The highly-rated rugby league player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is gone from his Warriors NRL side, to chase a dream of playing rugby union – and possibly the All Blacks. Often touted but on Saturday afternoon, the rumours were proved true. In a ZOOM call, Warriors management and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck himself told media that his final year […] READ MORE
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New Zealand and Queensland NRL clubs’ best ever players
There have been some memorable players to take the field for teams based in Greater Sydney, regional New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory. Thinking of some New Zealand and Queensland NRL club’s best ever players. Last Word on Rugby take a look at the best players to play for each of the three […] READ MORE
Nathan Brown signed as NZ Warriors 2021 head coach
The news that Nathan Brown has signed as the New Zealand Warriors 2021 head coach is one positive, out of a season that has challenged the club and fan base. Even while the side achieved back-to-back wins after a 22-26 win over Manly on Friday, the changes in management added to the side having to […] READ MORE
Roger Tuivasa-Skeck wins Dally M Award; NRL Grand Final on Sunday
The New Zealand Warriors rugby league teams’ captain, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has received the highest honour in the NRL. The seven-year veteran has been voted as the games best player – claiming the clubs first Dally M Award. The award, voted for by fellow players and stakeholders, is a commendation for the player’s commitment and level […] READ MORE
Super Saturday: Rugby Union and Rugby League overload
It is not often that Rugby Union and Rugby League fans have such conflicting match schedules, as they do on this Super Saturday. With both the All Blacks and NZ Warriors playing, it might end up as a question of sport? Which one do i watch Live? That decision is similar to other choices that […] READ MORE
NZ Warriors are headed to the Telstra NRL Premiership Finals
After an seven season hiatus from the knock-out stages, the Vodafone NZ Warriors are headed to the 2018 Telstra NRL Premiership finals. Results from this weekend, including a strong home win over the Penrith Panthers 36-16, all assisted the team to realize the potential of a successful start to the season. The win was the […] READ MORE
Simon Mannering International League retirement – “Actions speak louder than words”
In a move that has seen plenty of praise for the individual, former Kiwis rugby league team captain Simon Mannering has announced his retirement from the International game. Still available for his New Zealand Warrors NRL team, the 45 test capped player has chosen to let others take the opportunity for the Kiwis side. In […] READ MORE
NRL Women’s Premiership Series, to coincide with 2018 Finals
The National Rugby League (NRL) have officially launched the 2018 Holden Women's Premiership. The four team competition has been strategically designed to establish a footprint for Women's rugby league, with supporting International and State of Origin series leading up to the September dates [to be confirmed] READ MORE
Ngani Laumape A Thrilling Prospect for NZ Rugby
A spot against the Lions would seem a long shot, but a place on the end of year Northern Tour wouldn’t seem too far-fetched. He is a such thrilling prospect for NZ Rugby. And yes, for all the excitement and enthusiasm at present, Ngani Laumape could also be a history maker; no one has yet played rugby league for the Warriors, and then also (probably) played for the All Blacks. My money is on Laumape being the first! READ MORE
NRL 2017 Season Starts This Weekend
80 minutes of football lye ahead for all sixteen teams this weekend. Who regains that 'match fitness' quickly will be a real indication of how far teams can go in 2017. All bets are off (pardon the pun) in the run to hold aloft the Provan-Summons Trophy in September. From tonight, it's on the field where the proof will be known. READ MORE