A clumsily recalled line from Gone With the Wind has cost a veteran rugby league commentator his job, after Warren Ryan refused to apologise for using the word "darkie" on air.

The Warriors' second-half collapse against South Sydney in Perth on Saturday night was a stark reminder of their glaring shortcomings.

The Warriors are confident they can stay at Mt Smart beyond 2018, despite the council's stated intentions to shift them to Eden Park.

For someone who claims not to seek the limelight, Eric Watson has spent a lot of time in it in 2014.

Rabbitohs hooker Issac Luke is relishing the prospect of lining up against some of his best friends when they host the Warriors at nib Stadium in Perth tonight.

Cronulla fullback Nathan Gardner is preparing for the most important game of his NRL career against St George Illawarra at WIN Stadium today.

Warriors' forward utility Sebastine Ikahihifo hasn't enjoyed the armchair ride into first grade that some of his big-name teammates were afforded early on in their careers.

Outgoing CEO Wayne Scurrah doesn't have the best name among fans but has done a handy job in a period of incredible highs and lows, writes Richie Barnett.

Transformed side must keep up good work against one of NRL's true heavyweights.

Warriors co-owner Eric Watson says he is still waiting to hear from Sir Owen Glenn after the pair's public fallout.

The Warriors today confirmed CEO Wayne Scurrah will leave the club at the end of this year.

Captain Simon Mannering celebrated his double milestone match with two tries helping the Warriors to a big "homecoming" win over the Newcastle Knights today.

Jordan McLean should get his lawyer to sue the NRL for breaking their own rules.

The 11th hour inclusion of skipper Cameron Smith was not enough for injury-ravaged Melbourne as they were thrashed 22-0 by North Queensland in Townsville on Saturday night.

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson bemoaned the lack of ruthlessness from the premiers after they moved into the NRL's top four on Saturday courtesy of a 26-12 win over Canberra.

If the Warriors feel like they are getting an extra lift from the crowd today, it might be because their fans are almost twice as close as they have been in previous home games this season.

Without Jarryd Hayne, the Eels were thrashed 38-12 by the Penrith Panthers at Sportingbet Stadium.

Two unspectacular outings in twin defeats to the St George Illawarra Dragons didn't give any hint of the attacking brilliance of rookie Warriors' winger David Fusitu'a.

He doesn't look much like Jerry Maguire, but Andrew McFadden appears to share something in common with the fictional sports agent.

This week's Warriors media session saw Shaun Johnson join the press throng and attempt to interview teammate Sam Tomkins.