An 80th minute try to Kiwi Steve Matai denied Parramatta a 2014 breakthrough NRL win at Brookvale Oval yesterday.

Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised the Warriors won their first game of the season at arguably the toughest venue in the competition, writes Michael Brown.

Tigers enforcer Aaron Woods has ignited a new front row rivalry, accusing South Sydney opposite Sam Burgess of "carrying on" and "over-reacting" during Friday's spiteful clash.

In its drive to speed up the sport with its new rules, league risks losing some of its essence, writes Michael Burgess.

The Auckland team scored their first victory of 2014 - and their first win in Townsville for 12 years - with a gutsy display that showed what they are capable of.

Nathan Friend is into his third season with the Warriors but already he finds himself in an all-too-familiar place.

Two weeks ago Konrad Hurrell wasn't seen as fit enough to play in the NRL but after two disappointing defeats the Warriors need to change something.

There's no doubt my introduction to the NRL has been tough, writes Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins in his first Herald column.

It usually takes a lot for a coach to admit their faith in their side is being tested but it's what the Warriors' poor start to the season has already done to Matt Elliott.

If the week-to-week motivation of the NRL is not enough, many key Warriors are also playing for their futures over the next few weeks.

Despite winning two games from two to open their 2014 NRL campaign, attack remains a concern for the Brisbane Broncos.

There have been many things said about the Warriors throughout history, some of them true and others less so.

The Warriors still can't beat the Dragons or win at Eden Park, losing their fourth in four years, but more disconcertingly have opened their season with two-straight defeats.

Canberra is seen as a graveyard for visiting NRL teams but the Warriors have a better winning record at the Australian capital.

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire says he is wary of a Manly side coming off a record NRL loss ahead of tonight's encounter in Gosford.

Bulldogs go FishingThe Warriors have laughed off reports the Bulldogs are chasing Glen Fisiiahi.

The Warriors need to review how many home games they take away from Mt Smart Stadium because their record in these games is hurting their premiership chances.

Sonny Bill Williams is devastated over the shoulder charge ban that has sidelined him for the next three NRL rounds, say his Sydney Roosters teammates.