Warriors destroy another 'top' team in 2026
- 4 hours ago
- 1 min read
For just the fourth time in their history the Warriors are 2-0 to start the season as Tanah Boyd's kicking game, Leka Halasima's power and Jackson Ford's work ethic lead them to a sensational win over last year's minor premiers at Mt Smart.
The Warriors have scored an impressive 40-6 win over last season's minor premiers Canberra in Auckland.
LATEST HEADLINES:
It was seven tries to one for the Warriors including a couple to both Dallin Watene Zelezniack and 20-year-old Leka Halasima.
Six of the tries came in the second spell after scores were locked at 6-6 at the break.
Boyd kicked four conversions and a penalty as well as crossing for a try while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck kicked a conversion in his 150th game for the club.
The Warriors lost Kurt Capewell to a leg injury in the warm up and then Chanel Harris-Tavita to an HIA inside the 10th minute which will see him out for next week against Newcastle.
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad also undergoing HIA late in the game as the Warriors mixed and matched their backline.
40 (Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Leka Halasima 2 tries Ali Leiataua, Jackson For, Tanah Boyd 74’ tries; Tanah Boyd 5 goals, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck goal) Raiders 6 (Kaeo Weekes try; Ethan Sanders goal). HT: 6-6.
