Try-scoring wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been included in the extended squad for the Warriors elimination semifinal against the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park on Sunday.

The Warriors will host an historic Finals match at Eden Park on Sunday, September 20, during Week Two of the NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series.

The Dolphins have silenced a raucous crowd at Go Media Stadium to take their place in a preliminary final, beating the Warriors 26-16 in a qualifying final comeback victory.

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The Warriors have snuck past a committed Manly outfit 31-30 at Go Media Stadium and sit on top of the NRL ladder for at least 24 hours.

NZ Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles, 5pm Saturday, September 5, Go Media Stadium, Auckland

Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Adam Pompey, 3. Ali Leiataua, 4. Leka Halasima, 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira, 6. Chancel Harris-Tavita, 7. Te Maire Martin, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Sam Healey, 10. Mitch Barnett, 11. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, 12. Jacob Laban, 13. Erin Clark. Interchange (from): 14. Makaia Taufa, 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith, 16. Demitric Vaimauga, 17. Eddie Morgan Gannon, 18. Taine Tuaupiki, 20. Kayliss Fatialofa, 21. Jett Cleary, 22. Jye Linnane, 23. Haizyn

The Warriors have retaken top spot on the NRL ladder after a 46-32 win over the Newcastle Knights at Mt Smart.

Halfback Te Maire Martin comes back from injury with winger Luke Laulilii called up to make his club debut in the New Zealand Warriors’ round 26 NRL clash against the Newcastle Knights

The Warriors held strong in the end to score a big win over the Rabbitohs to take their place a tthe top of the NRL points table

Andrew Webster will become the NZ Warriors’ longest-serving head coach in history after signing a four-year contract extension to end of the 2032 NRL season.

The Warriors have had to call up rookie Luke Hanson to the NO 6 jersey for the round 25 NRL clash against the Rabbitohs in Sydney on Saturday.

Eden Park will make rugby league history on Wednesday 16 June 2027 when it hosts Game 2 of the State of Origin series

The Warriors have their sights firmly on second spot and a home final after continuing their rampaging form to leave the Broncos staring down the worst fall from grace by a premiership winning team.

After a starring performance in the win over the Panthers, halfback Luke Metcalf has been retained his place in the Warriors starting lineup to face the Broncos in Brisbane on Sautrday night.

Hardened forward Sam McIntyre will join the NZ Warriors on a two-year deal for the 2027 and 2028 NRL seasons.

A successful return to the Warriors for halfback Luke Metcalf, leading the side to a 28-12 victory the NRL table-topping Penrith Panthers at Auckland's Go Media Stadium.

New Zealand Warriors front rower Jackson Ford has secured a two-year deal to extend his stay with the club until the end of the 2029 season.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad retains the fullback’s job for the Warriors’ encounter with table-topping Penrith at Mt Smart on Friday night even with Taine Tuaupiki back from injury.

The Warriors are back on track with a big 42-6 win over the Titans on the Gold Coast and after their loss last week.