Aotearoa Warriors Diary: Back To The Gold Coast Whare
New Zealand Warriors sit in their usual spot of mediocrity on the NRL ladder, just outside the finals spots and battling to drag themselves up the ladder.
New Zealand Warriors sit in their usual spot of mediocrity on the NRL ladder, just outside the finals spots and battling to drag themselves up the ladder.
Te Atatu junior Reuben Porter is the latest Kiwi-NRL debutant after making his NRL debut with Wests Tigers in round 14 but more importantly, Porter is the latest example of Aotearoa persistence and patience.
New Zealand Warriors return to Mt Smart on Saturday where they host Melbourne Storm and any game against the Storm is a tricky encounter for Warriors.
The legend of Rocco Berry continues to bloom after he returned from injury and rolled out a strong performance against North Queensland Cowboys.
New Zealand Warriors play against North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday night in a crucial contest to sort out finals contenders.
Preston Riki didn't get a win in his NRL debut with Penrith Panthers but the latest Kiwi-NRL lad from Northland showed folks what happens when one stays solid to their journey.
The last two wins for New Zealand Warriors serve as an intriguing checkpoint for the 'Two Andys' era and they were no fluke, instead they were the result of an organisation that is sizzling like some Aotearoa herbs with a pair of knives.
Keano Kini was the smallest chap who took the most runs in an impressive win for Gold Coast Titans against Brisbane Broncos, a week after he scored his first NRL try.
Moala Graham-Taufa didn't make his NRL debut in the tremendous win for New Zealand Warriors over Dolphins, but it felt like a spiritual debut at the temple of Mt Smart.
Who was 18th lad when Aotearoa Kiwis smashed Australia 30-0 last year? Naufahu Whyte.
New Zealand Warriors are undefeated in four games against Penrith Panthers across NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg, now they return to Mt Smart to host Dolphins on Sunday.
Much like Taine Tuaupiki's growth in NSW Cup ahead of his performance vs Panthers, Paul Roache was quietly building for New Zealand Warriors in reserve grade leading into his classy effort at Magic Round.
Taharoa was front and centre of an epic New Zealand Warriors win over Panthers as Taine Tuaupiki and Te Maire Martin played key roles.
Josiah Karapani made his NRL debut for Brisbane Broncos in their Magic Round win over Manly Sea Eagles and showcased his quality at left centre, while also serving as the latest Kiwi-NRL youngster of note to shine at Broncos.
The New Zealand Warriors take on Penrith Panthers in the NRL's Magic Round once again and while team changes were forced upon coach Andrew Webster, they may work out nicely in shaking things up.
There haven't been many Kiwi-NRL journeys as funky as Connelly Lemuelu's and the former Tangaroa College first-five is now settling at edge forward with Dolphins.
After losing to Dragons, Titans and Knights over their last three games, NZ Warriors now take on Roosters in Sydney which is a niggly match up to try and fix this losing streak.
New Zealand Warriors head over to Newcastle this weekend with the three top grades taking on Knights and as always, there is plenty to digest in the three Warriors teams named.
Zyon Maiu'u played 13 minutes in his NRL debut and in that period New Zealand Warriors scored two tries to drag themselves back into the Anzac Day contest vs Gold Coast Titans.
A special Anzac Day/Zae Wallace Shield fixture against Titans on Thursday afternoon gives New Zealand Warriors a swift opportunity to bounce back after the loss to Dragons.