Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Weary Confidence vs Rabbitohs
Any hearty fan understands the fragile nature of New Zealand Warriors confidence and an away trip to take on Rabbitohs offers a lovely check in with how legit the confidence is.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Back At Mt Smart vs Knights & Shuffling Juniors
After the festival vs Raiders in Christchurch, New Zealand Warriors return to Mt Smart where the faithful will have their chance to respond to the Christchurch crowd against Knights on Sunday afternoon.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Matthew Timoko Is Still Getting Better
Matthew Timoko couldn't get the win with Raiders in Aotearoa but he scored a typically powerful try and his upward trend continues.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Ooh Ah, Up The Wahs!
NZ Warriors did their job in getting a win over Raiders and hearty South Islanders did their job in whipping up a glorious atmosphere in Christchurch.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Defending The Second Whare vs Raiders
It isn't just a slow start for New Zealand Warriors in the NRL as they are 1-5 across the top three grades after two rounds and the NRL crew now face a niggly challenge against Raiders in Christchurch.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Deine Mariner's Flashy & Tough Start To 2024
Deine Mariner has started the first two games of the 2024 NRL season on the wing for Broncos and if Mariner's playing consistently, tries will be scored.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Battling vs Storm
After a pesky home loss vs Sharks to start the season, New Zealand Warriors take on Storm in Melbourne and this serves as key learning moment for all.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: NRL, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg Round Tahi Breakdown
New Zealand Warriors start the 2024 NRL season at Mt Smart on Friday night against the Sharks and while that game will be what most folks focus on, there will also be first round games in NSW Cup and Under 21 Jersey Flegg.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: The Three Young Aussies (Luke Hanson, Jesse Soric, Tallan Egan)
As the two Andys (Webster and McFadden) enter their second season overseeing the New Zealand Warriors pipelines, they have lured three young Australian halves over the ditch.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Getting The Ball To Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
As soon as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's return to Aotearoa Warriors was made official, minds were spinning about what role he would play and how he would fit into a top-four team.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Xavier Willison The Blossoming Big Bopper
Aotearoa has plenty big boppers on the rise towards NRL, but Xavier Willison leads a pack of forwards who have already dabbled in NRL mahi and are chasing a breakout 2024 campaign.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Taking Stock Of NRL & NSW Cup Depth
New Zealand Warriors restored their Mt Smart mana for 2024 against Dolphins and while a win over Dolphins was nice, this pre-season window is laying out key information across the NRL and NSW Cup squads.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Pre-Season Challenge vs Dolphins Preview
New Zealand Warriors return to Mt Smart for their second Pre-Season Challenge game against Dolphins and coach Andrew Webster has tightened his rotation with the top-tier lads selected to play.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Youngster Report vs Tigers
New Zealand Warriors lost their first NRL Pre-Season Challenge game against Tigers but a hearty performance from their long line of youngsters after Zyon Maiu'u's red card has set the tone for this season.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Pre-Season Challenge Breakdown
Kiwi-NRL jokers are scattered throughout the NRL Pre-Season Challenge team lists with an enticing crop of youngers getting opportunities in second tier squads.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Pre-Season Challenge Squad vs Tigers
New Zealand Warriors have named their first squad of 2024 and there are a few surprise inclusions sprinkled into an incredibly funky group of youngsters.
Kiwi-NRL Junior Spotlight: Under 19 Basics & The 1st 15 Pipeline
Under 19 footy has started in New South Wales and is starting this weekend in Queensland with a typically fantastic crop of Kiwi-NRL juniors involved.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Three Staples Of Warriors Footy For 2024
Under the guidance of the two Andys, Aotearoa Warriors laid down foundations in 2023 from which the can build on top of.
Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Releasing Ronald Volkman & Updated Depth Chart
Aotearoa Warriors made another tweak to their roster by releasing Ronald Volkman to join Dragons.
2023 Kiwi-NRL Power Rankings
The 2023 Kiwi-NRL Power Rankings are led by the Bash Bros in James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota, while NZ Warriors made a big leap this year with Broncos and Knights. There are a few NRL teams who need more talent from Aotearoa slumping down the bottom of the rankings.