Teams: Massive names set to return; Bennett makes big finals call
After 27 rounds of action, the NRL finals have arrived and there are some huge names back on deck.
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Joey: Jett Cleary’s Panthers deal spells trouble for out-of-favour star
Blaize Talagi’s mission to win back the Penrith No.6 jumper will become even harder when Jett Cleary arrives in the off-season.
Turbo blunder duds Manly as field goal snatches victory for Warriors
Penrith only needs to beat Wests Tigers by more than two points on Sunday afternoon to claim the minor premiership.
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‘Godsend’ or major risk? Round of sidelined stars might not matter
Brad Fittler and Phil Gould are split over the merits of sitting out players, but how much can the finals picture be shifted over the next four days?
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Mystery as promising Eels gun ‘disappears’ from team and training
The promising fullback played virtually the entire first three-quarters of the season before suddenly disappearing in recent weeks.
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‘Question marks’ erased as one man tipped to revive Broncos
Billy Slater believes the 32-year-old is precisely what the Broncos need after his remarkable comeback from injury.
‘Incredibly careless’ incident leads to big ban for Warriors forward
Brad Fittler has called for further education in the women’s game after an ugly incident left a Dragons star in agony.
Knights star cops huge ban, season over after horror tackle
Jacob Saifiti will not return to the field this season after copping a lengthy ban for an ugly shoulder charge.
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‘World’s best centre’ turning NRL title race on its head
It’s not often a centre is so influential that he can shape the finals series. That may be different in 2026, with Herbie Farnworth going to another level.
‘Target on his back’: How young Cleary defied rival’s dirty tactics
Jett Cleary had a target on his back from the moment he took the field for his long-awaited NRL debut for the Warriors against the Knights yesterday.
NRL New Zealand Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors NRL team is based in Auckland, New Zealand and was founded in 1995 as the Auckland Warriors. The Warriors have not won a premiership, with their best results two grand final losses, to the Manly Sea Eagles in 2011 and the Sydney...
The New Zealand Warriors NRL team is based in Auckland, New Zealand and was founded in 1995 as the Auckland Warriors. The Warriors have not won a premiership, with their best results two grand final losses, to the Manly Sea Eagles in 2011 and the Sydney Roosters in 2002. Wide World of Sports brings you Warriors breaking news headlines, player rosters, trades, injuries and live scores.