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Cliffhangers, controversy and classics: Ranking every grand final of the NRL era
Ben Francis looks at all 28 grand finals from the NRL era.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
‘Don’t want to feel this pain again’: Webster reacts to Warriors’ NRL exit
‘We had a whole country behind us all year … we wish we’d have repaid them.’
Where the semi-final was decided: The biggest what-ifs for the Warriors
ANALYSIS: Two straight losses have seen the Warriors crash out.
The 'forgotten' match: Why Eden Park boss was wrong about NZ's biggest league occasion
OPINION: This is the Warriors' biggest home final in years – and they are not at home.
'Fuelled the fire': Taine Tuaupiki's journey from building site to NRL, after big wake-up call
A post-training talk changed his life.
Bigger than the All Blacks? Why the Warriors' unlikely goal isn't out of the question
ANALYSIS: The Warriors are the people's team, capturing the imagination like no other.
Why it’s championship or bust for the Warriors
NZ Herald sports reporters Nathan Limm and Christopher Reive talk to Jane Yee on The Front Page ahead of the Warriors do or die match.
Reece Walsh lands NFL deal with major team
The deal was negotiated while his manager was serving a nine-month suspension.
'A new purpose': The major change fuelling Warriors star's rise
Demitric Vaimauga has quickly become a cult figure for the Warriors, making a big impact.
Christchurch NRL bid: Council confident city can land 20th team as decision looms
Race for lucrative NRL licence heats up, with Ipswich in Queensland another frontrunner.
Warriors sell out Eden Park for Knights finals clash
The sudden-death playoff was moved away from the Warriors usual home GoMedia Stadium.
NRL: Warriors' 'Mt Everest' attempt in jeopardy, as path to grand final flips dramatically
While all the focus wil be on the final quarter, that wasn't the key phase of the match.
'Normally ruthless' Coach Andrew Webster defends decision to take penalty shots in Dolphins loss
Andrew Webster was surprisingly upbeat, perhaps trying to send a message to his team.
How Warriors staying home for huge Dolphins clash saved vital charity gala from cancellation
NRL switch would have threatened a hugely popular fundraising gala at Eden Park.
'Something special': Why Warriors fans are dreaming of ultimate 2026 success
The Warriors haven’t been in a position this good for almost a quarter of a century.
World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Steve Hansen joins NRL club
Sir Steve Hansen will work with Kieran Foran after joining the Sea Eagles.
'Focus on me': How James Fisher-Harris found his balance to lead the Warriors
Fisher-Harris has been outstanding in 2026, a key element of an brilliant campaign.
'Killing it': Mason and Horo urge fans to join Warriors bandwagon
The Warriors face the Dolphins on Saturday at GoMedia Stadium.
