Manly’s strong support in New Zealand faded following the advent of the Auckland Warriors in 1995. The clubs have contested many notable and thrilling regular season encounters, along with a preliminary final showdown and a memorable grand final – but… Read More ›
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THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V ROOSTERS
The Warriors are one of the few current teams to have crafted a winning record against the Sydney Roosters, but the Tricolours proved too strong when the Auckland-based club qualified for a historic grand final appearance in 2002. The teams… Read More ›
THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V RAIDERS
The Auckland Warriors and Canberra Raiders clashed before even taking the field against one another, but ultimately went on to forge a fascinating and fluctuating rivalry marked by semi-final classics, golden point thrillers and home-ground hoodoos. Overall record: Played… Read More ›
THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V TITANS
The Warriors’ 14-season rivalry with the Gold Coast Titans can be neatly divided into two parts, with the holiday strip-based club enjoying the early running before the Warriors wrested control in 2011. The large Kiwi expat population in southeast Queensland… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
THE RIVALRY: WARRIORS V PANTHERS
The Warriors’ seesawing rivalry with the Penrith Panthers includes two shared coaches, several stars who have turned out for both clubs, two finals matches and a truckload of points. But after 25 seasons, it’s the Panthers who hold the advantage… Read More ›
THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2020: EP 20 – BOILOVERS, BETTING BONANZAS & BOMBSHELLS
The boys put in some overtime this week covering off the Warriors’ stirring win over Manly – including Brad’s hot hand at the TAB – before unpicking the massive Brown and Gould news, and running the rule over our new… Read More ›
THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2020: EP 18 – SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT
It’s a first for 2020: Will and Brad satisfied after a loss. We’ve got a breakdown of the gallant effort against the Roosters, a summary of news items swirling around the club – including the Warriors inclusions on the NRL… Read More ›
TWL RD 10: WARRIORS WILT, SHAUN SHINES IN SUNDAY SLAUGHTER
We’re only halfway through the season. That may be the most depressing aspect of the Warriors’ embarrassing 46-10 loss to Cronulla, marking the return of Sunday arvo footy with 80 minutes of defensive incompetence and Z-grade attack as well as… Read More ›