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Knights win marred by Ponga, Brown injuries

The Newcastle Knights made it two wins from two under Justin Holbrook with a commanding 16-36 victory over Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at 4...

Fa’alogo hat-trick powers Storm past Dragons

Melbourne Storm fullback Sua Fa'alogo produced a stunning late burst to inspire a 20-46 win over St. George Illawarra Dragons, scoring a 12-minute hat-trick...

Warriors overcome early setbacks to crush Raiders

The New Zealand Warriors recovered from an early horror start to overpower the Canberra Raiders 40-6 after losing Kurt Capewell to a suspected torn...

Tuivasa-Sheck reaches 150-game milestone for Warriors against Raiders

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to become the 13th player to reach 150 appearances for New Zealand Warriors when he takes the field against Canberra...

Panthers shut out Broncos in Brisbane statement

Penrith Panthers opened their 2026 campaign with a clinical 0-26 shutout of reigning premiers Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, avenging last season’s preliminary final...

Warriors send early Premiership warning with statement win over Roosters

The New Zealand Warriors delivered an emphatic early-season statement by dismantling Sydney Roosters 42-18 in front of a packed and vocal crowd at Go...

New era dawns as revamped Warriors side opens NSW Cup campaign

Fresh off a season that delivered three major trophies, the One New Zealand Warriors begin their New South Wales Cup defence with a dramatically...

Ponga masterclass powers Knights past Cowboys in Vegas season opener

Kalyn Ponga announced his return from a lengthy foot injury in stunning fashion, orchestrating a 28-18 Knights victory over the Cowboys in Las Vegas...

One New Zealand extends Warriors naming rights deal through to 2031

One New Zealand has confirmed a five-year extension of its naming rights sponsorship with the One New Zealand Warriors, securing the partnership through to...

Barnett to leave Warriors after 2026 season for family reasons

One New Zealand Warriors co-captain Mitchell Barnett will depart the club at the end of the 2026 NRL season after securing an early release...

Warriors surrender late lead in pre-season collapse against Dolphins

The NZ Warriors let a comfortable pre-season victory slip away after surrendering a 14-point second-half lead to the Dolphins, who stormed home with three...

Warriors Pathways Programme targets future talent in Nelson

The One New Zealand Warriors strengthened their grassroots development efforts in Nelson over the same weekend local product Harry Inch made his NRL debut...

Martin sidelined for 12 weeks with broken leg

One New Zealand Warriors halfback Te Maire Martin has been ruled out for 12 weeks after breaking the fibula in his right leg in...

Former Kiwi League international Matt Utai critical after Sydney drive-by shooting

Former New Zealand rugby league international Matt Utai is fighting for his life in a Sydney hospital after being caught in a suspected drive-by...

State of Origin confirmed for Eden Park in 2027

A State of Origin clash between Queensland and New South Wales will be staged at Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 after three years...

Māori and Indigenous All Stars play out 16-16 draw

The NRL Harvey Norman All Stars returned to New Zealand in 2026 with two high-profile matches at FMG Stadium Waikato. The Indigenous Women’s All Stars...

Walsh leads Sea Eagles past Warriors in pre-season challenge opener

A packed Saturday of Witzer Pre-Season Challenge action delivered four matches across two countries, with eight teams taking the field aiming to impress supporters...

Warriors begin NSW Cup title defence with back-to-back Friday night home games

The One New Zealand Warriors will open their NSW Cup premiership defence with consecutive Friday night matches at Go Media Stadium, starting with a...

Warriors tickets on sale for Christchurch clash and 2026 home games

Tickets have gone on sale to the public for the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2026 NRL season, including their first-ever NRL match at Christchurch’s...

Storm set to hand fullback spot to Fa’alogo after Papenhuyzen exit

The Melbourne Storm are preparing to back rising star Sua Fa’alogo as their first-choice fullback in 2026 following Ryan Papenhuyzen’s departure from the NRL,...

NRL moves to ban Tongan officials after Katoa investigation

The NRL has moved to ban four Tongan rugby league officials for two years after an investigation found serious failures in the handling of...

Warriors re-sign Elastoplast as official sports tape supplier for two more seasons

The One New Zealand Warriors have renewed their partnership with global supplier Beiersdorf, confirming Elastoplast as the club’s exclusive sports tape provider for another...

Christchurch indoor stadium to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup double-header

Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns stars are celebrating confirmation that both national sides will play a World Cup double-header at Christchurch’s brand-new indoor stadium next...

Kiwis draw Australia in tough Rugby League World Cup Group A showdown

The Kiwis will face defending champions Australia in next year’s Rugby League World Cup, drawn together in a tough Group A alongside Fiji and...

Warriors to kick off 2026 NRL season with home clash against Roosters

The One New Zealand Warriors will open their 2026 NRL campaign with a high-profile Friday night showdown against the Sydney Roosters at Go Media...

RTS confident Samoa’s rise will continue after final heartbreak

Samoa’s hopes of a historic Pacific Championships Cup win were dashed after New Zealand’s second-half comeback secured the title, but Toa Samoa fullback Roger...

Kiwis overpower Toa Samoa 36–14 to claim Pacific Championship title

A dominant second-half performance saw the New Zealand Kiwis storm past Toa Samoa 36–14 at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta to win the Pacific Championship. After...

Australia crush England 8-30 to seal series whitewash

Australia completed a dominant 3–0 rugby league Ashes series victory with a 8–30 win over England at Headingley, marking their first back-to-back clean sweeps...

Warriors unveil bold 2026 ‘Warriors Rugby League’ apparel range

The One New Zealand Warriors have unveiled their bold new 2026 season apparel under the banner of “Warriors Rugby League.” Revealed at a launch event...

Kiwis crush Tonga 40-14 to reach Pacific Championship final

The New Zealand Kiwis powered into the Pacific Championship final with a commanding 40-14 victory over Mate Ma’a Tonga at Auckland’s Eden Park. Seeking redemption...

Kangaroos clinch League Ashes Series with 14-4 win over England

Australia sealed their 14th consecutive Ashes series triumph with a 14-4 victory over England in the second Test on Saturday, extending a run that...

Warriors Foundation launches Manurewa pilot to boost youth wellbeing and leadership

The Warriors Community Foundation, supported by the Manurewa Local Board, has launched a pilot programme uniting its educational and wellbeing initiatives to benefit thousands...

Toa Samoa storm past Tonga 34–6 to reach Pacific Championship final

Toa Samoa secured their place in the Pacific Championship final with a commanding 34–6 win over Tonga at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, in a match...

Australia crush England 6–26 in one-sided Ashes rugby league opener

After a 22-year wait for the return of the Ashes, England’s rugby league hopes were shattered as Australia dominated 6–26 at Wembley, underlining their...

Metcalf extends Warriors stay to 2028

Star halfback Luke Metcalf has signed a two-year contract extension with the One New Zealand Warriors, keeping him at the club until the end...

Kiwis edge Toa Samoa in Pacific Championships opener

The Kiwis have opened the Pacific Championships with a gripping 24-18 victory over Toa Samoa at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. In a bruising, high-intensity clash...

ARLC imposes 10-year ban on players and agents linked to breakaway R360 league

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has issued a firm warning that any NRL player, agent, or club official who signs or negotiates with...

Hull KR stun Wigan to claim Grand Final glory and historic treble

Hull Kingston Rovers completed a fairytale season by beating Wigan Warriors 24–6 at Old Trafford to win their first Super League title since 1984...

Rugby prodigy set for NRL switch

Promising 19-year-old Tasman playmaker Harry Inch is reportedly poised to switch codes and join the New Zealand Warriors in 2026. The former Nelson College and...

Veteran Foran returns as Jones names strong Kiwis squad for Pacific Championships

Kiwis coach Stacey Jones has unveiled a 21-man squad stacked with experience and star power for the Pacific Championships, featuring the return of several...

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