Issac Luke, Manu Vatuvei and Ben Henry all came through their first appearances of the year unscathed as the Warriors overcame the Titans 40-18.

New signing Issac Luke headlines the Warriors' squad for Saturday's NRL trial against Gold Coast at Toll Stadium.

Konrad Hurrell doesn't have to worry about his running style, says his Warriors teammate Ryan Hoffman - but he might want to start worrying about his visa situation.

Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell vows to change running style after Jake Trbojevic concussion

Warriors captain Shaun Johnson cut an emotional figure following their gut-wrenching NRL Auckland Nines final defeat to the Parramatta Eels.

The NRL Nines will survive as a concept and the recipe seems right for it to stay in Auckland beyond the five-year deal finishing in 2018.

The Warriors might not have taken out the final - losing 4-22 to the Parramatta Eels - but fans still had a great time at the NRL Nines.

Reaching the final at the Nines is a meritorious performance but the way they crumbled to lose 22-4 in the decider against Parramatta will leave a few question marks.

The Auckland Nines tournament has been damned with very faint praise, and its future questioned, by one of league's finest and most influential former players.

The Warriors were never in it as Parramatta secured a comprehensive win to take out the third edition of the NRL Auckland Nines.

Baywatch lifeguards, stormtroopers, men in pink tutus and die hard warriors fans are all out in force at the Auckland Nines this afternoon.

WATCH: This streaker braved the elements and invaded the field at the NRL Nines yesterday.

Footy fans heading to the NRL Nines today can break out the Jandals and singlets -- the sun's set to make a welcome return.

Konrad Hurrell has avoided attention from the NRL's match review committee with no charges stemming from his ugly collision with Manly youngster Jake Trbojevic.

The Warriors face a must-win game against Brisbane on day two if they are to progress to the NRL Nines quarter-finals.

A wet start to the Auckland Nines couldn't put a dampener on the party for thousands of fans at Eden Park today and police said things are ticking along nicely.

We bring you all the action from the NRL Nines at Eden Park, where the Warriors began the tournament with a win

Sam Tomkins has come clean about the real reason why he left the New Zealand Warriors.

Drizzling rain couldn't dampen the spirits of thousands of rugby league supporters who descended on central Auckland today to party with their sporting heroes.