2025 New Zealand Women Warriors Signings Tracker: Second Wave
New Zealand Women Warriors continue to build their NRLW squad by signing Laishon Albert-Jones, Emmanita Paki, Lavinia Tauhalaliku, Matekino Gray, Shakira Baker and Tyra Wetere.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Finals Footy With Naufahu Whyte
The last time we checked in with Naufahu Whyte for a Kiwi-NRL Spotlight was after he churned out 68 minutes vs Raiders and while his mahi dipped for Roosters soon after round 12, the Bay Roskill junior was back near his best in the loss to Panthers last week.
Early Signs That Bulldogs Will Enter NRLW With Strong Connections To Aotearoa
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are showing their investment in rugby league talent from Aotearoa with a bunch of NRLWahine locked in for their first NRLW season as well as a pipeline full of young ladies from Aotearoa.
2025 New Zealand Women Warriors Signings Tracker: First Wave
The New Zealand Women Warriors have started to build their 2025 NRLW squad by signing Apii Nicholls, Mya Hill-Moana, Harata Butler and Capri Paekau, who have all played for Aotearoa Kiwi Ferns.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Leo Thompson vs Griffin Neame
Leo Thompson and Griffin Neame are two young middle forwards from regional Aotearoa who helped New Zealand Kiwis roll over Australia, now they line up against each other in the first round of NRL Finals.
NRLWahine Spotlight: Tatiana Finau & Sarina Masaga Debuts
The NRLWahine wave continues to build momentum after the debuts of Tatiana Finau for Raiders and Sarina Masaga for Titans.
Updating The 2024 Aotearoa Kiwis Mixer
The 2024 Aotearoa Kiwis mixer needs an update after injuries to Brandon Smith and Dylan Brown, both of whom were penciled in as top-17 players for New Zealand.
NRLWahine Spotlight: Alexis Tauaneai Is The Best NRLWahine You Don't Know About
Alexis Tauaneai was already shining in Aotearoa as a teenager playing for Wellington in the Farah Palmer Cup and since committing to rugby league, the 19-year-old has dominated every level except for international footy.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: No Ceilings With Ali Leiataua
Despite not playing consistently in NRL or NSW Cup this season, Ali Leiataua was quietly simmering away in both grades before exploding with dominant mahi for New Zealand Warriors in their win over Cronulla Sharks.
NRLWahine Spotlight: The Incredible Rise Of Lavinia Tauhalaliku
There continues to be a flood of NRLWahine moving from Aotearoa and into NRLW with Tongan international Lavinia Tauhalaliku making her debut for North Queensland Cowboys in their loss to Brisbane Broncos.
The NSW Cup New Zealand Warriors Deserve Your Attention Once Again
For the second season in a row, New Zealand Warriors have a good NSW Cup team and they will be eager to make a deep finals run while the NRL team is kicking back.
NRLWahine Spotlight: Tafito Lafaele The Broncos Big Bopper
Former Black Fern Tafito Lafaele hasn't generated the same headlines as Brisbane Broncos comrade Stacey Waaka and yet she is another wahine from rugby union in Aotearoa who is thriving in NRLW.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Sebastian Su'a Debut For Newcastle Knights
Sebastian Su'a made his NRL debut with Newcastle Knights in their win over Rabbitohs as the 18th man and almost spent more time in the sin bin than he did playing footy.
The Best New Zealand Warriors Youngsters You May Not Know About
New Zealand Warriors have already flashed their production line of young talent with a bunch of debutants and emerging talent rolling into NRL footy during the two Andys era.
Balancing The Cold Reality Of The New Zealand Warriors 2024 NRL Season With Seeds Of Optimism
The 2024 NRL season has been a journey through the sludge of Aotearoa's mangroves for New Zealand Warriors and with Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs heading over the Tasman to play Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL games against the Warriors, it could get even more niggly.
NRLWahine Spotlight: Mackenzie Wiki The Canberra Raiders Powerhouse
Mackenzie Wiki has found a consistent groove with Canberra Raiders where she is churning out powerful mahi for the second NRLW season in a row.
Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Demitric Sifakula Is On The Way
Demitric Sifakula hasn't won an NRL game yet but he's impacted every game he's played in for New Zealand Warriors and could be the bully that Mt Smart needs moving forward.
Breaking Down The 2024 Aotearoa Kiwis Squad Mixer
As youngsters from Aotearoa roll through every NRL/NRLW pipeline and the group of top-tier rugby league players from Aotearoa continues to grow, remember that New Zealand Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns finished last year with wins over Australia.
NRLWahine Spotlight: Stacey Waaka & The Black Fern Broncos
As Aotearoa finished the Paris Olympics with a bunch of gold medals, Stacey Waaka was already lining up for her NRLW debut with Brisbane Broncos having won a gold medal to start the Olympics.
Exploring New Zealand Warriors Halves Depth For 2025 And Beyond
Recent events have increased the pressure and focus on the young halves working their way through the New Zealand Warriors pipeline, although no one should be too worried under the current regime of Andrew Webster and Andrew McFadden.