The Warriors have suffered their third defeat in a row, falling 14-8 to the Newcastle Knights.

The men’s and women’s New Zealand sevens-teams have completed back-to-back victories to finish the world series regular season. The series-leading women defeated Australia 31-21 to win the Singapore leg, while the men pipped Ireland 17-14 to move into third in the standings. Both sides advance to a finale in Madrid.

And, the Wellington Phoenix now know who they will face in their A-League semi final.

ZB Sports Andrew Alderson tells Mike Hosking the latest in sport.

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The Warriors have suffered their third defeat in a row, falling 14-8 to the Newcastle Knights. 
The men’s and women’s New Zealand sevens-teams have completed back-to-back victories to finish the world series regular season. The series-leading women defeated Australia 31-21 to win the Singapore leg, while the men pipped Ireland 17-14 to move into third in the standings. Both sides advance to a finale in Madrid. 
And, the Wellington Phoenix now know who they will face in their A-League semi final. 
ZB Sports Andrew Alderson tells Mike Hosking the latest in sport. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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Andrew Alderson: Warriors suffer third straight defeat, NZ sevens teams back-to-back victories, Wellington Phoenix to face Melbourne Victory in A-League semi final