It went without examination, but Phil Gould nailed it early, by making a big story an even bigger story.

Warriors debutant Isaiah Papali'i could have chased an All Blacks jersey, but decided on league.

The Warriors might not have set the world on fire but they did bank two vital competition points.

Sharks captain Paul Gallen has fired back at Phil Gould's claim that Cronulla's 2016 NRL premiership was soft.

At times in the coaching box yesterday, Stephen Kearney must have wondered what he had got himself into.

Here are the big take-aways from the NZ Warriors' win over Newcastle Knights in their 2017 NRL opener yesterday ...

The Warriors' narrow win over Newcastle reinforced the need to become more consistent over 80 minutes.

The Warriors have finally started an NRL season with a victory - but it wasn't pretty.

The Warriors have beaten Newcastle 26-22 at Mt Smart Stadium for their first win of the 2017 season.

Pressure is always on the Warriors playmaker, writes Michael Burgess.

High expectations surround the Warriors' new NRL season.

Scans have determined that the South Sydney captain has damaged his ACL.

A James Tedesco-led performance has given the Wests Tigers a 34-18 win over the Rabbitohs in Sydney.

It felt like Ground-Dog Day for Canterbury's attack on a wet and wild night at Belmore.

New Warriors coach Stephen Kearney brings loyalty, honesty and integrity with him.

Our first The Interchange podcast for the new season sees Radio Sport commentator Dale Budge and NZ Herald journalists David Skipwith

Maybe it's time to rethink Thursday night games

The NRL season was just eight minutes old before it gave us something we've never seen before.

Konrad Hurrell has extended his stay on the Gold Coast for another two NRL seasons. The 25-year-old, who joined the Titans in

Stephen Kearney is confident there will be no complacency from the Warriors in their season opener.

The Kiwi-born Tigers player will reportedly be banned from the NRL for life.

New Zealander Rangi Chase has been dropped by Castleford for their Super League derby with Leeds following an internal investigation.

If Stephen Kearney is feeling the heat ahead of the NRL season, he is disguising it well so far.

Melbourne's Kiwi Test backrower Tohu Harris is set to miss the opening weeks of the NRL season with a stress fracture in his foot.

The Warriors are facing the prospect of being without both veteran wing Manu Vatuvei and back-rower Bodene Thompson for next week's NRL season opener.

NRL clubs lost a staggering total of $53.4 million ($56.9 million NZD) last year, according to a secret financial document obtained

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg won't hesitate to ban for life any player found guilty of breaking betting rules.

Tim Simona faces a permanent ban following allegations the Auckland-born player was involved in betting on NRL matches.

It's time to throw out a few reasons why the Blues and Warriors will have amazing years, writes Chris Rattue.

A Warriors' team fishing trip turned into a dramatic rescue mission when the players rushed to the aid of a young man who went missing off an Auckland beach.