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.

Also joined by Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis out of Las Vegas ahead of round One of the competition that gets underway this weekend in sin city. 

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.
Also joined by Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis out of Las Vegas ahead of round One of the competition that gets underway this weekend in sin city.&nbsp;

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

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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 on the latest episode. 

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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.&nbsp;
Has Webster made the right call at fullback? What impact will Jackson Ford's return have on the side? The boys discuss it all on the latest episode.&nbsp;
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Episode 119: Welcome to the 2026 Finals

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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 Warriors need to do to keep their premiership dream alive and move one step closer to the club's first-ever title?

Warriors playmaker Te Maire Martin also joins the podcast to discuss the team's defensive issues, how they're addressing them ahead of finals football, and the mindset within the squad as they prepare for the biggest match of the season.

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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 Warriors need to do to keep their premiership dream alive and move one step closer to the club's first-ever title?
Warriors playmaker Te Maire Martin also joins the podcast to discuss the team's defensive issues, how they're addressing them ahead of finals football, and the mindset within the squad as they prepare for the biggest match of the season.
LISTEN ABOVE

Episode 118: Premiership or bust

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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 clash with Manly.

Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki also joins the podcast to discuss whether the club should consider resting key players before the playoffs and how the side is shaping up for a premiership push.

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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 clash with Manly.
Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki also joins the podcast to discuss whether the club should consider resting key players before the playoffs and how the side is shaping up for a premiership push.
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Episode 117: Tuaupiki on rest, risk and rewards

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

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