The result was secondary to the performance – and a host of yet-to-debut Warriors put their hand up to play a role in the club’s NRL campaign with strong showings in an 18-16 trial defeat to Melbourne in Palmerston North…. Read More ›
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WARRIORS RELEASE KATA TO STORM
The Warriors have confirmed one of the NRL’s worst-kept secrets, announcing the immediate release of out-of-favour centre Solomone Kata to take up a contract with Melbourne before the June 30 transfer deadline. The 24-year-old, who scored a try for Mate… Read More ›
TWL RD 13 WRAP: PROMISING START SWEPT AWAY BY STORM
Arguably the Warriors’ most impressive opening half-hour of the season gave way to one of their most demoralising losses of 2019 as the ultra-professional Melbourne Storm eased to a 32-10 win at Mount Smart Stadium. The home side were physical,… Read More ›
TWL RD 13 PREVIEW: WARRIORS V STORM
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS v MELBOURNE STORM – 7.30PM (NZT)/5.30PM (AEST), SATURDAY, JUNE 6 @ MOUNT SMART STADIUM The Storylines: The Warriors found some solid form and belated continuity in the three weeks before the bye, but a dour 8-2 loss… Read More ›
BEST OF ENEMIES: COOPER CRONK
In 358 NRL games, there’s not a club that champion halfback Cooper Cronk hasn’t tormented on a regular basis. Cronk crafted a winning record against all 15 other clubs during a decorated 14-season stay with Melbourne, but it may come… Read More ›
TWL RD 7 WRAP: COURAGEOUS WARRIORS PIPPED IN ANZAC DAY CLASSIC
The hollow feeling of a heartbreaking defeat when you arguably deserve to win sure beats the angry disappointment that follows a loss in a game you’ve thrown away. That’s the silver lining after the Melbourne Storm edged the Warriors… Read More ›
GREEN IN, ‘FUS’ OUT ONLY CHANGE AS KEARNEY STICKS TO HIS GUNS
Via Warriors Media Kiwi international Gerard Beale replaces David Fusitu’a on the right wing while Blake Green has again been listed at halfback for the Vodafone Warriors’ traditional Anzac Day encounter with Melbourne at AMII Park on Thursday (7.50pm kick-off… Read More ›
BEST OF ENEMIES: GREG INGLIS
A giant of the modern era, Greg Inglis has been a frequent thorn in the Warriors’ side – but he’s also endured his share of heartache at the hands of the Auckland-based club. In the wake of ‘GI’s’ shock retirement, This… Read More ›
STORM START POST-SLATER ERA IN STYLE
Any notion that the Melbourne Storm may not be there when the whips are cracking this September went straight out the window with a clinical 22-12 defeat of the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL’s season opener. The result extended the… Read More ›
PERHAM OUTSHINES HALVES RIVALS AS WARRIORS BEAT STORM
The Warriors kicked off 2019 with a solid 12-6 win over an error-riddled Melbourne Storm outfit in Geelong. Stephen Kearney may have seen some different qualities from his charges, but the much talked about halves picture only seems more muddied… Read More ›