New Zealand Warriors

Matai's double for Manly sinks Warriors

9:19 PM   The Eagles set the platform with a dominant start, monopolising possession as they built a 12-0 lead.

Punish obstruction or it's open slather: McFadden

Star of the show: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Steve Mascord   Warriors coach Andrew McFadden has warned chasers being taken out will become "open slather" unless the sin bin is used for professional fouls.

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Nikorima hoping to break hoodoo

"It's good coming up against the star halves of the game, you can only get better after versing them": Nikorima.

Adrian Proszenko   Nikorima, having already marked up against Johnathan Thurston in a four-game career that is yet to register a victory, is facing another great challenge at Gosford on Sunday.

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Bulldogs swap Lane for Warriors tyro Faitala-Mariner

Swap on the cards: Bulldogs forward Shaun Lane.

Adrian Proszenko   Canterbury forward Shaun Lane is poised to join the Warriors immediately in a player swap for Raymond Faitala-Mariner.

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Roosters prepare to face twinkle-toed Tuivasa-Sheck on the other side

Rooster turned Warrior: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Adrian Proszenko   The Warriors-Roosters clash at Central Coast Stadium marks the first time Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, now with New Zealand, will play against the club where he made his name.

Warriors dish out hiding to woeful Knights

Bear hug: Solomone Kata celebrates after scoring with Manu Vatuvei.

David Long   The dark clouds parted at Mt Smart Stadium on Monday with the Warriors finally winning a game. The side that hadn't recorded a victory since last July comfortably beat the Knights 40-18.

McFadden says Warriors played better in losses

Warriors coach: Andrew McFadden.

David Long   Warriors coach Andrew McFadden believed his team played worse in its 40-18 win over the Knights on Monday, than it did in the defeats to the Broncos and Storm in previous weeks.

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Cronk field goal sinks Warriors for third NRL win

Field goal: Halfback Cooper Cronk helped sealed the game for the Melbourne Storm in their 21-14 victory over the New ...

Melbourne have extended their unbeaten start to the NRL season, with a late Marika Koroibete try sealing a 21-14 victory over the Warriors in Auckland.

RTS promises to shape up on defence for Warriors

Improved effort: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck hits the line for the Warriors during their loss to Brisbane.

Phil Lutton   The former Roosters star is convinced he has made the right move but has spent too much time trying to fine-tune his attack with his new teammates across the Tasman.

Oates injury mars Broncos' victory

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11:  Corey Oates of the Broncos is taken from the field with an injury during the round two ...

Phil Lutton   Brisbane secured back-to-back wins to start the NRL season, but the price for victory over the Warriors could be severe, with star winger Corey Oates nursing a suspected dislocated shoulder.

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NRL late mail: Broncos boosted by duo's return

Back in the frame: Jordan Kahu of the Broncos.

Michael Carayannis   Brisbane have been given a major boost with Jordan Kahu and James Roberts cleared to play the Warriors on Friday night.

Gavet one bright light for woeful Warriors

James Gavet is hopeful he'll be able to get regular football with the Warriors.

David Long   The Warriors' game against the Broncos on Friday night isn't so much a 'must win' event, but it is a 'must perform well' one.

Warriors say it's just round one

Tough initiation: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck suffered a loss in his first match as a Warrior.

Warriors chief executive Jim Doyle has backed the club's coaching staff and roster in the face of stinging criticism from Graham Lowe that a "bro culture" is to blame for their NRL woes.

The west turns wild as Tigers pip Warriors

Surprise packet: Kevin Naiqama

Phil Lutton   The Wests Tigers almost gave up a 28-4 halftime lead to eventually close out the Warriors in a pulsating NRL clash on Saturday.

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Packer continues comeback with bruising performance

Russell Packer

Phillip Rollo   Russell Packer marked another step on his journey from prison back to the NRL as the Dragons enforcer completed his final hit-out of the pre-season against a worryingly timid Warriors outfit on Saturday.

Cronulla Sharks recruit Chad Townsend knocks back Kiwis approach

No to the Kiwi jersey: Cronulla recruit Chad Townsend wants to play State of Origin football.

Adrian Proszenko   Chad Townsend has partnered Shaun Johnson in the halves at club level. Had the Kiwis had their way, he would have also done so in the international arena.

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Warriors boosted by big signings

No.1: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Robert Lowe   Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Issac Luke - two big reasons for the hike in anticipation around the Warriors ahead of the new NRL season.

Mannering quits as Warriors captain, replaced by Hoffman

Stepping aside: Simon Mannering.

Simon Mannering is quitting as captain of the the Warriors, replaced by Ryan Hoffman.

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Eels beat Warriors to claim Auckland Nines

Unearthed: Bevan French of the Eels celebrates after scoring a try during the Auckland Nines final.

Parramatta may have the spectre of starting the competition on minus four points hanging over them, but the Eels could not have started their 2016 campaign any better after beating the New Zealand Warriors 22-4 in the final of the Auckland Nines.

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Auckland Nines: The rookies to watch

Hot property: Panthers recruit Te Maire Martin was invited to train with the Kiwis before he had even played an NRL match.

Michael Carayannis   The Auckland Nines has been a launching pad for some of the brightest talents in the game in recent seasons. Michael Carayannis runs his eye over the uncapped NRL players who are expected to take the tournament by storm.