Kiwi NRL Encyclopedia: Round Waru
Peni Terepo is enjoying more game time with some blockbusting performances off the bench for Parramatta, he was also an apprentice butcher.
Peni Terepo is enjoying more game time with some blockbusting performances off the bench for Parramatta, he was also an apprentice butcher.
Ava Seumanufagai is stepping up big time for Wests Tigers, Addin Fonua-Blake made his debut and Jordan Rapana continues to make footy look far too easy.
Hands up if you're super excited to see Tuimoala Lolohea enjoy plenty of game time at fullback...
Greg Bird deserves to be unshackled for New South Wales as the Doc runs through coach Laurie Daley's options.
Nightmares became a reality as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck grasped at his left knee against the Bulldogs, luckily we've got Tui Lolohea to fill his boots and Da Bull is finally finding some form.
There's changes for the Warriors, changes that could produce some magic ... the Bulldogs may have already caught the scent of blood upon arrival in Wellington though.
Josh Reynolds could be at his niggly best this weekend against the Warriors while the NRL keeps on delivering games that are near impossible to pick, starting with Sea Eagles vs Eels tonight.
Manu Ma'u could line up against Martin Taupau on Thursday night, it doesn't get much more ruthless than that.
Steve Matai was a man possessed against the Warriors, just like Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, just like Jason Taumalolo, just like lots of our lads in the NRL.
Are you proud of the New Zealand Warriors?
Dylan Napa was the best player on the park in the Roosters upset win over the Bunnies while Stevie Matai put on a show for his whanau, both have hitman tendencies
What are the Warriors' keys to success? Catch that and some thoughts on Saturday night's home game against Manly.
Jorge Taufua and Tom Trbojevic are both in the mix for a NSW Origin spot, they face the Warriors this week as the Doc previews all the round 6 action with a cheeky eye on State Of Origin.
Josh Aloiai is getting consistent game time, which means Wests Tigers have a trio of hitmen up the guts.
Melbourne Storm's kiwi gang was at their best against Newcastle, plus there's a look at Te Maire Martin vs Shaun Johnson.
Elijah Taylor looks like he's on the move while Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Lamar Liolevave are two young kiwi edge forwards who Des Hasler appears to like.
Roger and his Warriors beat the Chooks, who haven't won a game yet ... neither have the Knights. There's improvement though and possibly an identity in this Warriors side, me likey.
The 2010 Junior Kiwis team produced a few NRL players like Sam Mataora and many lads who have drifted into the wilderness.
There's a gang of kiwi wingers dominating the NRL, it's hard to go past the OG veterans who only get better with age.
We're loving Albert Vete at lock and we're also loving this rumoured Raymond Faitala-Mariner for Shaun Lane trade.