This week, the guys unpack Shaun Johnson's final NRL outing - and his last-gasp win over the Sharks last Saturda.

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This week, the guys unpack Shaun Johnson's final NRL outing - and his last-gasp win over the Sharks last Saturda.
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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.

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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 59: Unpacking Johnson's final outing

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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?
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Episode 100: Warriors celebrate fourth straight victory

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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, debate the key selection calls, and reveal who’s leading the charge in the round‑by‑round tipping.

With momentum building, focus quickly shifts to what’s next - a crucial showdown with Parramatta in Sydney this Saturday night, kick‑off 7.30pm NZT.

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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, debate the key selection calls, and reveal who’s leading the charge in the round‑by‑round tipping.
With momentum building, focus quickly shifts to what’s next - a crucial showdown with Parramatta in Sydney this Saturday night, kick‑off 7.30pm NZT.
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Episode 99: Warriors beat out Dolphins in Wellington

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Episode 59: Unpacking Johnson's final outing

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