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 Raiders. 

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<p>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 &amp; Chanel Harris Tavita and we also look ahead to this Friday's clash with the Canberra Raiders.&nbsp;</p>
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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.

<p>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. <br><br>This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.<br><br>A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.</p>
<p>The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.</p>

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 92: Warriors start strong in Round 1 of the NRL

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers.What went wrong, and was Luke Metcalf rushed back too soon? 

Plus, we catch up with Wakefield Trinity‑bound Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his career.

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<p>This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers.What went wrong, and was Luke Metcalf rushed back too soon?&nbsp;</p>
<p>Plus, we catch up with Wakefield Trinity‑bound Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his career.</p>
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Episode 95: Dissecting the Warriors' first loss of the season

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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’ dominant Round Three win over the Newcastle Knights.Former Warrior and Sky Sport commentator Willie Poching joins the show to assess the club’s red‑hot start — and asks the big question: are the Warriors genuine title contenders?LISTEN ABOVE 

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Episode 94: The warriors sit atop the table three rounds in

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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’ dominant Round Two victory over the Canberra Raiders, cruising to a 40–6 win.

The boys also sit down with Warriors middle forward Erin Clark and catch up with a Kiwi pitch invader who was front and centre at Alex Johnston’s historic try‑scoring record match.

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<p>This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Two victory over the Canberra Raiders, cruising to a 40–6 win.</p>
<p>The boys also sit down with Warriors middle forward Erin Clark and catch up with a Kiwi pitch invader who was front and centre at Alex Johnston’s historic try‑scoring record match.</p>
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Episode 93: Warriors win back to back to start 2026

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

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