The Big League Podcast
The Big League Podcast
Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines. A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and …Social links:
Episode 102: Warriors Run Riot in Brisbane
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ emphatic 42–12 win over the Broncos at Magic Round. Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin joins the show with the latest on Tanah Boyd’s injury, while the guys also tackle …
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Episode 101: Breaking down the Luke Metcalf situation
This week on The Big League Podcast, there’s drama, selection headaches, and some big questions ahead for the Warriors. The NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley break down the Luke Metcalf situation and what it really means for the club’s season. They also dive into the team li…
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Episode 100: Warriors celebrate fourth straight victory
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors’ dominant 36-10 demolition of the Parramatta Eels - a win that’s fired the club to four straight victories. The lads spotlight Charnze Nicoll‑Klokstad, should he be in the star…
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Episode 99: Warriors beat out Dolphins in Wellington
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down another gritty Warriors outing, as they grind out a scrappy win over the Dolphins in Wellington. The boys dive into Andrew Webster’s intriguing team list for the clash with the Eels, debat…
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Episode 98: Dissecting the Warriors' hard-earned win over the Titans
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect another gritty Warriors performance, as they grind out a hard‑earned win over the Gold Coast Titans. We head straight into the changing sheds after full-time to hear from try‑scorer Alofiana …
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Episode 97: Warriors finally break the streak against the Melbourne Storm
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ statement win over the Melbourne Storm. Has it put their season back on track? And is Chanel Harris-Tavita the long-term answer in the No.6 jersey? The boys also look ahead to t…
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Episode 96: What's gone wrong for the Warriors?
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ second straight defeat, going down 36–22 to the Cronulla Sharks. So what’s gone wrong for the side that burst out of the blocks to start the season? We unpack the key issues,…
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Episode 95: Dissecting the Warriors' first loss of the season
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers.What went wrong, and was Luke Metcalf rushed back too soon? Plus, we catch up with Wakefield Trinity‑bound Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck as he look…
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Episode 94: The warriors sit atop the table three rounds in
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Three win over the Newcastle Knights.Former Warrior and Sky Sport commentator Willie Poching joins the show to assess the club’s red‑hot start — and asks the bi…
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Episode 93: Warriors win back to back to start 2026
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Two victory over the Canberra Raiders, cruising to a 40–6 win. The boys also sit down with Warriors middle forward Erin Clark and catch up with a Kiwi pitch in…
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