The legacy of the ANZACs holds a hallowed place in the narrative of rugby league in Australia and New Zealand. April 25, 2020, marks 105 years since the landing of troops, predominantly from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps… Read More ›
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A SHORT HISTORY OF…WARRIOR KIWIS
The Warriors have produced 70 New Zealand internationals since 1995. It’s an impressive tally, given the leading club in terms of producing Australian internationals, Sydney Roosters with 84, have been around since 1908. Fellow foundation club South Sydney are second… Read More ›
TWL PODCAST 2020: EP 5 – RD 1 REVIEW/COVID-19 SPECIAL
Will Evans and Brad Larking pick themselves up off the canvas a day after a dismal first-up outing in Newcastle, reviewing the game and breaking down the extraordinary developments across the NRL – of which the Warriors have become the… Read More ›
A SHORT HISTORY OF…CANTABRIAN WARRIORS
After a week of indescribable heartache for the region – and ahead of the Warriors’ Round 3 clash with Manly in Christchurch, which now takes on far greater significance – This Warriors Life celebrates the connection between the club and Canterbury. A… Read More ›
ONCE WERE WARRIORS: HITRO OKESENE
Hitro Okesene – Warrior #10 (1995-97): 22 games – 3 tries (12 points) New Zealand (1994-95): 5 Tests – 1 try (4 points) Playing 22 first grade games over three seasons isn’t the traditional path to club legend status, but… Read More ›
WARRIORS UNVEIL INAUGURAL NRL WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP SQUAD
Via Warriors Media A 22-strong squad laden with current and former Kiwi Ferns has been unveiled today to represent the Vodafone Warriors in the inaugural NRL women’s premiership next month. With former Kiwi Fern Lorina Papali’i (41) signed, the Vodafone… Read More ›
VALE PHILLIP ORCHARD
Less than three months after Kiwis great Tom Hadfield passed away, New Zealand Rugby League’s other Team of the Century winger, Kiwi #475 Phillip Orchard, has died. Orchard played 21 Tests on the flank for New Zealand from 1969-75, equalling… Read More ›