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How should 2026 Warriors be judged after spectacular season fell short?
On many levels, this was a masterpiece of a Warriors' season. Until it wasn’t.
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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.
Chiefs CEO: NZR must defend brand in PNG NRL name dispute
NZ Rugby is talking to the NRL over the name of Papua New Guinea’s team.
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".
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Monday, September 21, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Monday, September 21, 2026. The Warriors' season is over. Video / NZ Herald
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.
‘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.’
Exclusive: Christchurch NRL group sought Government backing for 20th team
Ministers say they support the idea but deny involvement in the bid.
'Never heard that one': Warriors coach slams officials after NRL exit
'I thought they were trying to find ways to take it off us.'
'Just embarrassing': Warriors fans seen throwing bottles at referees after Eden Park loss
Shaun Johnson condemned the crowd and praised referee Ashley Klein's performance.
Where the semi-final was decided: The biggest what-ifs for the Warriors
ANALYSIS: Two straight losses have seen the Warriors crash out.
Season over! Warriors waste chances as semi-final slips away
A great occasion. A massive crowd. And a terrible result.
Recap: Warriors' season ends with semi-final defeat to Knights
The Warriors were eliminated after a tight semi-final clash with Newcastle.
'Just be excited': Warriors v Knights – all you need to know for NRL semi-final
The Warriors face the Knights for a spot in the preliminary finals against the Panthers.
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.
Booze, jerseys and a Swede: All aboard the Wahs Express
Some 160 Warriors fans packed into a flight from Christchurch to Auckland.
'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.