media Craig Bellamy has named his 21-man squad for Wednesday night’s ANZAC Day blockbuster against the New Zealand Warriors. Jesse Bromwich will miss the game will a media ligament injury sustained in the Round 7 win over… Read More ›