Shaun Johnson joins The Big League Podcast to discuss whether he's open to a contract extension and why he's hungrier than ever coming off the back of what he's described as his best ever season.

Johnson reveals how golf has been instrumental to his longevity and how age and experience has changed his abilities on the field.

Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess highlight the key takeaways from preseason matches against the Tigers and Dolphins.

They also speculate on the Addin Fonua-Blake contracting drama and why the NRL is visiting Las Vegas.

Shaun Johnson joins The Big League Podcast to discuss whether he's open to a contract extension and why he's hungrier than ever coming off the back of what he's described as his best ever season.
Johnson reveals how golf has been instrumental to his longevity and how age and experience has changed his abilities on the field.
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess highlight the key takeaways from preseason matches against the Tigers and Dolphins.
They also speculate on the Addin Fonua-Blake contracting drama and why the NRL is visiting Las Vegas.

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 32: Shaun Johnson open to contract extension and why he's hungrier than ever

This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley break down the Warriors’ messy win over the Dragons, look ahead to a blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown with the Panthers this Sunday, and unpack some breaking ANZAC Day news for 2027.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley break down the Warriors’ messy win over the Dragons, look ahead to a blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown with the Panthers this Sunday, and unpack some breaking ANZAC Day news for 2027.
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Episode 103: Surviving the Dragons… Now It Gets Serious

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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  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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Episode 32: Shaun Johnson open to contract extension and why he's hungrier than ever

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