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Kiwis get World Cup boost as Australia star switches allegiance to NZ
With Kalyn Ponga already committed to NZ, another Queenslander has changed sides.
The Wah-house: Warriors to open retail store at Auckland mall
The move to open a store will result in the shop at Go Media Stadium.
'Biggest regret': Tuivasa-Sheck reflects on time at Warriors ahead of Super League move
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck leaves the Warriors as one of their most successful players.
Warriors' Webster named NRL coach of the year again; several players honoured
Penrith's Nathan Cleary and Brisbane's Tamika Upton named Dally M players of the year.
'The worst couple days of my life': Crossland gets four-match ban
Crossland will miss the grand final and New Zealand’s first three World Cup games.
Crossland out of NRL grand final as officiating team confirmed for showpiece game
The judiciary will set Crossland’s suspension on Tuesday evening.
Kiwis say no to Warriors star despite looming hooker crisis
Phoenix Crossland's looming ban leaves a huge hole at No 9 for the Kiwis.
'Doesn't deserve this’: Cleary leaps to defence of Crossland after social media abuse
The injured Panthers halfback has called for trolls to lay off the Knights hooker.
Cleary suffers gruesome injury as Newcastle move into NRL grand final
Penrith half Nathan Cleary was reported to have suffered a compound fracture in his leg.
Warriors end-of-season report: Player and coach ratings for 2026 campaign
OPINION: The Warriors' eventful campaign has established them as a top-eight side.
Top rugby league players confronted by teen armed with knife in Akl before Kiwis match
The incident reportedly happened while the players were having a meal in Auckland.
NRL grand final set to have no pre-match entertainment
Peter V’landys says the money is better spent on junior rugby league.
NZ rugby league community mourns passing of legendary coach
Cameron Bell led Auckland to famous wins over Great Britain and Australia in the 1980s.
Nostradamus or load of nonsense? A look back at the Herald's Warriors predictions for the 2026 NRL season
OPINION: After the finals exit, how did our league scribe's crystal-ball gazing turn out?
Warriors centre Adam Pompey granted early release, will move to Australian club
It was not confirmed which team the 28-year-old will be joining.
Why 2026 should be remembered as the Warriors’ best season
OPINION: When the disappointment eventually fades, 2026 should be remembered very fondly.
Cricket boundaries, Mexican waves and first-time fans: Why Eden Park fails the Warriors
ANALYSIS: The Eden Park return exposed the gap in atmosphere between the two venues.
The big questions facing the Warriors ahead of 2027
Warriors halves struggled to execute in loss that ended their season.
Anatomy of a killer defeat, as NRL dreams turn to dust for Warriors
Instead of going up a gear for the finals period the Warriors were below their best.
NRL drops top referee after Warriors exit
Ashley Klein dropped from NRL finals after controversial Warriors loss.
Winners and losers: The case for handing lifetime bans to fans who throw things at officials
Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
The Bunker ruined the Warriors' night. It's time to try AI for better decisions
OPINION: AI could improve accuracy on forward passes, knock-ons and interference calls.
'I'll never forget': Mitch Barnett's emotional goodbye to Warriors fanbase
Barnett is returning to Brisbane for his child's specialised medical care.
Fans who threw bottles at referees could face significant sanctions, NRL says
In ugly scenes, fans threw various drinking vessels at three referees after the match.
Mitch Barnett's final interview before leaving Warriors
The club co-captain's time in NZ ended with defeat at Eden Park. Video / Michael Burgess
Halasima plays through pain in defeat as Leka legend grows
It was almighty effort from the youngster, who also marked his 50th NRL game
Eden Park will try to track down bottle throwers after Wahs' exit | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says they'll work with authorities to help track down and punish fans who were throwing missiles at the referee. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Unacceptable': Eden Park boss vows to track down fans who pelted referees with bottles
CEO Nick Sautner says the act was "no different to field invasion".
Warriors player ratings: The player who couldn't have done more in losing effort
OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Knights in Auckland.