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NRL: Warriors need to sharpen defence
The Warriors know their defence needs sharpening with halfback Shaun Johnson calling for greater hunger defending their own line.

Vatuvei's cousin's life-threatening injury
The cousin of Warriors and Kiwis wing Manu Vatuvei is now in a stable condition after suffering a serious injury during a club rugby game yesterday.

Stadium hope for Warriors
The Warriors and their fans are being offered a lifeline to stay at Mt Smart Stadium.

Hooker's pre-game rituals
9am: We'll have a final video session before our captain's run to go through everything we've worked on throughout the week.

Matulino Mk2 a rare breed indeed
Ben Matulino could become the Warriors' version of Paul Gallen. And maybe even a little bit better.

Hugh McGahan: Risky approach may be winning formula
Watching Origin the other night highlighted for me how sanitised rugby league is these days.

Sam Tomkins: Pressure to perform builds high personal expectations
Expectations are high for me to deliver throughout the second half of the season and, while I've been happy with my play since joining the Warriors, Sam Tomkins writes.

Critic nominated for seat on NZRL's board
Nikau has been nominated by an NZRL selection committee for one of two "league knowledgeable" positions on the seven-member board.

Warrior happier to watch Origin than play
State of Origin is "a pretty good standard" but international football remains the pinnacle of league, says Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson.

Meet the real Simon Mannering
He’s league’s hardest man — and its most mysterious. Alan Perrott goes in search of the real Simon Mannering.

Richie Barnett: Better defence can turn around Warriors' campaign
As the Warriors enter the second half of the season, their defence needs to be the key focus point, writes Richie Barnett.

State of Origin: Four thoughts
Chris Rattue provides four thoughts on last night's opening State of Origin clash in Sydney.

Queensland take Origin I
Queensland have taken a 1-0 lead in the State of Origin series following a tight win over New South Wales in Sydney last night.

Recap: State of Origin
Live updates of State of Origin I between New South Wales and Queensland and ANZ Stadium in Sydney.

State of Origin: The best and worst
New South Wales take on Queensland in the State of Origin series opener in Sydney tonight. Nzherald.co.nz takes a look at the best and worst of the Australian series.

League: We don't fear them - Farah
NSW skipper Robbie Farah has disagreed with his coach Laurie Daley, saying the Blues players don't fear Queensland ahead of tonight's State of Origin opener in Sydney.

Glenn Watson dispute ends
Sir Owen Glenn's long-running dispute with Eric Watson over the ownership of the Warriors appears to have ended.