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Warriors and Harness Racing NZ unite for cross-code sports promotion

Harness Racing New Zealand and the One New Zealand Warriors have formed a partnership to boost fan engagement and commercial growth across both sports. Their...

Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar charged with NRL Code of Conduct breach

Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar has been charged with breaching the NRL code of conduct following an alleged altercation with journalist John Davidson in...

Raiders make a statement with dominant win over Broncos

Canberra Raiders silenced their critics and staked their claim as a top-four contender with a commanding 32-22 victory over the Brisbane Broncos at GIO...

Roosters stun Panthers in huge upset

The Sydney Roosters pulled off a 32-38 upset against the reigning four-time premiers Penrith Panthers, despite being $11 underdogs. Written off after conceding 50 points...

Warriors bounce back with win over Manly in home opener

The Warriors made a strong statement in their first home game of the season, defeating Manly 36-16 at Go Media Stadium on Friday night. After...

Metcalf retains No.7 jersey as Warriors stick with same line-up for Manly clash

Halfback Luke Metcalf will once again lead the NZ Warriors as they face the Manly Sea Eagles at Go Media Stadium, with coach Andrew...

Sea Eagles thrash Cowboys 42-12 in season opener

The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles launched their 2025 NRL season in emphatic fashion, thrashing the North Queensland Cowboys 42-12 at 4 Pines Park. Haumole Olakau’atu set...

NRL’s Vegas round sets record viewership in US, Australia, and NZ

The opening matches of the NRL season at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas shattered broadcast records, drawing over three million viewers across the United...

NRL to investigate Warriors coach Agar over alleged assault on journalist

Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar is set to be investigated by the NRL following allegations that he assaulted a British journalist at halftime during...

Warriors crushed 30-8 in Vegas season opener

The Warriors' much-anticipated season opener ended in disappointment as they suffered a crushing 30-8 defeat to the Canberra Raiders in Allegiant Stadium in Las...

Wigan and Warrington name squads for historic Super League clash in Vegas

The official squads for the Super League match in Las Vegas between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves have been named. The two teams will be...

Raiders duo apologise for Vegas hotel scuffle

Canberra Raiders players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have apologised after being briefly removed from a Las Vegas hotel following a scuffle last week. The...

Rugby League mourns loss of former Warriors player Roman Tuhimata

The rugby league community is mourning the passing of former Junior Warriors player Roman Tuhimata, who lost his battle with a rare and aggressive...

Sir Graham Lowe backs bid to bring State of Origin to NZ

Former Queensland coach Sir Graham Lowe is leading a push to bring a State of Origin match to New Zealand, believing it would be...

Mikaele and Martin fined for preseason high shots

Cowboys prop Thomas Mikaele and Raiders forward Jordan Martin have each been fined $1,000 for Careless High Tackle charges after pleading guilty early. Titans playmaker...

Warriors dominate Storm 36-12 in preseason clash

The New Zealand Warriors delivered a commanding 36-12 victory over the Melbourne Storm in their preseason challenge match in Hamilton on Saturday, giving fans...

Historic Super League season opener ends in bizarre 0-1 scoreline

The Leigh Leopards defeated defending champions Wigan Warriors 0-1 in a dramatic UK Super League season opener, marking the league’s first-ever 0-0 draw after...

Warriors open 2025 campaign with scrappy pre-season draw against Sharks

The New Zealand Warriors kicked off their 2025 Preseaon Challange with a shaky 12-12 draw against the Cronulla Sharks in Sydney, struggling to find...

Warriors prop Zyon Maiu’u granted early release

One New Zealand Warriors prop Zyon Maiu’u has been released from his contract early to explore opportunities in the NRL across the Tasman. The 21-year-old...

Munster’s diet overhaul and Minichiello’s advice fuel Storm star’s comeback

Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster has credited a Zoom session with Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello for helping him refine his diet and recovery process...

Warriors’ 2025 home games tickets go on sale

Tickets are now on sale to the public for 10 highly anticipated home games in the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2025 campaign at Go...

Jarryd Hayne joins star-studded Nines tournament in shock comeback

The upcoming Premier League Nines tournament on the Gold Coast will feature a host of former NRL stars, including Jarryd Hayne, Ben Barba, Michael...

Wests Tigers strengthen board with four independent directors amid turmoil

Wests Tigers have appointed four new independent directors to their board following a tumultuous period of internal conflict within the NRL club. Former NSW premier...

‘Warriors in Business’ returns for 2025

After its successful debut in 2024, Warriors in Business is set to return for a second season in 2025, expanding the One New Zealand Warriors'...

Warriors captain Tohu Harris announces immediate retirement due to injury

One New Zealand Warriors captain Tohu Harris has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league due to ongoing complications from offseason wrist surgery. The 234-game...

Extradition efforts underway as PNG player flees UK while facing sex charges

Papua New Guinea rugby league international Keven Appo has fled the UK after being charged with rape, sexual assault, and assault. Appo, 25, was granted...

Bulldogs secure Kiwi prop Leo Thompson in major four-year deal

The Canterbury Bulldogs have made a bold statement by signing star prop Leo Thompson on a four-year deal starting in 2026, signalling their premiership...

Wests Tigers in turmoil as boardroom feud escalates

The Wests Tigers are facing yet another crisis, with a power struggle within the club’s ownership group, the Holman Barnes Group (HBG), leading to...

Warriors build 2025 NRLW roster with key signings

The One New Zealand Warriors have added six players to their 2025 NRLW squad, including former Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers halfback Emily Curtain...

PNG secures NRL team in historic expansion deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have announced a groundbreaking agreement to establish PNG’s own National Rugby League (NRL) team by 2028. The deal was...

Sonny Bill appointed pro-Chancellor of new Malaysian university

Rugby and league legend Sonny Bill Williams has announced a surprising career pivot, becoming the inaugural Pro-Chancellor of Albukhary International University (AIU). Once a school...

Warriors named among ‘Deloitte Fast 50’ for record-breaking growth

The One New Zealand Warriors have secured a spot on the prestigious Deloitte Fast 50 list, ranking 36th and standing as the sole sporting...

‘Deeply shocked’: Kiwi Ferns star Kath Wharton passes away, aged 41

The rugby league community is mourning the sudden death of Kath Wharton, a former Kiwi Ferns World Cup winner and NRLW Warriors player. 41-year-old Wharton...

Warriors announce 2025 schedule featuring Christchurch Anzac game and US season opener

The One New Zealand Warriors have unveiled a landmark 2025 NRL schedule, including their first-ever Anzac Day match in Christchurch and a historic season...

Kiwis avoid relegation with 54-12 win over PNG

New Zealand closed their Pacific Cup campaign with a decisive 54-12 victory over Papua New Guinea at CommBank Stadium in Sydney, avoiding relegation to...

Rookie Kiwis star Keano Kini among contenders for Golden Boot Award

Keano Kini, the 20-year-old Kiwi international from Auckland, has quickly become a top contender for the rugby league's Golden Boot award. Making his mark in...

Sir Graham Lowe leads $360m bid for Christchurch NRL team

A consortium led by rugby league icon Sir Graham Lowe has formally submitted a bid to bring a new team, the Christchurch Orcas, into...

Tonga beat Kiwis 25-24 to reach Pacific Championships final

In a high-stakes clash at Mount Smart Stadium, Mate Ma'a Tonga edged out the Kiwis 25-24 to secure their place in the Pacific Championships...

Kangaroos shut out Kiwis in Christchurch

Australia secured a hard-fought 10-22 win over New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, propelled by Dylan Edwards' standout performance and solid defense. The Kangaroos, led...

Kiwis face Kangaroos in crucial Pacific Cup opener, but victory alone won’t secure final spot

The Kiwis are set to face Australia in their Pacific Cup opener, but the path to the final on November 10 remains uncertain, even...

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