Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki joins Nick Bewley for an extensive chat.

The Taharoa product explains why he turned down other NRL offers after a phone call from Andrew Webster, how his rugby league dream nearly fizzled out in Queensland and his reaction after an unexpected appearance in Friday's win over the Titans.

Nick and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess try and make sense of a strange game on the GC and look ahead to the Warriors trip to the 'Tron to take on the Tigers.

Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki joins Nick Bewley for an extensive chat.
The Taharoa product explains why he turned down other NRL offers after a phone call from Andrew Webster, how his rugby league dream nearly fizzled out in Queensland and his reaction after an unexpected appearance in Friday's win over the Titans.
Nick and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess try and make sense of a strange game on the GC and look ahead to the Warriors trip to the 'Tron to take on the Tigers.

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 Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.

The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

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 Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.
The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

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 Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.  The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

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Episode 23: Taharoa Taine and a tense Titans win

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 the big question — could Luke Metcalf backflip on his deal with the Dragons?

Plus, Jason Pine jumps on to share his take on the Magic Round fan experience, and there’s plenty of reaction to the State of Origin squad selections.

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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 &nbsp;Tanah Boyd’s injury, while the guys also tackle the big question — could Luke Metcalf backflip on his deal with the Dragons?
Plus, Jason Pine jumps on to share his take on the Magic Round fan experience, and there’s plenty of reaction to the State of Origin squad selections.
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Episode 102: Warriors Run Riot in Brisbane

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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 list for Sunday’s showdown with the defending premiers, and take a hard look at the Brisbane Broncos – how has it all unravelled in 2026? 

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This week on The Big League Podcast, there’s drama, selection headaches, and some big questions ahead for the Warriors.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
They also dive into the team list for Sunday’s showdown with the defending premiers, and take a hard look at the Brisbane Broncos – how has it all unravelled in 2026?&nbsp;
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Episode 101: Breaking down the Luke Metcalf situation

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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 starting 13, before tackling one of the game’s hottest talking points: Papua New Guinea’s tax‑free contracts - smart recruitment edge or an unfair advantage?

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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.&nbsp;
The lads spotlight Charnze Nicoll‑Klokstad, should he be in the starting 13, before tackling one of the game’s hottest talking points: Papua New Guinea’s tax‑free contracts - smart recruitment edge or an unfair advantage?
LISTEN ABOVE

Episode 100: Warriors celebrate fourth straight victory

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Episode 23: Taharoa Taine and a tense Titans win

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