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Emma Msin is sticking with th eWellington Phoenix for two more seasons PHOTO; PHOTOMAC Emma Main has become the first women’s player to commit to the Wellington Phoenix through until the end of the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. The versatile forward, affectionately known as the Main Train, has signed a two-year contract extension with the Phoenix. LATEST HEADLINES: Greenough tri in NZ BMX Racing team Sun out of Wimbledon, Venus wins opener Maori All Blacks ready to face Scotland All Blacks teaml selections to face France Junior Tall Blacks reach FIBA U-19 quarters Main, 25, has been a key member of the Nix squad for the past two seasons and is the women’s joint second highest goal scorer in the team’s four-year history. She has unfinished business at her hometown club. “It definitely was an easy decision for me to re-sign,” Main said. “Obviously, Wellington’s my home and playing in front of my friends and family is something I never take for granted. “I also really cherish the club’s belief in me over the past two seasons and having the confidence to sign me for another two seasons. “It’s a great opportunity for me. Over the previous two seasons I’ve grown a lot in terms of understanding how to handle the pressure and finding consistency, whether that’s coming off the bench or being in the starting team. “I think that’s really set me up well and I’m hoping the next two years is when I really thrive, score a lot of goals and become a really integral part of this team.” Main found the back of the net three times during the 2024-25 campaign to take her club tally to eight but she wants to be more clinical and consistent this season. “Last season I definitely didn’t score as many goals as I would have liked to and I really want to build on that and become one of those key goal scorers for the Nix. “But I also want to create more chances, whether that’s shooting more or providing the final pass for a goalscoring opportunity. “I’d like to be better there and be a bit more consistent to help the team win big games.” News of her contract extension follows the Phoenix signing former Dutch international Tessel Middag, Dominican Republic captain Lucía León, American defender Ellie Walker and Football Ferns goalkeeper Victoria Esson for the 2025-26 season. “It’s a really exciting time for the women’s squad,” Main said. “There are a few signings yet to be announced too, which I know the fans will be excited about, but also the signings that have been announced are really exciting. “They’ll bring fresh energy to the team and they’re all mature players which will be really beneficial. “We’ve also got the young ones who are coming up so there’ll be a good balance there and we’re definitely hoping to fight for silverware with this mix of players.” Interim Phoenix head coach Amy Shepherd is excited to have re-signed Main. “Emma is a local player with immense potential,” Shepherd said. “Her ability to inject energy into the team and pose a constant threat to opponents makes her an exciting prospect for the future. “We caught glimpses of her talent last season and we’re confident she’ll continue to be a key player, bringing dynamism and creativity to our squad.” Emma Main is the 14th player confirmed in the Wellington Phoenix women’s squad for the 2025-26 A-League, with further signings and re-signings to follow in the coming weeks

The Junior Tall Blacks have advanced to the quarterfinals of a FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup for the first time. Six players scored in double-digits as New Zealand withstood a third-quarter fightback to defeat China 99-86 in a Round of 16 knockout game in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday (Thursday NZ Time). LATEST HEADLINES: Warriors Women named for NRLW opener NZ Cycling Project team excelling in USA Luke Metcalf out for rest of NRL season Lulu Sun beaten in Wimbledon first round All Blacks in Invitational XV to play Lions Canterbury Rams guard Tama Isaac, who made his Tall Blacks debut earlier this year, led the way for the JTBs, with 18 points (6/18 FG, 3/8 3pt), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals in a team-high 36 minutes. Nelson Giants guard Hayden Jones had 16 points (6/12 FG), nine boards and four assists, and Carter Hopoi 13 points (6/11 FG), eight rebounds and three assists. Other to contribute including Jackson Ball (12 points, five boards, five assists and two blocks), Lachlan Crate (12 points), Julius Halaifonua (10 points and six rebounds), Troy Plumtree (eight points and seven boards) and Oscar Goodman (seven points and five rebounds). Carter Hopoi had 13 points, including this dunk, as the Junior Tall Blacks defeated China in the Round of 16. PHOTO: FIBA After a fast start, the Junior Tall Blacks led 24-13 after the first period and by as many as 20 points midway through the second after a Xanda Marsters three. Still up 15 at the main break, China came all the way back to tie it up at 72-72 with 43 seconds left in the third quarter. However, Crate hit a three at the buzzer and the JTBs outscored China 27-14 after being tied. Next up, Matt Lacy's team will take on hosts Switzerland, who upset France 86-79 in their elimination game, on Friday (6am Saturday NZT). A day earlier, the JTBs lost their final Group A game to Serbia 103-97 after allowing 38 points in the final quarter. Ball top-scored with 19 points (6/16 FG, 4/12 3pt), while Isaac had 18 points (6/9 FG, 5/7 FT), five boards, eight assists and two steals, Plumtree 17 points (6/8 FG) and seven rebounds, and Crate 15 points (5/7 FG, 4/5 FT). The core of the JTBs roster became the first New Zealand team to reach the semifinals of a world age-group tournament at last year's FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Turkey. They'll be looking to do the same in Lausanne this weekend. JUNIOR TALL BLACKS RESULTS Round of 16 Junior Tall Blacks 99 (Tama Isaac 18, Hayden Jones 16, Carter Hopoi 13, Jackson Ball 12, Lachlan Crate 12, Julius Halaifonua 10) China 86 . 1Q: 24-13, HT: 52-37, 3Q: 77-72 Group A Serbia 103 Junior Tall Blacks 97 (Jackson Ball 19, Tama Isaac 18, Troy Plumtree 17, Lachlan Crate 15). 1Q: 21-28, HT: 45-50, 3Q: 65-72

Warriors NRLW graphic The Warriors have assembled an impressive squad for the 2025 season under coach Ronald Griffiths. However pundits are predicting that a first-up victory will be a remarkable result against a well-drilled and settled Roosters side keen to make a winning start as they attempt to defend their 2024 title. LATEST HEADLINES: NZ Cycling Project excel in USA Metcalf out for rest of NRL season Amelia Walmsley in Under-21 trialls Sun beaten Wimbledon first round All Blacks in Invitational XV v Lions Fullback Apii Nicholls will lead the Warriors in their return to the competition, with Patricia Maliepo and Emily Curtain to combine in the halves. Olympic gold medallist Michaela Brake (nee Blyde) is set for her NRLW debut and has been named on the wing. Maroons young gun Emmanita Paki will line up in the centres, while Kiwi Ferns veteran Harata Butler will start at prop. New Zealand star Laishon Albert-Jones has been named at lock after joining the Warriors from the Knights in the off-season. The match will played 1.50pm Sunday 6 July at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Warriors: 1 Apii Nicholls (c), 2 Michaela Brake, 3 Tysha Ikenasio, 4 Emmanita Paki, 5 Payton Takimoana, 6 Patricia Maliepo, 7 Emily Curtain, 8 Harata Butler, 9 Capri Paekau, 10 Lavinia Litai, 11 Shakira Baker, 13 Laishon Albert-Jones

The MitoQ-NZ Cycling Project team celebrate their success. PHOTO: MITCHELL VINCENT Five New Zealand cyclists swept 27 podiums between them including 10 wins at the annual Tour of America’s Dairyland criterium circuit in Wisconsin, USA. The charge was led by MitoQ-NZ Cycling Project star, Ben Oliver who enjoyed five wins and three podiums over the 11-race series in Milwaukee and surrounding towns over the last two weeks. LATEST HEADLINES: Metcalf out for rest of NRL season Amelia Walmsley in Under-21 trialls Sun beaten Wimbledon first round All Blacks in Invitational XV v Lions Mystics beat Stars, top premiershp Oliver’s second placing in the final stage, after 11 days of racing, earned him the overall title in the Tour of America’s Dairyland (TOAD), a first for a New Zealand rider and team. His wins came in the TOAD Cheddar Series, Otto Wenz Downer Lowlands, Tour de Pere, Giro de Grafton and Janesville Grand Prix. Teammates Keegan Hornblow and Marshall Erwood also enjoyed strong form over the series, which comprised races on virtually every day of the two-week carnival. Hornblow, the Paris Olympic Games track rider from Nelson, picked up three wins and three podiums in an impressive haul while Southland’s Marshall Erwood bagged a win and a podium placing. Keegan took out the final mid-race sprint on the final day to secure the Lowlands Spring Jersey from the leader Richard Holec from the Czech Republic. Cycling New Zealand star Bryony Botha, riding for the Fearless Femme Racing team, enjoyed a win in the Cedar Creek Classic along with two podiums. The busiest of the New Zealand riders was Waikato’s Rylee McMullan, who rides for the high-rating Virginia Blue Ridge 24 team in USA, earned eight podiums with five second placings and three thirds in a successful two weeks of racing. The MitoQ-NZ Cycling Project team move on to the Momentum Indy Criterium series at Indianapolis.

Lulu Sun will have no repeat of her quarterfinal from 2024 at Wimbledon PHOTO: WTA Too many errors have cost New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun any chance at a first round victory at Wimbledon 2025 Twenty-four-year-old Sun was defeated by Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic on a day when temperatures topped just over 30C. LATEST HEADLINES: All Blacks in Invitational XV v Lions Mystics beat Stars, top premiershp Black Ferns named for July games Logan Ullrich wins single sculls title Junior Tall Blacks reach quarters Bouzkova ranked 47th won the match 6-4 6-4 in a game where Sun ranked one place higher lacked consistency on the big points. Sun, who made the quarter-finals in 2024, had 30 unforced errors compared to Bouzkova's 11. She is also playing doubles at Wimbledon with Canadian Leylah Fernandez.however they face sixth seeds, Asia Muhammad from the United States and the Netherlands’ Demi Schuurs.

David Havili not in the All Blacks squad but will face the Lions PHOTO; LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Crusaders captain David Havili has been announced as part of the AUNZ Invitational XV squad for the British & Irish Lions tour match on July 12 in Adelaide. Havili is joined by Kiwi trio Shannon Frizell, Shaun Stevenson and Folau Fakatava as the first wave of signings for the combined team. LATEST HEADLINES: Mystics beat Stars, top premiershp Black Ferns named for July games Logan Ullrich wins single sculls title Junior Tall Blacks reach quarters Career-best F1 result for Lawson The inside centre inspired the Crusaders to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title, starting in 14 games, including the Final. He came off the bench for New Zealand against Australia, Japan and Italy in 2024, adding to his 30 caps. Havili will suit up in the backs alongside explosive outside back Shaun Stevenson, set to play in Japan in 2026. Stevenson debuted for the All Blacks in 2023 and will return to Kuobta Spears after initially joining them at the start of the year before heading back to the Chiefs. Fakatava has also been included, who has established himself as one of the most exciting scrumhalves in Super Rugby. The Highlander have two Test caps to his name, after an injury-interrupted season limited him to just seven starts this year. Frizell rounds out the selections in the back-row, linking up with his former Highlanders teammate. The explosive forward guided Brave Lupus to the Japan Rugby League One title, scoring 11 tries in the season. Frizell also started at number eight for the Barbarians in last week’s defeat to the Springboks.

Stars Catherine Bell tries to shoot over the Mystics Catherine Hall PHOTO: MICAHEAL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY/NETBALL NZ The Mystics have easily defeated cross-town rivals, the Stars for their seventh win of the season and top spot on the ANZ Premiership ladder. The -67-47 scoreline was a just finish ofr the Mystics who won all quarters - 17-13, 14-11, 18-11, 18-12. LATEST HEADLINES: Black Ferns named for July games Logan Ullrich wins single sculls title Junior Tall Blacks reach quarters Career-best F1 result for Lawson Pulse storm back to defeat Tactix The win gives them 21 points and seven wins, one loss, two points ahead of the Taxtix while the injury-stricken Stars have just one victory and three points total. Australian shooter Donnell Wallam was back in full flight and shot 42 out of 46 attempts, while overall her side had 77 attempts at goal compared to their rivals 63 who had Maia Wilson make 17 from 17. However there was little other success from anyone else (Charlie Bell 25/29) as the Mystics midcourt restricted the flow of ball while Catherine Hall in defence for the Mystics had another top game. There are two rounds remaining as the Stars are away to the Pulse followed by the Mystics hosting the Steel and Tactix at home against the Magic on Monday.

Four changes to the Black Ferns as they prepare for their final home games in 2025 PHOTO: NZR SUPPLIED The New Zeland selectors have confirmed a 33-player squad for the upcoming July matches against Black Ferns XV (trial) and Australia (Test), the last games on home soil for 2025. . There are four changes from the Pacific Four Series with Renee Holmes and Kelly Brazier recalled to the squad and potential Test debuts for Matatū Laura Bayfield and Chiefs loose forward Mia Anderson. LATEST HEADLINES: Logan Ullrich wins single sculls title Junior Tall Blacks reach quarters Career-best F1 result for Lawson Pulse storm back to defeat Tactix Lash wins PSA title; Thomas beaten Co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu, Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Mererangi Paul are unavailable due to injury with Alana Bremner stepping into the co-captaincy role alongside Ruahei Demant. One big name missing again is Ruby Tui, who was also not selected for the Pacific Four Series. "At this stage of our World Cup journey, internal competition has been intense and selections are getting tougher as our wider squad have put in the work. Renee has come back and shown real growth, Kelly gives us experience and depth at 10 adding to our kicking game, while Mia and Laura have consistently been impressive," said coach Allan Bunting. The first game is Saturday 5 July with a 1.05pm kickoff at Semenoff Stadium, Whangareia against a Black Ferns XV. The test against Australia is in Wellington, Saturday 12 July a 4.30pm kickoff The Black Ferns squad for the July Series is: Props Chryss Viliko, Kate Henwood, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Tanya Kalounivale, Amy Rule, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu. Hookers Georgia Ponsonby, Atlanta Lolohea, Vici-Rose Green. Locks Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Alana Bremner, Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu, Chelsea Bremner, Laura Bayfield. Loose Forwards Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Layla Sae, Jorja Miller, Mia Anderson. Halfbacks Maia Joseph, Iritana Hohaia, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane. First fives Ruahei Demant, Hannah King, Kelly Brazier, Midfield Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Stacey Waaka, Theresa Setefano. Outside backs Katelyn Vahaakolo, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Renee Holmes, Braxton Sorensen-McGee

Celebration at winning the single sculls for Logan Ullrich PHOTO: WORLD ROWING/ROWING NZ Success for New Zealand rowers at the second World Cup regatta in Switzerland, especially in the single sculls. All four New Zealand crews in A-finals in Lucerne all picked up medals with Logan Ullrich scoring his first single sculls win. LATEST HEADLINES: Junior Tall Blacks reach quarters Career-best F1 result for Lawson Pulse storm back to defeat Tactix Lash wins PSA title; Thomas beaten Warriors lose back-to-back in NRL The win came on the back of a strong last 500m just ahead of Yauheni Zalaty in a time of six minutes 44.92 seconds, with the Belarussian 0.029 seconds behind. The men's pair and double both finished second with the women's four third. Two weeks ago Ullrich failed to make the A-final at the opening World Cup regatta, a week ago he was hitting impressive numbers on the erg and after just six races at international level in the single sculls, he won gold. Ullrich, 24 is in the single this year after claiming an Olympic silver medal in the four last year. "I've dreamed about this for years," he told World Rowing. "I didn't think it would come this quickly in my sculling career, I'm just blown away." Coach Mike Rodger, who mentored Emma Twigg to her successful Olympic campaigns, was also blown away by Ullrich's rapid rise. "He's phenomenal," Rodger said. "You've got to remember he hasn't really rowed a single at all, but because he's so green, he just takes everything in, listens and makes the changes." Ben Mason and Finn Hamill again showed their ability to attack over the second half of the race to win silver in the Men's Double. The duo had only raced together three times before this weekend, but are now being talked about as one of the crews to watch ahead of the World Championships in China in September. Men's Pair Ben Taylor and Oli Welch were pipped by Romania's experienced combination of Florin Lehaci and Florin Arteni, the current European champions. The Women's Four claiming bronze.

Auckland Aces Bevon Jacobs looks set to make his New Zealand debut PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs is in line to make his Black Caps debut after being included in a 15-strong squad for next month’s T20I Tri Series with South Africa and hosts, Zimbabwe. The 23-year-old is the only uncapped player in an experienced tour party, captained by Mitch Santner and featuring the return of speedster Adam Milne. LATEST HEADLINES: Thomas makes Challenger quarters Wallace Sititi out of All Blacks injured Davis Cup returns to Palmerston North Jackson-Cartwright stays at Breakers Sun loses in Eastbourne second round New Zealand's first-white ball tour of Zimbabwe since 2015 will see them play the hosts and South Africa in a four-match T20I tri-series at the Harare Sports Club starting July 16, with the top two teams progressing to the final on July 26. Jacobs was first called up to the T20 side to face Sri Lanka in December, but wasn’t utilised in the three-game series and has recently returned from a stint with the Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premiere League (IPL). Milne, who has 53 T20Is to his name, hasn’t featured in the team since November last year, but has impressed for the Texas Super Kings so far in America’s Major League Cricket (MLC) claiming 9-96 across his first four matches. Milne will bolster the pace bowling stocks alongside the ICC’s number one ranked T20I bowler Jacob Duffy, and the Canterbury trio of Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, and Zak Foulkes. Henry, the reigning Sir Richard Hadlee Medal winner, is set to be back in black after a shoulder injury kept him sidelined from international cricket following the ICC Champions Trophy, where he was the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, helping propel the Black Caps to the final. Pace bowlers unavailable for selection for this tour were Ben Sears (side injury), Lockie Ferguson (load management), and Kyle Jamieson - who is awaiting the birth of his first child. Jacobs will be joined in the batting department by hard-hitting openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, who impressed in the home T20I series against Pakistan in March. Allen is fresh off a T20 world-record knock for the San Francisco Unicorns (MLC), where he racked up the most amount of sixes (19) in a T20 innings, taking him to a career-best 151 (off 51 balls). Seifert was the top-run scorer during the home series against Pakistan, amassing 249 runs at 62, including a career-best 97* off 38 balls. Seifert will take the gloves for the series with Allen identified as the backup wicketkeeper, meaning there’s no room for Devon Conway or Mitch Hay in the 15-player squad. Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell provide the top order specialist batting, alongside all-rounders Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell. Ish Sodhi, New Zealand’s second-highest T20I wicket-taker will join Santner as the other specialist spinner in the squad. Kane Williamson wasn’t included after making himself unavailable for selection. The tour will be incoming head coach Rob Walter’s first assignment with the Black Caps and he will be joined by batting coach Luke Ronchi, bowling coach Jake Oram, and James Foster who re-joins the group as a fourth coach. Walter said he was excited to get going in the role. “I think we’ve got a really strong squad for this tour and I’m looking forward to getting the team together and getting into the work,” he said. “We’ve got some good experience in the side and it’s nice to be able to welcome back a few of the players who missed the March series against Pakistan because of the IPL. “It should be a great T20 Tri Series with South Africa who are a very strong side and Zimbabwe who play well at home in their own conditions.” Walter said Jacobs and Milne deserved their opportunities. “Bevon’s been an outstanding performer in domestic cricket and has gained some experience in franchise leagues around the world, so it’ll be a good chance for him to get back into the squad and potentially play. “Adam’s a really skilled T20 bowler, he’s particularly proficient with the ball up front and brings that extra pace and bounce. “With the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson out it’s great to be able to lean on an experienced head in Adam.” Walter said the series played an important role in the lead up to next year’s ICC T20 World Cup. “With the T20 World Cup around the corner, all of our upcoming series are critically important to our build up. “This series gives us the opportunity to test the breadth of our squad, explore different players and potentially different combinations against some quality opposition.” Black Caps T20 Tri-Series squad Mitch Santner (c) (Northern Brave) Finn Allen (Auckland Aces) Michael Bracewell (Wellington Firebirds) Mark Chapman (Auckland Aces) Jacob Duffy (Otago Volts) Zak Foulkes (Canterbury Kings) Matt Henry (Canterbury Kings) Bevon Jacobs* (Auckland Aces) Adam Milne (Wellington Firebirds) Daryl Mitchell (Canterbury Kings) Will O’Rourke (Canterbury Kings) Glenn Phillips (Otago Volts) Rachin Ravindra (Wellington Firebirds) Tim Seifert (Northern Brave) Ish Sodhi (Canterbury Kings) *Uncapped Replacement players will be named should any squad members in the MLC make the final and arrive late into Zimbabwe. The matches will be live scored at nzc.nz and the NZC App, while broadcast options are yet to be confirmed.

Big crowds were part of the Auckland SailGP event in 2025 with the event to return in 2026 PHOTO: SAILGP SailGP will return to Auckland's Waitematā Harbour in February next year, inbetween two events in Australia. Auckland will host the F50 catamaran racing for a second time on 14 and 15 February, backing up from the debut event in the city in January this year. LATEST HEADLINES: Former All Blacks in Barbarians squad Black Caps T20 Tri-Series Zimbabwe Thomas makes Challenger quarters Wallace Sititi out of All Blacks injured Davis Cup returns to Palmerston North Ten events on the calendar for next season were announced in April - Perth, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Bermuda, New York, Halifax, Portsmouth, Saint-Tropez, Dubai and Abu Dhabi - with the Auckland event added on Friday and one more European event yet to be confirmed. Perth will host the 2026 season opener on 17 and 18 January, marking a change from this season which began in Dubai in November last year, before racing heads to Auckland and then on to Sydney a fortnight later as the 11-month-long championship enters a new era of starting the season in the Asia-Pacific region. SailGP chief executive Sir Russell Coutts said the next season of the championship was the "most expansive calendar to date". The competition was moving towards a regionalised format with multi-year hosting agreements, aiming to reduce travel distances and improve operational efficiencies. The Auckland event was supported by the government's Major Events Fund. Auckland's involvement for the 2027 season and beyond was still being negotiated. SailGP is set to expand the 12-boat fleet next season and expressions of interest from potential owners for two new teams are open until mid-August. SailGP Championship - 2026 season calendar 17-18 January - Perth Sail Grand Prix 14-15 February - New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland 28 February - 1 March - Sydney Sail Grand Prix 11-12 April - Rio Sail Grand Prix 9-10 May - Bermuda Sail Grand Prix 30-31 May - New York Sail Grand Prix 20-21 June - Canada Sail Grand Prix | Halifax July - Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth Sep / Oct - European Sail Grand Prix | TBC 12-13 September - France Sail Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez 21-22 November - Dubai Sail Grand Prix 28-29 November - Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix - 2026 season Grand Final

Luke Metcalf has a big injury cloud hanging over him after the loss to the Broncos PHOTO: NRL The NZ Warriors have lost their first their back-to-back games of the 2025 season falling 26-12 to Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. They will still remain in the top four but lost two key players in Luke Metcalf and fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad as they fought back in the second half. LATEST HEADLINES: Steel climbing Premiership ladder Top seeds progress at Temuka PSA Auckland SailGP on the 2026 calendar Former All Blacks in Barbarians squad Black Caps T20 Tri-Series Zimbabwe Nicoll-Klokstad did not return to the field after halftime with a knee injury, while Metcalf was helped off the park in the closing minutes, after he was nailed in a tackle by second-rower Brendan Piakura. Brisbane were on top from the opening kickoff, when Warriors forward Marata Niukore dropped a pass in front of his own posts and the home side took advantage for centre Katoni Staggs to score. A lack ofl discipline continued to cost the Warriors, as they allowed their opponents across for two more tries and 18 unanswered points in the first half. Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita seemed to have scored before the break, when he chased a kick and gathered the loose ball, but replays showed he never forced for the try. The Warriors conceded a try on halftime to centre Gehamet Shibasaki, which proved a crippling blow, but emerged from the sheds with renewed vigour. Wing Roger Tuviasa-Sheck crossed in the corner, and had another, when second-rower Leka Halasima chased a kick, gathered uncontested and scored. Down 20-12, with 15 minutes remaining, the Warriors still had a chance, but could not capitalise on their opportunities. Shibasaki crossed late for a second try, putting him atop the NRL tryscoring rankings, which finally sealed the win for Brisbane. Despite the defeat, the Warriors are fourth, still four points clear of their nearest chasers on the table - Sydney Roosters.