Warriors coach Andrew McFadden denies any extra rivalry exists between him and former club coach Ivan Cleary, ahead of Sunday's match against the Penrith Panthers.

Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman saw the funny side when reflecting on his role in Chad Townsend's match-winning try against the Broncos.

Sir Owen Glenn claims he felt unsafe after Warriors co-owner Eric Watson allegedly "threatened, abused and physically intimidated" him the day after the Auckland Nines.

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden was at a loss to explain his side's sluggish performance in Saturday night's 19-10 win over the Brisbane Broncos.

When schoolboy rugby league sensation Reuben Porter finishes class each week, he grabs his passport and a backpack and heads to the airport.

The Warriors saw off a determined Broncos side to claim a hard-fought win at Mt Smart Stadium tonight.

The Warriors are acutely aware the next few weeks' results could play a role in determining how their season pans out.

Kevin Locke will soon drift away from the Warriors to play in the UK Super League and I can't help but think what a wasted talent, writes Richie Barnett.

Warriors Gisborne venture a successPoor crowd attendances have marred the first half of the NRL season and things took another dip last week when clubs were without their State of Origin stars.

An unpaid loan made to Kevin Locke is believed to be stalling his planned early move to Salford.

However you approach Round 15 of Dream Team Fantasy NRL, there will be an element of luck involved with how many of your fantasy stars actually take the field.

Out of favour Warriors fullback Kevin Locke continues to test the club’s patience after playing a club match without permission on the weekend.

Around $6 million of ratepayer money is tied up in the clash between the NRL and the International Cricket Council over the availability of Eden Park early next year.

This year's NRL Nines tournament has delivered a healthy $9.35 million back in to the Auckland economy - more than double the expected return.

Auckland's NRL Nines tournament is under threat next year because of an impasse between the National Rugby League and organisers of the Cricket World Cup.

Jacob Lillyman hopes his call-up to the Queensland State of Origin squad doesn't see him filling the 18th-man role once again.

Halfway through the season, it's apparent how unpredictable selecting a top eight at the beginning of the year really is.

With just two wins from their opening seven games, the Warriors were given little hope against a full-strength Storm outfit.

Take it as a given that the Warriors were interested in signing Manly centre Steve Matai, despite club denials.

This year's NRL is one of the most difficult competitions to predict as few trends are starting to emerge at the halfway mark of the competition.

A spate of injuries to star players, combined with State of Origin and a bye round make fielding a full squad this week in Dream Team Fantasy NRL difficult.