Covid-19 quarantine restrictions imposed in March meant the only New Zealand team in the Australian league could no longer play matches at home. Dragons coach Paul McGregor has swung the axe to headline a monster Team List Tuesday. Zahara Temara scored a stunning individual try as the Roosters clinched a 22-12 win. But have a look at the other teams hovering around that middle portion of the ladder. Vodafone Warriors think big to build support. It'd be a "bonus" if Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was still playing for the Warriors next year, new coach Nathan Brown says. The Warriors are yet to do so all season. The Warriors have not won a premiership, with their best results two grand final losses, to the Manly Sea Eagles in 2011 and the Sydney Roosters in 2002. Sport | Rugby Surprises continue in Mitre 10 Cup. The Warriors faced almost an entire season away from family in 2020. Warriors coach Todd Payten’s coaching hopes have again been enhanced in a performance that has left Newcastle Knights stars devastated. The Eels’ backrow stocks boosted, desperate Broncos seek to turn back the clock and the Raiders and Rabbitohs welcome back stars – it’s safe to say there’s plenty of teams news for round 12! Despite bold showings against two competition heavyweights in recent weeks, Dragons coach Paul McGregor has still wielded the axe for Sunday’s showdown with Manly. Arguably one of the form teams of the past month, wins over the Tigers and Sea Eagles have the New Zealand side believing that they can break into the finals for the just the second time in nine years. It’s time to start planning your 2020 season. We’re set for a crazy week of team antics with uncertainty over Origin players, the Round 16 bye looming and a host of players due for returns. Yesterday 02:28 Warriors. NRL teams: Mass changes as injuries wreak havoc, NRL teams Round 3: Mass changes for Dogs, Cows, Warriors rising star accused of alleged assault involving his mother, Warriors’ big show of faith in coach Kearney, Beattie calls for probe into punishment consistency, Warriors trial three rookie halves to replace SJ, Punters’ pick: Bennett appointment sees Souths firm in title betting, Warriors boss says Johnson failed to live up to $1m price tag, Johnson era ends as Warriors release star half. In the seven games that they have played, they have a points difference of -176, the worst in the competition. However, in order to claim yourself as a top-eight team, for me, you actually need to show you can beat a top eight side. WARRIORS v PANTHERS: Teams have been named for the round 24 clash between New Zealand and Penrith. Not an easy task. It’s been quite a year for women’s rugby league and those involved are marvelling at seeing their hard work come to fruition. 2020 Team Reviews: New Zealand Warriors 2020 Review The Age 05:42 5-Oct-20 Tuivasa-Sheck: Not about me Vodafone Warriors - Official Site 04:14 5-Oct-20 Wigan raise $32K for Leeds star with motor neurone disease Stuff.co.nz 00:45 5-Oct-20 So was the idea they could win a couple of games after sacking Stephen Kearney. Wide World of Sports brings you Warriors breaking news headlines, player rosters, trades, injuries and live scores. IT’S the SuperCoach grand final and a host of team changes could leave coaches short in the biggest week of the year. Put your skills to the test against your friends, family and our own NRL experts in a new tipping comp with more than $1 million up for grabs. Will your NRL club fail due to poor recruitment? The teams for Round 9 are in and the cheapie of the week is a confirmed starter. Now, as much as ever, we value your constant support and understanding. The NRL have thrown another obstacle at the New Zealand Warriors, with reports of the league’s conflict with the club’s major sponsor . live Unforced errors plagued the New Zealand Warriors during their round ten clash, but one catastrophic blunder left the commentators in shock. Sure, it’s unlikely. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/a9/e6/new-zealand-warriors_12woo92200wwc1jwbdxol6n3oc.jpg?t=-1839223150&w=500&quality=80. It’s mixed news in SuperCoach land with a handful of guns returning but one of the biggest names in the game will not back up from Origin III. Fox League’s dynamic new television promotion, featuring Jimmy Barnes in the ruins of the SFS, is a lesson in feeding hungry NRL fans. 2020 New Zealand Warriors NRL Telstra Premiership squad, Warriors players, Canterbury Cup NSW squad. An Australian-based NRL fan has put together a touching gift for the son of a man who was killed during last year’s Christchurch shooting. You can't possibly be among the top eight teams in the competition with those kind of numbers. THE Penrith Panthers will move on to the second week of the finals after overcoming a slow start to completely dominate the Warriors for a big win. When you break down their games against those that currently reside in the eight, it makes for ugly reading. VOTING ENDS SOON! After consecutive wins over Manly and Wests, the Kiwi side has clawed its way up to 11th spot on the ladder, equal on points with the 10th placed Tigers and two points behind Manly in ninth. The NRL is set to experiment with four rule changes during two matches of the final round of the home and away season. They'll get a chance to test themselves in this department this week with Friday's encounter with Penrith - let that be the indicator of where the Warriors truly are. Here’s the five golden rules that can help you win it all. THE Warriors are hitting the reset button after a huge 2018 campaign and looking towards the 2019 season. So was the idea that the Warriors would be allowed to leave New Zealand and quarantine in Tamworth. A host of injuries and poor performances have led to a mass cleanout of several NRL sides. The two will make their arguments and then ask their fellow Sporting News Staff to weigh-in and pick a winner. He’s one of the greats of the game and has an enviable NRL coaching record but the Warriors reportedly wanted no part of Geoff Toovey. Check out the full list of Round 25 NRL teams. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. Sure, their past two wins over the Sea Eagles and Tigers have been mightily impressive given the circumstances, but the current form of the opposition in both cases can't be ignored. Swoop’s weekly column for BIG LEAGUE magazine. Getty Images Skip to main content Main. The New Zealand Warriors may be homesick but they have showed they’re not going to back down, taking the defending champs all the way. View the latest NRL news and rumours for the New Zealand Warriors and their players. “I’ve given my all to every team I’ve played for. THE NRL’s off-season free agent feeding frenzy has thrown up its first major shock, with the news New Zealand halfback Shaun Johnson could be on the move. Discuss news/rumours and all other things related to our favourite rugby league team. The Warriors don’t have the easiest run home, with matches against Penrith, Newcastle, Parramatta and Canberra. Monday Bunker: Who’s to blame for Broncos’ Boyd dilemma? The Dragons defeated a depleted Melbourne Storm but were denied a late try due to a rare 'double falcon'. That leaves the Sharks and Rabbitohs. The backlash came in thick and fast when one lucrative sponsor was reportedly axed, but now it seems the NRL have avoided disaster. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/85/ec/new-zealand-warriors_181nrtqkh9osj1cl15bc70vc9o.jpg?t=-1491145741&w=500&quality=80, https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/ae/3a/new-zealand-warriors_9c8hjnyz0zry1hc2btnf50mkd.jpg?t=1842983376&w=500&quality=80. The NRL draw has been revealed for the 2020 season, including every fixture, venue, date, kick-off time and TV coverage. One of the great cliches is that a win’s a win but despite surviving some “insane” Warriors tries, the Eels have still left some former stars unconvinced. THERE is no known cure for finals fever as the NRL playoffs descend upon the League Central podcast. NRL teams have dropped for Round 21 and there is big news on Broncos forward Tevita Pangai and Rabbitohs enforcer Sam Burgess. News NRL 2020: Team … KODI Nikorima is Shaun Johnson’s room-mate in the UK, so he’s seen better than most just how greatly the Warriors shock announcement has affected his Kiwis halves partner. See all the teams for the Magic Weekend right here! It’s close enough to get you wondering whether fairy tales could come true. World sport has not been immune from being taken through the ringer, but one of the best stories comes from one of the unlikeliest places. The latest New Zealand Warriors club news, match reports, player news, injuries, draft news, comment and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald Membership.