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 ›
The Warriors’ rivalry with the Canterbury Bulldogs intensified during the early-2000s following a string of spectacular comebacks and upset victories by the Auckland-based club, while the Bulldogs’ consistently large contingent of Kiwi imports ensured an extra bit of fire and… Read More ›
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 ›
Regarded as two of the most unpredictable and exciting sides in the NRL, the 20-season rivalry between the Warriors and Wests Tigers has been marked by high-scoring try-fests and extraordinary comebacks. Overall record: Played 30 – Wests Tigers won 16,… Read More ›
Cronulla’s early and recent periods of dominance bookended a decade where the Warriors held the upper hand, leaving the Sharks with a six-win advantage after a rivalry spanning 25 seasons. Incredibly, almost a third of the teams’ 40 encounters have… Read More ›
Sliding doors moment: seemingly inconsequential moments that nonetheless alter the trajectory of future events. In my opinion, TWL’s Will Evans was bang on the money in his description of what could have been for the Warriors on Friday night. Midway… Read More ›
During a 22-season rivalry, the Warriors have 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… Read More ›
The Warriors and South Sydney Rabbitohs have qualified for the finals in the same season just twice, but the clubs have still managed to produce some of the NRL era’s most extraordinary regular season matches during a wildly fluctuating rivalry…. Read More ›
A week is a long time in football. From the highs of enjoying the deserved accolades in a faultless performance over the Dragons last week, to a trip to the local Officeworks to purchase a new drawing board this week…. Read More ›
And just like that, the sun came out. After what felt like a long and dreary winter suddenly things are looking a lot brighter as Warriors fans. After what was one of the best Warriors performances in living memory; there… Read More ›