New Zealand Warriors v Brisbane Broncos: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Curtis Woodward, 5 May 2012 Curtis Woodward is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Manu Vatuvei scores a try for the Warriors (AAP Image/Action Photographics/Renee McKay)
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Warriors Vs. Brisbane |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 5 May, 2012 |
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| Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland | ||
| Warriors 30 defeated Brisbane 20 | ||
| Warriors | Brisbane | |
| 30 | FINAL SCORE | 20 |
| 5 | TRIES | 4 |
| 5/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 2/4 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/1 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: B Cummins |
| Touch judges: Ricky McFarlane & B Wood |
The New Zealand Warriors look to kick start their 2012 campaign with a victory over the highflying Brisbane Broncos at Mount Smart Stadium. Join us for live scores and commentary from 5.30pm AEST.
New Zealand might just be the 2011 Grand Finalists, but the Warriors are a shell of their former selves in 2012 and are yet to string two consecutive victories together.
The Warriors are not the side they were in ‘11 and will be looking to buck the trend when they host the Broncos.
Inexplicably, this is the first time this season the Broncos wont be playing on a Friday night and travel to Auckland on the back of six consecutive wins.
Brisbane have unearthed Corey Norman as their five-eight of the future with some commanding performances with or without Peter Wallace inside him.
Norman has blossomed under the tutelage of Anthony Griffin and has another wonderful challenge ahead of him in Auckland against James Maloney, Shaun Johnson and a monster Warriors forward pack.
The Warriors really need to find some more mongrel in the engine room if they are to defeat the Broncos and outplay one of the best forward packs in the game which includes Corey Parker, Sam Thaiday, Alex Glenn and Ben Hannant.
Its all about the arm wrestle for the Warriors and putting themselves in a position later in the game to have a real shot at the Broncos.
Brisbane will have a simple game plan and will let the Warriors beat themselves before they do anything drastic.
Expect Petero Civoneciva to have a wow of a game up front for Brisbane while Feleti Mateo needs to be as his very best to give New Zealand a shot.
Warriors have a real chance today to get their 2012 campaign back on track. But they will need to be good.
Very, very good. It is a big day for coach Brian McClennan and his men.
Prediction: Warriors by 6.
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7:24pm
Go warriors said | 7:24pm | Report comment
Great win warriors. Now we just need to back it up next week and get a roll on.
Good crowd too.
7:21pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:21pm | Report comment
Its all over here at Mount Smart Stadium and the Warriors have defeated the Broncos by 30 points to 20 in a very high intensity match. The Broncos definetely missed Peter Wallace in the second half but you would have to think that Wallace wouldnt have made too much difference in a game very much played between two very good sides tonight.
The Warriors won on the back of a gutsty determination to keep the Broncos out in defence. The Broncos shouldnt be too concerned.
New Zealand need to back this win up next week with another similar performance. Fulltime in Auckland, Warriors 30 Broncos 20.
7:18pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:18pm | Report comment
NRL
80th Min: Warriors 30-20
Corey Parker No Goal
Full Time
Warriors 30
Broncos 20
7:18pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:18pm | Report comment
NRL
80th Min: Warriors 30-20
Sam Thaiday Try
Hunt drops a short ball to Te’o who breaks through the Warriors line and finds Thaiday who charges over Ropati to score on the final play of the game.
7:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:15pm | Report comment
NRL
77th Min: Warriors 30-16
Hard to pick a Man of the Match here. Vatuvei, Johnson, Maloney, Matulino, Packer have all been very good. Tough to pick one.
7:13pm
Dane25 said | 7:13pm | Report comment
That’s the match to the Warriors. Another chapter is written in the mystery-shrouded riddle that is NZ league.
They can punish you.. If they can be bothered.
7:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:15pm | Report comment
agree. id like to see them next week before i say their back.
7:12pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:12pm | Report comment
NRL
75th Min: Warriors 30-16
James Maloney Goal
7:11pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:11pm | Report comment
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73rd Min: Warriors 28-16
Feleti Mateo Try
Mateo crashes over against a tiring Broncos side. Friend goes right to a charging Mateo who takes two across the line with him. What a game though. Warriors deserve this win tonight. They’ve won it on defence and grit.
7:09pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:09pm | Report comment
NRL
72nd Min: Warriors 24-16
Norman spills his lollies 30 out and hands the ball back to NZ.
7:07pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:07pm | Report comment
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70th Min: Warriors 24-16
Civoneciva drops the ball but Warriors cant take advantage. After a set of six on the Brisbane line, Tupou spills the ball on the last looking for the corner.
Official crowd attendance 19, 012
7:09pm
Dane25 said | 7:09pm | Report comment
Contagious butter-fingers here
7:12pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:12pm | Report comment
cant blame them. fast paced, tough game of footy
7:05pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:05pm | Report comment
NRL
68th Min: Warriors 24-16
Johnson cross field kick goes through Vatuvei’s hands and into touch. Broncos survive but how much is left in the tank to get down the other end and score another two tries?
7:03pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:03pm | Report comment
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67th Min: Warriors 24-16
Mateo knock on, 10 out from Brisbane line. Fatigue will come into it here. Look for Norman or Johnson for their respective sides.
7:02pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:02pm | Report comment
NRL
66th Min: Warriors 24-16
Tough on Brisbane there. Hurrell rushed to his feet to play the ball and looks like he just lost it. Unlucky for Brisbane.Penalty to NZ.
7:01pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:01pm | Report comment
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65th Min: Warriors 24-16
Warriors rewarded for some really gritty defence. Broncos mistake from dummy half. Warriors out of trouble again, but for how long?
6:59pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:59pm | Report comment
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63rd Min: Warriors 24-16
Reed grubbers into the in-goal. Ropati gets there but is trapped ingoal. More pressure for Warriors. Very, very tense right now.
6:58pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:58pm | Report comment
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61st Min: Warriors 24-16
Johnson kicks out on the full. Broncos again back into Warriors danger zone.
6:57pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:57pm | Report comment
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60th Min: Warriors 24-16
NZ hold on again. Norman goes flat to Hannant on the last instead of going out the back. Defining play there.
6:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:56pm | Report comment
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59th Min: Warriors 24-16
Wonderful scramble defence from NZ. In previous weeks, Hunt would have sliced through and scored easily. Tonight, Warriors players came from everywhere to stop him. Packer knocks on though, Broncos back on the attack. Try coming you sense.
7:02pm
blair said | 7:02pm | Report comment
cmon warriors it will be a shame if they fall apart here
6:53pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:53pm | Report comment
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57th Min: Warriors 24-16
Can really feel the hits here. Both teams are going to be sore tomorrow. Its been a high tempo, high octance match. Get the feeling the next try scorer will really decide this match. Obviously one more for NZ will send them further ahead, and one for Brisbane bring them right back into it.
6:52pm
jdubya said | 6:52pm | Report comment
What’s the crowd looking like?
6:53pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:53pm | Report comment
Packed mate. Over 20,000
6:50pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:50pm | Report comment
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55th Min: Warriors 24-16
Broncos are winning the field position game at the moment. But if the Warriors can just hold on for the next 5-10 minutes, I think there are points to be had.
6:52pm
Dane25 said | 6:52pm | Report comment
This game has finals-like intensity.
6:54pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:54pm | Report comment
I love it. Been faster than last weeks Dogs/Eagles game
6:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:48pm | Report comment
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53rd Min: Warriors 24-16
Vatuvei has really had a dig tonight. He has been pretty quiet in 2012. When he is fired up, the Warriors are fired up.
6:46pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:46pm | Report comment
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52nd Min: Warriors 24-16
Corey Parker Goal
6:44pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:44pm | Report comment
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50th Min: Warriors 24-14
Ben Te’ o Try
6:44pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:44pm | Report comment
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50th Min: Warriors 24-10
Pretty sure Te ‘o has scored here. Video ref time again. Te’ o has lunged out and has grounded the ball. Very easy try there, Te’o came one off the ruck and stretched out taking two over the line.
6:41pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:41pm | Report comment
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48th Min: Warriors 24-10
Awful end to the set from McCullough. Going to be tough without Wallace. Big test for Norman.
6:40pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:40pm | Report comment
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45th Min: Warriors 24-10
Broncos look alot better early second half. Warriors desperate in defence here. Ben Henry in trouble here on the left hand side of the field. Wallace sitting on the sideline and doesnt look like he will come back.
6:37pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:37pm | Report comment
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44th Min: Warriors 24-10
Dont know why their not showing the front on shot. Looked like he got it down on that shot. No try to Reed. Ref’s call again. No try. that looked like more of a try than the first one.
6:36pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:36pm | Report comment
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44th Min: Warriors 24-10
Video ref time. Looks like Reed might have barged over in the corner with 3 warriors on him. Tough on here.
6:33pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:33pm | Report comment
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41st Min: Warriors 24-10
Second half underway. Warriors first half means nothing if they do not back it up here.
6:39pm
Dane25 said | 6:39pm | Report comment
Jason Robinson is definitely referring to the ‘ask the audience’ option for a few 50/50 calls here.
6:24pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:24pm | Report comment
Warriors 24
Broncos 10
Expected the Warriors to come out firing here at Mount Smart Stadium, but this is almost the Warriors of old. Their backs have come in constantly and made good metres over Brisbane’s forwards and Maloney and Johnson are inserting themselves at will.
Packer, Matulino and Lillyman have been monstrous in the engine room and are getting over the advantage line almost everytime they get the ball.
Never write the Broncos off though, this is a very good side.
6:20pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:20pm | Report comment
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40th Min: Warriors 24-10
James Maloney Goal
Half Time Warriors 24-10
6:19pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:19pm | Report comment
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39th Min: Warriors 22-10
Jacob Lillyman Try
Welcome back to the NRL Mr Lillyman! Warriors are rolling. Field position and possession going with the Warriors. Repeat sets for NZ sees Maloney dropping the ball from dummy half short to Lillyman. Too big, too strong.
6:17pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:17pm | Report comment
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38th Min: Warriors 18-10
Bad call here from referee Robinson. The ball was in the field of play from Gillett. But the Warriors deserve another set for their last tackle play. Running the ball, Hurrell, Maloney desperate. Somehow the Warriors get another set from a goal line drop out.
6:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:15pm | Report comment
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37th Min: Warriors 18-10
James Maloney Goal
6:14pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:14pm | Report comment
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35th Min: Warriors 16-10
Elijah Taylor Try
Good work from the Warriors to get themselves into a position for an attacking kick. Everyone is working double time to ensure their dominating the Broncos and the field position.
6:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:13pm | Report comment
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35th Min: Warriors 12-10
Another Johnson bomb may have seen Henry score his second try. Video referee time again. Vatuvei knocks the ball back for Elijah Taylor in fact.
6:12pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:12pm | Report comment
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34th Min: Warriors 12-10
Warriors rolling here. Forwards are moving forward, Johnson is starting to work. As is Maloney. Warriors on the attack.
6:14pm
Dane25 said | 6:14pm | Report comment
This is the Warriors mood that the rest of the league world fears. This will be a stern test for the Broncos.
6:10pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:10pm | Report comment
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32nd Min: Warriors 12-10
How fast things chance. Penalty for NZ. McCullough in the tackle too long. This is a really good game of footy right here!
6:09pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:09pm | Report comment
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30th Min: Warriors 12-10
James Maloney Goal
6:08pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:08pm | Report comment
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29th Min: 10-all
Shaun Johnson Try
And as soon as I say Johnson needs more than just a bomb on the fifth, he bombs and regains a Broncos’ mistake and dives over next to the posts. Reverse commentators curse there.
6:06pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:06pm | Report comment
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28th Min: Broncos 10-6
Warriors need more from Johnson leading into halftime here. He has hardly been seen besides putting up a couple of bombs. Wallace and Norman will lift here. Johnson and Maloney need to aswell.
6:03pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:03pm | Report comment
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25th Min: Broncos 10-6
Corey Parker No Goal
6:02pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:02pm | Report comment
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24th Min: Broncos 10-6
Alex Glenn Try
Great ball from Norman putting Glenn on the outside of Maloney but wow that was soft. This is going to be a very dangerous period for the Warriors.
6:01pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:01pm | Report comment
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22nd Min: 6-all
Hodges takes a blindside run at the Warriors and makes half a break. Forces a penalty with Henry all over him in the tackle. Another set of six for Brisbane.
5:59pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:59pm | Report comment
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21st Min: 6-all
About time Manu fired up!
5:59pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:59pm | Report comment
3 really good runs so far from The Beast
5:57pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:57pm | Report comment
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19th Min: 6-all
Corey Parker Goal
5:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:56pm | Report comment
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17th Min: Warriors 6-4
Jack Reed Try
Wow. I really couldnt see where the ball was planted there. Refs call and Cummins points to the spot.
5:54pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:54pm | Report comment
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17th Min: Warriors 6-0
We go up to the Video ref here for a possible Reed try from a cross field kick. Looks like he was held up after a poor set from the Broncos. Looked very flat there. Looks like Hurrell has held him up.
5:52pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:52pm | Report comment
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15th Min: Warriors 6-0
Wallace 40/20. Wasnt much urgency there from Ropati. A questionable selection at fullback.
5:52pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:52pm | Report comment
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15th Min: Warriors 6-0
Makes you wonder whats been wrong with NZ when you see them start like this. Broncos are whethering the early storm.
5:49pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:49pm | Report comment
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13th Min: Warriors 6-0
Atleast the drums are back !!!
5:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:48pm | Report comment
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12th Min: Warriors 6-0
Vatuvei has destroyed Thaiday there with a great charge. That followed a charge from Hurrell. Broncos are going to have their hands full tonight.
5:46pm
Dane25 said | 5:46pm | Report comment
This Kiwi commentator on Fox sounds like some ring-in from a love song dedication radio show or something…
5:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:48pm | Report comment
I know the man you’re speaking off
6:04pm
Dane25 said | 6:04pm | Report comment
Can you get him to play me ‘Love me Tender’?
6:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:15pm | Report comment
He’d probably want to play ”Whats the time Mr Wolf” wouldnt he?
6:53pm
Dane25 said | 6:53pm | Report comment
Touché!!
5:45pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:45pm | Report comment
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9th Min: Warriors 6-0
NZ dont need that. Really needed to test Broncos there. As I speak, Wallace doesnt find touch. Warriors ball.
5:43pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:43pm | Report comment
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7th Min: Warriors 6-0
James Maloney Goal
5:42pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:42pm | Report comment
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5th Min: Warriors 4-0
Ben Henry Try
Johnson with some wonderful footwork, draws the Brisbane defence before putting Henry in the corner.
5:41pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:41pm | Report comment
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5th Min: 0-0
Right call from referee. Touched by Broncos defender as Johnson tried to go wide.
5:40pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:40pm | Report comment
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4th Min: 0-0
Broncos players offside. Warriors lucky after a shocker on the last from Maloney. Ball into touch. Another set of six for NZ.
5:38pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:38pm | Report comment
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1st Min: 0-0
Solid set to begin with from the Warriors finished with a good bomb from Johnson. Start vital for NZ.
5:34pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:34pm | Report comment
NRL
0 Min: 0-0
Players on the field. Game time!
5:30pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:30pm | Report comment
Almost ready to go here in Auckland. This is almost match of the round (If Warriors show up).
5:22pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:22pm | Report comment
All seating tickets sold here. Still room on the hill for fans in the area. Apparently no Super Rugby on here so come down to the ground.
5:09pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:09pm | Report comment
Lillyman in jersey #20 .. Pita Godinet drops off the bench.
5:08pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:08pm | Report comment
Just had a look at the Warriors. Good value @ $ 2.30
5:05pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:05pm | Report comment
The obvious news so far is Jake Lillyman is back for the Warriors. More changes to come.
4:52pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:52pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
Full-Time: Warriors 34-10
4:51pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:51pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
78 Min: Warriors 34- 10
4:49pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:49pm | Report comment
These Warriors Under 20′s are the only Youth Side I actually sit and watch. They are brilliant !
4:45pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:45pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
72 Min: Warriors 28-10
4:39pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:39pm | Report comment
19, 000 tickets sold so far for tonights game. Expecting a very nice crowd tonight. Building well.
4:32pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:32pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
60 Min: Warriors 28-4
4:20pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:20pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
50 Min: Warriors 24-4
4:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:13pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
43 Min: Warriors 18-4
All this red and yellow on these strips is scary. Waiting for Hulk Hogan to run out and drop the leg drop on somebody.
4:03pm
Curtis Woodward said | 4:03pm | Report comment
Maybe its just me but its getting cold. Been told by a few people here that this is nothing. Looking forward to it. If the Broncos are going to win this game, it will be their veterans (Civoneciva, Thaiday, Parker, Hannant) leading the way. A mini test match over here tonight.
3:57pm
Curtis Woodward said | 3:57pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
Half Time: Warriors 18-4
3:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 3:56pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
37 Min: Warriors 18-4
These Under 20′s Warriors are doing plenty for rugby league in New Zealand. They are scary.
3:47pm
Curtis Woodward said | 3:47pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
27 Min: Warriors 12-4
Wondering why the Warriors dont run out from the tunnel on the North Eastern side of the field anymore. Used to love seeing the flames and the maori warriors etc as the players ran out.
3:42pm
Curtis Woodward said | 3:42pm | Report comment
Toyota Cup
24 Min: Warriors 6-4
3:41pm
Curtis Woodward said | 3:41pm | Report comment
Actually a pretty nice evening here in Auckland. Expecting a pretty good crowd here tonight. So many wonderful clashes across the field tonight. Two of the best forward packs in the NRL doing battle. The Warriors pack need to start playing like it though to give Shaun Johnson and James Maloney the opportunity to create the chances out wide.