Episode 92: Warriors start strong in Round 1 of the NRL

This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess recap the warriors first round win against the Rooster 42-18, Also, joined by the halves combo of Tanah Boyd & Chanel Harris Tavita and we also look ahead to this Friday's clash with the Canberra Rai…

Episode 91: Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors - how will the team handle?

This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Chris Reive break down the big news of Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave the Warriors at the end of the 2026 season. They also review the two NRL fixtures out of Las Vegas and, most importantly, preview the Warriors…

Episode 90: The Warriors' preseason confuses fans with mixed bag of performances

The Big League Podcast boys are back for the 2026 season. NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Alex Powell talk, The Warriors’ 2026 preseason that is in the books — and it’s been a mixed bag that’s left fans equal parts curious and concerned with a 33-18 loss to Manly then a 38-34 loss to the Dolphins. Al…

Episode 89: Leka Halasima's first NZ interview + Warriors 2025 season wrap and awards

This week on The Big League Podcast - Fan favourite Leka Halasima gives his first interview in New Zealand, wraps the Warriors' NRL finals exit, that iconic match-winning try against the Knights and how he's dealing with his newfound fame. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess …

Episode 88: Hooker Sam Healey on Panthers finals fixture + Warriors scheduling clash with All Blacks

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey opens up on the daunting challenge of do-or-die finals footy against the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart, debriefs the loss to Manly and how he's found his first season in Auckland. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive …

Episode 87: Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped + was it a knock -on versus the Eels??

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped by Andrew Webster just a few weeks ago and how he's turned his game around ahead of the NRL playoffs. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess will react to that alleged knock-on, look a…

Episode 86: Rocco Berry on mental toll of injuries + overcoming Titans hoodoo

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Rocco Berry talks through overcoming their hoodoo against the Gold Coast Titans and the mental toll of repeated injuries. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess discuss how much we can take from a win over the potential woode…

Episode 85: Adam Pompey on Taine Tuaupiki baby drama + takeaways from gritty Dragons win

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Adam Pompey touts Taine Tuaupiki's commitment in playing the Dragons despite having a baby that morning. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse an ugly but gritty victory, evaluate why the Warriors' spot in the top fo…

Episode 84: Former Warrior/Kiwi questions bizarre refereeing decisions + Andrew Webster selection controversy

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Warriors and Kiwis player Motu Tony questions Adam Gee's officiating, gives verdict on the side's top four hopes and reveals the key player who needs to perform if they're to turn things around against the Dragons. NZ Herald's Michael Burgess has some e…

Episode 83: "I let the boys down" Taine Tuaupiki on Dolphins heartbreak + are the Warriors still a top four side?

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki reveals why he feels responsible for that final try in the loss to the Dolphins, gives insight into their turbulent team naming process and discusses his ever-growing relationship with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Newstalk ZB's Nat…