An end of season review of the Warriors coaching staff could see Andrew McFadden paired with an assistant or mentor.

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.

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.

It seems like no side possesses the ability to go from delightful to dire quite like the Warriors.

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.

Rookie Warriors playmaker Tuimoala Lolohea is bracing himself for another night of bumps and bruises.

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.