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Players return from injury for NZ Warriors

Aug 13

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Players return from injury for NZ Warriors

Up to four frontline players are in contention to return for the NZ Warriors’ Round 24 encounter.

Dolphins take Warriors down in extra-time

Aug 11

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Dolphins take Warriors down in extra-time

Dolphins bench player Sean O'Sullivan sinks the NZ Warriors in extra-time in dramatic conclusion.

Aug 6

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Johnson to start against Dolphins

The retirement decision now official, Shaun Johnson enters the farewell phase of his 14-season NRL career.

Aug 5

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Shaun Johnson to retire at season’s end

Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson calls time on 14-season NRL career, saying he will retire after this season.

NZ Warriors' finals hopes on life support

Aug 3

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NZ Warriors' finals hopes on life support

The Parramatta Eels have broken their six-game losing streak emphatically against the NZ Warriors. Needing a win to enhance their NRL...

Johnson back for must-win clash with Eels

Jul 30

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Johnson back for must-win clash with Eels

Despite only eight wins, the NZ Warriors are still only three points from the NRL top-eight.

NZ Warriors complete regular season record

Jul 29

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NZ Warriors complete regular season record

The NZ Warriors become the first club in NRL history to complete a grand slam of sold-out home matches.

Fonua-Blake leads NZ Warriors past Tigers

Jul 27

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Fonua-Blake leads NZ Warriors past Tigers

Barnstorming effort from Addin Fonua-Blake leads NZ Warriors to a 28-16 victory over the Wests Tigers.

Changes for Warriors to face Wests Tigers

Jul 23

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Changes for Warriors to face Wests Tigers

More injuries to outside backs cause another reshuffle for the NZ Warriors’ match against the Wests Tigers.

Injury-hit NZ Warriors go down to Raiders

Jul 20

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Injury-hit NZ Warriors go down to Raiders

Injuries have again cost the NZ Warriors as the club's NRL Finals hopes now hang by a thread.

NZ Warriors' Tohu Harris done for season

Jul 16

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NZ Warriors' Tohu Harris done for season

Significant changes have been forced on the NZ Warriors for the Round 20 NRL clash against the Raiders.

NZ Warriors confirmed for Las Vegas 2025

Jul 9

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NZ Warriors confirmed for Las Vegas 2025

The NRL has officially confirmed the New Zealand Warriors will be a part of the Las Vegas promotion next year.

NZ Warriors lose in extra-time to Bulldogs

Jul 7

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NZ Warriors lose in extra-time to Bulldogs

Injury-hit NZ Warriors downed by a golden-point field goal from Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton.

NZ Warriors keep it consistent for Bulldogs

Jul 2

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NZ Warriors keep it consistent for Bulldogs

NZ Warriors head coach Andrew Webster retains the same 17 players for the club’s clash with the Bulldogs.

Warriors hit back in style beating Broncos

Jun 29

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Warriors hit back in style beating Broncos

Te Maire Martin has led the reeling NZ Warriors to a 32-16 victory over the Brisbane Broncos at Mt Smart.

Johnson out, but trio back for NZ Warriors

Jun 25

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Johnson out, but trio back for NZ Warriors

Mitchell Barnett, Kurt Capewell and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak return but Shaun Johnson is out for the Warriors.

Jun 23

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Once were Warriors, now NRL easy-beats

A four-try effort from Alofiana Khan-Pereira has seen the Gold Coast Titans rewrite club history.

Tuivasa-Sheck back for Warriors vs Titans

Jun 18

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Tuivasa-Sheck back for Warriors vs Titans

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is back for the NZ Warriors' Round 16 clash with the Gold Coast Titans.

Jun 16

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NZ Warriors unable to weather the Storm

The NZ Warriors have continued their long-standing futility against the Melbourne Storm.

Mitchell Barnett re-signs with NZ Warriors

Jun 14

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Mitchell Barnett re-signs with NZ Warriors

NZ Warriors forward Mitchell Barnett has recommitted to the club to the end of the 2027 NRL season.