Shaun Johnson was mobbed like a rock star as thousands of league supporters descended on central Auckland yesterday to party with their sporting heroes.

The Kiwis fullback will tomorrow takes his first bow for the Warriors as part of the home side at the annual Nines event.

If someone was compiling a "how to" guide, those who have achieved success have some key points to share.

Eight young Queensland players have been banned for 12 months after breaking curfew on a boozy night out.

All eyes will be on the 25-year old Warriors Nines captain as he makes his long-awaited playing return after recovering from the broken ankle that ruined his 2015 NRL season.

The stakes seem higher for the Warriors ahead of the Nines; they have showed their hand by picking a strong team, and the move will need to pay off.

St Helens boss Keiron Cunningham has criticised the appointment of Australian Wayne Bennett as England coach, arguing that there are ideal candidates to succeed Steve McNamara in Super....

The Warriors and expectation have always been uncomfortable bedfellows, but forward Ryan Hoffman believes his team can handle the hype ahead of the Auckland NRL Nines.

Reports out of Australia claim the Sydney Roosters are sending out an SOS NRL offer to Sonny Bill Williams for this year's NRL season.

The 2015 season was the year of giving up on the Warriors for Chris Rattue, and he writes that sinking feeling hasn't gone away.

The Chocolate Soldiers are coming to Christchurch - and they hope the South Island can provide them with NRL recruits in the years ahead.

Ben Henry has a simple goal this season: "Get through the year injury-free and, hopefully, at the end of it, not have any surgeries - that would be nice."