It was an unwelcome shock for Warriors fans when the news broke. 

In January, captain Tohu Harris informed the team that he would have to retire from NRL permanently due to injury concerns. 

He spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave about the decision in an exclusive interview, the first he’s had since the announcement.  

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It was an unwelcome shock for Warriors fans when the news broke.&nbsp;
In January, captain Tohu Harris informed the team that he would have to retire from NRL permanently due to injury concerns.&nbsp;
He spoke to D’Arcy Waldegrave about the decision in an exclusive interview, the first he’s had since the announcement. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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Tohu Harris: Former Warriors Captain talks retirement in exclusive interview

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The second cricket test match between the Black Caps and West Indies gets underway tomorrow. The first test ended in a draw, after the West Indies pushed the Black Caps really close to a record test run chance but ultimately decided to bat defensively for the draw. 

Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to reflect on the test match as well as discuss some potential debutants after several Black Caps were left injured during the first match.

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The second cricket test match between the Black Caps and West Indies gets underway tomorrow. The first test ended in a draw, after the West Indies pushed the Black Caps really close to a record test run chance but ultimately decided to bat defensively for the draw.&nbsp;
Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to reflect on the test match as well as discuss some potential debutants after several Black Caps were left injured during the first match.
LISTEN ABOVE

Jacob Duffy: Black Caps Fast Bowler reflects on test match against West Indies

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Earlier today the venues for the All Blacks home test matches in 2026 were announced. The All Blacks will open the year against France at the new One NZ Stadium, they'll then play Italy in Wellington and then two test matches at Eden Park against Ireland and Australia.

But have NZR missed the mark? Was the test match against Italy an opportunity to take test match rugby back out to the regions?

Tony Lewis was the CEO of Tasman rugby when they managed to secure an All Blacks test in Nelson in 2018 and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what bringing the test match to a smaller region meant to New Zealanders. 

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Earlier today the venues for the All Blacks home test matches in 2026 were announced. The All Blacks will open the year against France at the new One NZ Stadium, they'll then play Italy in Wellington and then two test matches at Eden Park against Ireland and Australia.
But have NZR missed the mark? Was the test match against Italy an opportunity to take test match rugby back out to the regions?
Tony Lewis was the CEO of Tasman rugby when they managed to secure an All Blacks test in Nelson in 2018 and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what bringing the test match to a smaller region meant to New Zealanders.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Tony Lewis: Former CEO of Tasman Rugby discusses announcement of All Blacks home test venues

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Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared.

The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league. 

The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand.

Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition. 

Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared.
The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league.&nbsp;
The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand.
Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition.&nbsp;

Don Mackinnon: NZ20 establishment committee chairman on the T20 open letter

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Tohu Harris: Former Warriors Captain talks retirement in exclusive interview

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