EXCLUSIVE: Pigeon-holed half Tom Dearden faces season wipeout, EXCLUSIVE: Valentine Holmes in 'massive doubt' for Origin after ankle surgery. Relive the top five tries from the NRL Grand Final qualifiers. Warriors coach Stephen Kearney was, in his day, one of the game's best back-rowers. Leivaha Pulu returned home a fortnight ago. Warriors Staff 5. It is unclear how the Warriors will cover the new player shortfalls. Since 2005, Mannering has been a rock in the Warriors set up, and went on to captain his beloved club. JavaScript is disabled. Watch the brand new comedy series Code 404 now on Stan. OPINION: The 2019 season will mark the Warriors' 25-year anniversary in the toughest rugby league competition in the world. The club confirmed that David Fusitu'a, Ken Maumalo, Agnatius Paasi and King Vuniyayawa had been given a flight date of July 27, two days after playing the Roosters in Gosford during Round 11. It was feared that Kearney's sacking would add to the desire of players to return home, feeling that the team's unity had been undermined by the club. They have been based on the Central Coast. Warriors chief executive Cameron George said that the club and fellow players supported the decision of the departees, who will still need to complete a two-week quarantine in New Zealand. On his day, Shaun Johnson is one of the best to have ever pulled on a Warriors jersey. Jones led the Warriors in the 2002 grand final, scoring a memorable individual try in that match, and claimed the Golden Boot award to cap an incredible season. Former Staff 10. We do not ask for any money to help run the site, but if you like what you see and want to help us bring new features and resources, please consider upgrading your account to a contributing member. The big second-rower had an offload and good footwork to go along with some punishing defence. The Samoan and Kiwi international played more than 100 games for the Warriors from 1998-2005. An electric fullback, he was brought over to the club by coach Daniel Anderson in 2001 and a constant at the back until his departure north, in 2006. This website has no official affiliation with the Vodafone Warriors. NZ Warriors Coaches 2. Issac Luke. Current Juniors & Res. The Little General is simply one of the best rugby league products to have come out of New Zealand. You can also find the latest player signings and player movements for the upcoming season. As a Warrior, he became the first New Zealander to play 300 NRL matches. Stacey Jones pulled off one of the greatest individual tries in Grand Final history in 2002. He scored 57 tries over the course of his 129 games for the Kiwi club. "The club's management has shown a level of compassion for the players in working through this and we appreciate their understanding of the unique set of circumstances each player is faced with," he said.

"Ultimately the decision lies with government agencies to approve the applications the NRL made on our behalf. Whether at hooker or lock, Betham was a tough defender with a big motor. The Beast, Vatuvei's numbers speak for themselves. Former prop turned strength and conditioning guru, Wiki's impact on the Warriors continues to this day. Luck was an 80-minute middle forward who never shied away from tough carries or defensive work. The Tongan international had a nose for the tryline and was one of the star graduates from the club's under-20s programme. Foundation hooker and former Kiwis skipper, Mann was as uncompromising as they come in the middle. One of the club's greatest signings, Campion wasn't at Mt Smart long, but made an ever-lasting impression on fans. New Zealand Warriors have confirmed they will be four men down from next week, with a quartet of players to return home to be with their families. Consistency springs to mind when one thinks of the career of Koopu. NZ Warriors Womens Team 22. Lance Hohaia was a fan favorite at Mt Smart. He went on to play 88 matches for the Warriors before joining the UK Super League. NZ Warriors Players 37. The back-rower turned in more than 150 matches for the Warriors from 1999-2008, and you'd struggle to find a poor performance in there. Given those circumstances David, Ken, Agantius and King are free to go home. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. View the latest NRL news and rumours for the New Zealand Warriors and their players. The Warriors are within one win of the top eight but there aren't great hopes for their prospects in a campaign marred by isolation from families and the axing of coach Stephen Kearney. He's always close to the first name that springs to mind when one thinks about 'Warriors' football'. "As well as thanking them for all they've done we would like to thank Peter V'landys and the NRL for all the work they've put in for the players and their families. The NRL has had to react to coronavirus spikes in Victoria and NSW recently. Some NRL clubs have loaned players to the Warriors during their Australian stay. We're hugely disappointed it hasn't worked out as we would have liked but it was out of our control.". If this list was constructed on natural ability alone, it would be Johnson then day light. When attempting to list the top 25 Warriors of all time, plenty of worthy names remain on the bench. Check out all the big moments from the two grand final qualifiers. Hoppe was the club's original strike player in its inaugural season, voted the competition's best winger in 1995, scoring 19 tries. Arguably New Zealand’s greatest ever rugby league player, Jones was an automatic selection in Kiwi Test teams throughout his career, captaining his country for five years. The Warriors have copped the worst of the situation, trapped in Australia due to international travel restrictions and mandatory 14-day quarantine periods.
This site is fully funded by ads you see. Melbourne Storm have relocated to Queensland's Sunshine Coast, while NSW-based players have been put back under extreme biosecurity protocols. Steve Price will go down as one of the club's greatest ever signings. "When we travelled to Australia we promised the players everything possible in our control would be done to secure travel exemptions for their families to join them there. Has there ever been a player who got fans more excited for kick-offs than big Paleaaesina? Since bursting onto the scene in 2011, the halfback produced some of the most magical moments in not only Warriors', but NRL history. Leuluai was a gifted playmaker, but probably best remembered for his bruising edge defence. Centre, fullback, wing or even five-eighth, Ropati was as solid an outside back as you get for the best part of 11 seasons.

In a professional career spanning 10 years, Webb's best seasons came at Mt Smart. He was the perfect foil for a young Shaun Johnson and carried the club to the 2011 grand final. Former Juniors & Res. It's early, but becoming the first Warrior to win the Dally M Medal - and doing it as captain - puts RTS right up there on the all-time list. Safe to say Price is the best Australian player to don the Warriors kit. Warriors chief executive Cameron George said that the club and fellow players supported the decision of the departees, who will still need to complete a two-week quarantine in New Zealand. Two NZ Warriors players will not be allowed to return to New Zealand after the NRL season. Speed to burn. A workhorse, one of the few Warriors to be selected for State of Origin while playing on this side of the Tasman. A bruising ball runner, 'Feka' unfortunately spent his best years playing in the UK Super League, but is still remembered fondly in Penrose. The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand that competes in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership and is the League's only team from outside Australia. He is the club's greatest try-scorer (152) and only player in NRL history to score at least 10 tries in 10 consecutive seasons. Two stints with the Warriors, both equally as good. NZWarriors.com is a fan forum of the NRL side; the Vodafone Warriors, and is run by other likeminded fans. He is signed on to the end of the 2020 season and is only now entering his physical prime. Maloney wasn't at the club for a long time, but brought with him a winning culture right when the Warriors needed it most. Some were at the back end of their careers when they arrived, others simply didn't stay long enough to warrant selection (Kieran Foran, Brent Tate). All things considered however, here's the top 25 Warriors of their NRL stretch. When Adam Reynolds stepped up in the dying minutes to nail what seemed to be a potential game-clinching 40/20 trailing 16-20, ANZ Stadium erupted into pandemonium. Grade Players 19. Plenty of those only he could have scored, also. How the Warriors' new halfback Keighran stacks up against his predecessor Shaun 'Magic' Johnson.
Meli was a try-scoring machine and holds the club record with 23 in a season (a record equalled by David Fusitua, in 2018). While the Warriors players have made immense sacrifices this season, from one point of view it’s probably a positive that they’re based in Australia right now, rather than New Zealand. And although they have failed to deliver a premiership in that time, there is no denying the club have produced some of rugby league's most electric and hard-nosed players throughout their quarter century run. There hasn't been any sign of a favourable result, which we accepted was always a possibility. Similar to his good mate Koopu, Guttenbeil was a pillar of consistency for the Warriors - though there was some X-factor too. He turned to professional boxing after retiring from rugby league, and was once voted in an NRL players' poll the rival you'd least want to pick a fight with. The Warriors have tried to gain travel exemptions for the families of players amid COVID-19 crackdowns, enabling them to be reunited in Australia, but have so far been unable. Players had committed to staying in Australia only on the proviso of being joined by their families and the departing quartet would have left for NZ after this Sunday's game against the Sharks, had flights been available. "These players and their families have made tremendous sacrifices since March when the challenges first began, which should be recognised as they return home to New Zealand at the end of the month. His time at the Warriors was in the later stages of hus career, but he remains one of Mt Smart's favourite sons. A loveable powerhouse, Hurrell was a fan favourite and walking, running, bashing highlight-reel every time he graced Mt Smart. One of the best No 7s in history, and certainly the best to pull on a Warriors jumper.

They were formed in 1995 as the Auckland Warriors, and are officially known as the Vodafone Warriors for sponsorship reasons. Four Warriors players will return home to New Zealand later this month, after their long stint in Australia to save the NRL competition. The Huntly Hurricane, Hohaia put new meaning to the term utility back. His retriment last season will undoubtedly leave a hole, particularly on defence, where Mannering made a name for himself as one of the game's most prolific tackling machines. "I would also like to recognise the remaining Vodafone Warriors squad and staff for their ongoing commitment and effort in these uncertain times.". Over their history the Warriors have claimed one minor premiership (in 2002), reached two grand finals (2002 and 2011), and reached the play-offs 8 times, whilst developing a large number of New Zealand representative players. Ropati possessed great footwork and laid on the final pass for many of big Manu Vatuvei's tries. "We fully understand the predicament they have been in and we're so appreciative of what they have done in committing to the cause for as long as they have. Warriors players have been stuck in Australia since the start of May, due to travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19. His best moments were probably at fullback, but Hohaia was often used off the bench to inject energy into the contest.

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