Having joined the Australian Rugby League in 1995, the New Zealand Warriors experienced financial re-invention in 2000 to finally help the club become a force in the NRL. Since 2000, the Warriors won a Minor Premiership in 2002 but lost the Grand Final to the Sydney Roosters in the same season. New Zealand however became the first NRL side in Premiership history under the McIntyre system, to beat the Minor Premiers from eighth position in the first week of the 2008 finals series.
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Once were Warriors, now are worriers
by Joel Tiller, 23 May 2013
On his entertaining Monday Night Football show, Matthew Johns called out the New Zealand Warriors players for their apparent lack of ‘care factor’ following their record 62-6 loss to the Penrith Panthers on the weekend. Johns has never spoken a truer word when he said that fans should never have to see their players laughing [...]
Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors: NRL live scores
by Chris Chard, 18 May 2013 
It’s a must win round 10 clash as the giant slaying Penrith Panthers play host to the unpredictable New Zealand Warriors at Centrebet Stadium tonight. Join us for live scores from 7:30PM AEST. After a miraculous upset win against world club champions the Melbourne Storm on Monday night, Ivan Cleary’s working class Panthers outfit will [...]
Where are the young Kiwi halves?
by Adam Wheeler, 15 May 2013
As a Kiwi, I am constantly envious of Australia’s continued success on the league field. For a while, we catch glimpses of Kiwis catching up – the Warriors in the grand final 2011, the Kiwis winning the World Cup in 2008 – but these moments have been simply that, moments. There is no doubt New [...]
Warriors keep singing the same old tune
by Curtis Woodward, 14 May 2013
Two grand final appearances in eleven years is not the worst record in the National Rugby League. But for the New Zealand Warriors, it always has been a case of one step forward and three steps back. The year was 2011 and the Warriors rollercoaster ride to the decider at ANZ Stadium had New Zealanders [...]
New Zealand Warriors vs Canterbury Bulldogs: NRL live scores, blog
by Alan Nicolea, 11 May 2013 
The New Zealand Warriors breathed new life into their season last week after beating the Titans, but will need to be primed for an assault in Wellington against a Canterbury Bulldogs side back to full strength. Join us for live scores and commentary from 5.30pm AEST. The Bulldogs smashed an injury ravaged Tigers side last [...]
New Zealand Warriors vs. Gold Coast Titans: NRL live scores, blog
by Adam Scroggy, 5 May 2013
The New Zealand Warriors will be looking to post just their second win of the season when they take on the Gold Coast Titans at Mt Smart Stadium this afternoon. Join us for live scores and commentary from 12.00pm AEST. With only one win from their first seven games, the Warriors are propping up the [...]
Warriors’ cautious tactics see them fall short against Storm
by Greg Prichard, 26 Apr 2013
What were the Warriors thinking against Melbourne last night? I can’t believe that after pushing the envelope so hard and so often to put themselves in with a great chance of winning the match, they sealed it with a kiss and handed it over to Melbourne by taking a shot at goal when they received [...]
Storm hold off Warriors 28-18 in NRL
by Melissa Woods, 26 Apr 2013
The Melbourne Storm held off a focussed Warriors side led by electric halfback Shaun Johnson to remain unbeaten with a 28-18 NRL win in their Anzac Day clash. The annual match again provided some heart-stopping moments with the NRL champions not hitting the lead at AAMI Park until the 72nd minute with centre Will Chambers [...]
Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors: Anzac Day NRL live scores, blog
by Alan Nicolea, 25 Apr 2013
The New Zealand Warriors will certainly need to produce some Anzac Day spirit tonight if they hope to beat the undefeated Melbourne Storm away from home. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7.00pm AEST. Melbourne’s premiership defence remains as solid as ever following their great 17-10 victory over South Sydney a fortnight ago. [...]
NRL ANZAC Day and Round 7 preview
by mastermind5991, 24 Apr 2013
It’s the time of year we pause to remember the soldiers who served Australia and New Zealand in the armed forces. It’s also the time of the year in which four teams, across two matches, go head-to-head for ANZAC Day honours. The St. George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters have been playing for ANZAC Day [...]
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