Not the best of weekends for New Zealand sport.

The Warriors bandwagon has come to a grinding halt, after the Kiwi side’s 42-12 defeat in Brisbane to the Broncos.

But the Warriors have a lot to celebrate regardless, having gone from wooden spoon candidates to one game away from the big dance.

The Silver Ferns’ post-World Cup hoodoo remains, after their 55-54 loss to England’s B team.

Despite a last-quarter fightback, the young England side proved too strong in both attack and defence in the first three.

Newstalk ZB Wellington sports reader Adam Cooper joined Tim Dower.

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Not the best of weekends for New Zealand sport. 
The Warriors bandwagon has come to a grinding halt, after the Kiwi side’s 42-12 defeat in Brisbane to the Broncos. 
But the Warriors have a lot to celebrate regardless, having gone from wooden spoon candidates to one game away from the big dance. 
The Silver Ferns’ post-World Cup hoodoo remains, after their 55-54 loss to England’s B team. 
Despite a last-quarter fightback, the young England side proved too strong in both attack and defence in the first three. 
Newstalk ZB Wellington sports reader Adam Cooper joined Tim Dower. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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