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 121: Can the Warriors keep the dream alive?
Today on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess preview the Warriors' biggest game of the season as they prepare to face the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park on Sunday. The stakes couldn't be higher, with the winner advancing to a preliminary final against Penrith and the loser seei…
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Episode 120: Now or never at Eden Park
On the latest episode of The Big League Podcast, Nick Bewley and Michael Burgess pick the scab off the Warriors' bruising loss to the Dolphins and ask the tough questions. Was opting for five shots at goal a winning strategy or a costly mistake? Plus, exclusive reactions from Taine Tuaupiki and …
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Episode 119: Welcome to the 2026 Finals
On the latest episode of The Big League Podcast, Nick Bewley and Michael Burgess break down Andrew Webster's team for the Warriors' qualifying final against the Dolphins. Has Webster made the right call at fullback? What impact will Jackson Ford's return have on the side? The boys discuss it all …
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Episode 118: Premiership or bust
The Warriors are heading to the playoffs, and it's premiership or bust from here. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the Warriors' final regular season victory and look ahead to a blockbuster qualifying final clash with the Dolphins. What do the Warrio…
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Episode 117: Tuaupiki on rest, risk and rewards
The Warriors got the win over the Knights, but questions remain. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley debate Jett Cleary's first-grade debut, dissect the defensive lapses that nearly cost the Warriors against Newcastle, and look ahead to Saturday's final regular season …
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Episode 116: Top of the table, Knights test awaits
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley discuss the growing belief among Warriors fans as the club sits atop the NRL ladder with just two rounds remaining in the regular season. The boys break down the win over the Rabbitohs, assess the impact of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's…
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Episode 115 - Halves Crisis Hits Again
The Warriors are flying, but a fresh halves crisis has thrown a spanner in the works. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley break down the Warriors' commanding win over the Broncos, assess the impact of losing Luke Metcalf, and debate the best way forward. Former Warrio…
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Episode 114 - Inside the Warriors' Biggest Win + Kurt Capewell
The Warriors have stunned the Panthers and sent another warning shot to the rest of the NRL. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley ask the question every Warriors fan is thinking: Could this be our year? The boys unpack a statement victory in Penrith, discuss what it mea…
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Episode 113 - The Ultimate Test: What would beating Penrith mean?
It's the biggest test of the year. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley preview the blockbuster showdown between the Warriors and Panthers at Go Media Stadium on Friday. From the crucial battles across the park, to the form and confidence of both sides, the boys cover …
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Episode 112 - Warriors Wobble: Time for Change?
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess unpack the Warriors’ disappointing defeat to the Bulldogs. With missed tackles, handling errors, and a lacklustre kicking game leaving Andrew Webster scratching his head – where did it all go wrong?…
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