The Dolphins have outlasted the Warriors in a thrilling top-four affair at Suncorp Stadium, snatching a 26-24 victory in the dying moments of the contest.

Veteran forwards Mitchell Barnett and Kurt Capewell are in contention to back up from State of Origin duty after being included on the NZ Warriors’ extended bench for Sunday’s round 16 NRL clash against North Queensland at Christchurch.

The NZ Warriors have dropped their third straight match and fallen out of the NRL's top-four.

NZ Warriors sign highly-promising Sharks hooker Sam Healey on a three-year contract to the end of 2027.