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Kiwis achieve record margin in Cook Islands victory, after early scare in Christchurch contest
There will be much tougher tests to come but this was a step in the right direction.
Kiwis: Why there is still hope for miracle World Cup return by Kalyn Ponga
The Kiwis are willing to give Kalyn Ponga as long as possible to recover.
Warriors keep hooker Wayde Egan at the club until 2028
Egan was named Dally M hooker of the year with a career-best 13 try assists.
Warriors to re-sign one hooker but lose another as NRL deadline approaches
The Warriors are resigned to not being able to keep both Wayde Egan and Sam Healey.
Ponga and Gagai named to face Australia in World Cup opener
The Newcastle Knights pair make their Kiwis debut after switching from Australia.
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Liam Lawson solid in tricky conditions on first day of Brazilian Grand Prix
While he didn’t top the timesheets, the Kiwi put in the joint-most laps across the day.
Knockout win earns Waikato fighter One Championship contract
Titus Proctor has secured a spot on One Championship's main roster.
The porn star, the football club and the angry fans. How Leicester City's gamble went wrong
An end-of-season survey found 73% of fans viewed the sponsorship negatively.
'Clicky Ponting' banned over cricket cheating scandal
The league investigated complaints about previous matches as well as the incident.
Why Scotland could prove a tougher test for the All Blacks than England
Inside oil advantage to the All Blacks - and why Scotland could prove toughest tour test.
The trouble with Ronaldo: How Portugal's biggest star held his team back
His retirement followed a bitter dispute with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.
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'Important part of our squad': Warriors keep faith in injury-plagued centre
Rocco Berry has re-signed with the Warriors for the 2027 NRL season.
NRL grand final: Snubbing of Whyte is Aussie league's latest insult to Kiwis
OPINION: Despite the pre-match focus on the Knights, this was always an unlikely quest.
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.
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.
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.
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".