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Woes typify failure in finals push
High hopes have again turned into the stuff of nightmares for the Warriors as they crash out of finals contention for a fourth straight year.
High hopes have again turned into the stuff of nightmares for the Warriors as they crash out of finals contention for a fourth straight year.
The bad news for Warriors fans is that they are Warriors fans. But the good news for them is that they aren't Blues rugby fans, says Chris Rattue.
Trent Robinson issued a bittersweet prediction that Warriors-bound Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was only going to get better.
Now that Jim Doyle has had time to review and assess 'the club', he is placing everyone on notice. To publicly announce a review commencing with leadership is a bold step, writes Hugh McGahan.
The Roosters prop has been in top form this season, particularly in recent matches, putting a strong case for a Kiwis' recall.
Warriors fans, give yourselves a mighty pat on the back. You are true supporters, people who go through thick and thin, even if you often wonder where the thick is, Paul Lewis writes.
The Warriors will rely on another young playmaker to help steer the side's attack in tonight's clash with the North Queensland Cowboys at Mt Smart Stadium.
The New Zealand Under 18s side's two test series against the Australian Schoolboys will go ahead after an agreement was reached.
Leeds Rhinos fullback Zak Hardaker has said he should be picked to face the Kiwis in the end-of-year three-test series.
The financially strapped New Zealand Rugby League still hopes to revive two Under-18s fixtures against the Australian Schoolboys after cancelling them because of money woes.
Legend says popularity of the Nines has a lot to do with Kiwi audiences loving the free flowing and entertaining style of the short-form game.
The Warriors will have the services of Bodene Thompson for their final home match of the season this weekend.
The Chiefs have bolstered their outside back stocks by signing Warrior Glen Fisiiahi on a two-year deal.
Melbourne have given Cronulla's NRL title aspirations a reality check with a 30-2 win at Remondis Stadium.
South Sydney pair John Sutton and Greg Inglis have been cleared of any major injuries and will be expected to line up for Friday's grudge match against Canterbury.
Outside back Glen Fisiiahi will leave the Warriors at the end of the season to make the switch to rugby.