NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating. AAP · Sep 21
Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Foran preparing for Kiwis Test swansong in Pac Champs Kieran Foran has been told to keep fresh in case he is called upon by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, one month after retiring from the NRL. AAP · Oct 5, 2025
The Warriors youngster touted to be the next Benji Leka Halasima could become the first Warrior in history to win Dally M Rookie of the Year, but that might just be the beginning for the talented forward. AAP · Sep 10, 2025
How icon's advice ignited this season's feel-good story Luke Metcalf has taken a piece of Shaun Johnson's advice with him onto the field in every game in 2025, while taking over the Warriors' No.7 jersey with aplomb. AAP · May 14, 2025
'Wanted to be ready': Metcalf embracing Warriors mantle Luke Metcalf isn't daunted by the task of replacing Shaun Johnson in the Warriors' No.7, embracing the role and the ability to continue learning from him. AAP · May 3, 2025
Trbojevic, Cherry-Evans hurt as Manly lose to Warriors Manly have suffered a horror night in Auckland, with their two biggest names injured in a 36-16 loss to the Warriors. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
NRL 2025 predicted ladder part two: it’s Melbourne Storm’s premiership to lose Penrith must deal with the loss of Jerome Luai in their bid to win a fifth-straight premiership with the Storm poised to capitalise The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025
Metcalf breathes life into Warriors' attack Luke Metcalf has steered the Warriors to a 36-10 pre-season win over Melbourne in Hamilton, showing he can be the NRL club's new attacking leader. AAP · Feb 15, 2025
DWZ concern as Metcalf excels in Warriors-Sharks trial Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was an injury concern for Warriors coach Andrew Webster out of his side's 12-12 trial draw with Cronulla. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Warriors coach keeping options open for new halves duo Andrew Webster will get his first look at the Warriors without superstar halfback Shaun Johnson, with the coach keeping rivals guessing on his replacement. AAP · Feb 4, 2025
Teenager Casey McLean bags four tries as NZ thrash PNG Teenage winger Casey McLean has bagged four tries as New Zealand thrashed Papua New Guinea to avoid relegation to the second tier of the Pacific Championships. AAP · Nov 10, 2024
Refs made error late in Kiwis' last-gasp loss to Tonga New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand in Auckland epic Tonga have beaten New Zealand 25-24 to qualify for the Pacific Cup final against Australia, in one of the greatest Test matches played in the 21st century. AAP · Nov 2, 2024
AAP · Oct 27, 2024 Great Kiwis comeback won't change Johnson's mind Shaun Johnson was pleased with his performance after backflipping on retirement for the Kiwis but that won't motivate him to extend his comeback to the NRL.
AAP · Oct 27, 2024 Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis Australia are through to the final of rugby league's Pacific Cup after Zac Lomax bagged two tries in a 22-10 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2024 New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis
AAP · Oct 21, 2024 Johnson like a kid with free tokens in Kiwis return Shaun Johnson says he'll play without feeling pressure after coming out of retirement for injury-hit New Zealand in rugby league's Pacific Championship.
AAP · Oct 1, 2024 Hughes primed to end 32-year wait for Kiwi halves Jahrome Hughes is in line to become the first Kiwi halfback to win the Dally M Medal in 32 years, one season after Shaun Johnson cruelly missed out.
AAP · Aug 31, 2024 Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement Shaun Johnson went from providing the NRL's greatest highlights to being a clinical half in his 14-year career, and now he wants to help youngsters do the same.
AAP · Aug 31, 2024 Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play Shaun Johnson has set up a try with his last touch in the NRL to lead the Warriors to a thrilling 30-28 comeback win over his former club Cronulla.
AAP · Aug 30, 2024 Mentorship, magic and more: How Johnson changed the NRL Shaun Johnson's legacy stretches beyond the highlight reels, and even beyond New Zealand. Benji Marshall and Braydon Trindall explain how he changed the game.
AAP · Aug 23, 2024 Brutal Bulldogs rain on Johnson's Auckland farewell Canterbury's charge to the finals has continued with a rugged win over the Warriors, who couldn't give talisman Shaun Johnson a victory in his last home game.
AAP · Aug 22, 2024 Coach Webster pays Shaun Johnson ultimate compliment Retiring halfback Shaun Johnson is preparing to play his final game before the Warriors faithful at Mt Smart Stadium.
AAP · Aug 19, 2024 'It will be sad': Johnson on final Warriors home game Warriors legend Shaun Johnson is counting the days before running out for the final time at Mt Smart Stadium, where his love for the crowd will be reciprocated.