Warriors fans, sit back and let Ben Francis' passion for his team wash over you. After the 66 to 6 loss to the Titans (the Titans!), he's been waiting to fire off, and he doesn't disappoint. In stereo. Enjoy! We'll hear what coach Andrew Webster had to say after the game, while Kiwis legend Benji Marshall was overjoyed at the Tigers' big win over the Raiders. Canberra coach, Ricky Stuart, not so happy. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

Warriors fans, sit back and let Ben Francis' passion for his team wash over you. After the 66 to 6 loss to the Titans (the Titans!), he's been waiting to fire off, and he doesn't disappoint. In stereo. Enjoy! We'll hear what coach Andrew Webster had to say after the game, while Kiwis legend Benji Marshall was overjoyed at the Tigers' big win over the Raiders. Canberra coach, Ricky Stuart, not so happy. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

The one where Ben Francis comes off the back fence like Ruben Wiki. Round 16.

For twenty minutes the Warriors looked awesome. They led the Storm 14-nil, the big crowd at Mt Smart was in fine voice, and they had all the ball. And then the Storm got their hands on the pill, and they did what the Storm have done for 16 matches in a row against the boys from New Zealand: just grind out a win. We'll hear what coach Andrew Webster thought of the performance. Also: Des Hasler and Ricky Stuart unhappy with their team's efforts. A masterclass in crankiness. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

For twenty minutes the Warriors looked awesome. They led the Storm 14-nil, the big crowd at Mt Smart was in fine voice, and they had all the ball. And then the Storm got their hands on the pill, and they did what the Storm have done for 16 matches in a row against the boys from New Zealand: just grind out a win. We'll hear what coach Andrew Webster thought of the performance. Also: Des Hasler and Ricky Stuart unhappy with their team's efforts. A masterclass in crankiness. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

The Venn diagram of pain. Round 15.

Warriors 42, Cowboys 12. Never in doubt this one. Coach Andrew Webster and skipper Tohu Harris were very relaxed, and happy at the post-game media conference. And for good reason. A big win and more troops returning in the next few weeks. Good times for Warriors fans. Not so good for Tigers coach Benji Marshall. And why was Craig Bellamy unhappy with the Storm's win over the Knights? We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

Warriors 42, Cowboys 12. Never in doubt this one. Coach Andrew Webster and skipper Tohu Harris were very relaxed, and happy at the post-game media conference. And for good reason. A big win and more troops returning in the next few weeks. Good times for Warriors fans. Not so good for Tigers coach Benji Marshall. And why was Craig Bellamy unhappy with the Storm's win over the Knights? We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

Warriors have an abundance of riches. Round 14.

The Warriors had a bye, so we take the opportunity at the season's halfway mark for our report card of the Warriors in 2024, so far. The Cowboys are next, giddy-up! Craig's Raiders had a golden point win over the Dolphins. Kiwis legend Jordan Rapana got the Green Machine over the line, but Wayne Bennett was salty at the referee. We also hear from Warriors CEO, Cameron George, on the battle between rugby league and rugby union for the hearts and minds of New Zealand's players and fans. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

The Warriors had a bye, so we take the opportunity at the season's halfway mark for our report card of the Warriors in 2024, so far. The Cowboys are next, giddy-up! Craig's Raiders had a golden point win over the Dolphins. Kiwis legend Jordan Rapana got the Green Machine over the line, but Wayne Bennett was salty at the referee. We also hear from Warriors CEO, Cameron George, on the battle between rugby league and rugby union for the hearts and minds of New Zealand's players and fans. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can impress your friends and whānau with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

The University of Rugby League semester break. Round 13.

A few weeks ago, it was all doom and gloom for the Warriors. Now, they head into the bye looking good, and with a host of players set to return. Mt Smart was jumping, including Nik, Ben and Craig. Lots to get through this week. Warriors 24, Dolphins 20; Andrew Webster happy, Wayne Bennett not so much; Addin Fonua-Blake under a cloud; Origin teams named and who's going to make the finals? We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

A few weeks ago, it was all doom and gloom for the Warriors. Now, they head into the bye looking good, and with a host of players set to return. Mt Smart was jumping, including Nik, Ben and Craig. Lots to get through this week. Warriors 24, Dolphins 20; Andrew Webster happy, Wayne Bennett not so much; Addin Fonua-Blake under a cloud; Origin teams named and who's going to make the finals? We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work with your Warriors knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

Belief. Warriors looking good. Round 12.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary bristled at a suggestion that his side lost to a "reserve grade team", but well, it almost was. Missing several stars, the Warriors beat the defending champs, 22 points to 20. How exciting for Nic and Ben, who have a spring in their step this week. Craig was happy as well with the Raiders win, and the nice tribute paid to Kiwis great, Quentin Pongia after the win over the Bulldogs. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work with your knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary bristled at a suggestion that his side lost to a "reserve grade team", but well, it almost was. Missing several stars, the Warriors beat the defending champs, 22 points to 20. How exciting for Nic and Ben, who have a spring in their step this week. Craig was happy as well with the Raiders win, and the nice tribute paid to Kiwis great, Quentin Pongia after the win over the Bulldogs. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work with your knowledge after listening to the NRL Reax!

Warriors beat Panthers with "a reserve grade team". Round 11.

British rockers, Status Quo, sum up the Warriors current problems best: "Down down deeper and down...". Roosters 38, New Zealand's finest, 18. No way to sugar coat this, the Warriors are in a hole. Ben and Nik do their best to find a way forward, but with injuries mounting, and the Panthers up next, it's looking grim. This is serious folks! Craig sat back, smiling, with the Raiders having a bye.  We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work, with the NRL Reax!

British rockers, Status Quo, sum up the Warriors current problems best: "Down down deeper and down...". Roosters 38, New Zealand's finest, 18. No way to sugar coat this, the Warriors are in a hole. Ben and Nik do their best to find a way forward, but with injuries mounting, and the Panthers up next, it's looking grim. This is serious folks! Craig sat back, smiling, with the Raiders having a bye.  We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work, with the NRL Reax!

A juggernaut coming at us. Warriors in trouble. Round 10.

It's 4 o'clock on a chilly Monday morning, and the comfy studios of The Sound in Auckland resonates with disappointed Warriors fans, Nik and Ben. Another loss. Knights 14 Warriors 8. 14th on the ladder, and now they play the high flying Roosters. Craig was pretty chirpy after the Raiders comeback victory over the Sea Eagles, and he reckons the Warriors will beat the Chooks. We also hear from every NRL captain at their press conferences, which is very, very rare. Usually, they just sit next to the coach and nod. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work, with the NRL Reax!

It's 4 o'clock on a chilly Monday morning, and the comfy studios of The Sound in Auckland resonates with disappointed Warriors fans, Nik and Ben. Another loss. Knights 14 Warriors 8. 14th on the ladder, and now they play the high flying Roosters. Craig was pretty chirpy after the Raiders comeback victory over the Sea Eagles, and he reckons the Warriors will beat the Chooks. We also hear from every NRL captain at their press conferences, which is very, very rare. Usually, they just sit next to the coach and nod. We're out at the start of the week before sunrise, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends at work, with the NRL Reax!

Don't panic! It's only the Roosters. Round 9.

Warriors coach Andrew Webster hasn't hit the panic button yet. He's given his players a few days off after their loss to the Titans. They play the Knights on Sunday, so they have plenty of times to lick their wounds. Nik and Ben pick apart the defeat, and sound a little gloomy about their prospects this week. Craig's Raiders got pumped by the Sharks, and he's also unhappy about the NRL trading on the ANZAC legend. We're out every week before sunrise on Mondays, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends, from the NRL Reax!

Warriors coach Andrew Webster hasn't hit the panic button yet. He's given his players a few days off after their loss to the Titans. They play the Knights on Sunday, so they have plenty of times to lick their wounds. Nik and Ben pick apart the defeat, and sound a little gloomy about their prospects this week. Craig's Raiders got pumped by the Sharks, and he's also unhappy about the NRL trading on the ANZAC legend. We're out every week before sunrise on Mondays, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends, from the NRL Reax!

ANZAC weekend disappointments. Round 8.

The Warriors led the way against the Dragons in all the statistics except the one that mattered: the scoreboard. St George Illawarra won 30-12. Maybe the Warriors' players had been reading the press, because everyone had jumped on the bandwagon. There's a big test coming up against the Titans, who are getting closer to an elusive win. Ben is pessimistic, Nik has the hope of an Emily Dickenson poem, and Craig does his best to steer the conversation away from the Raiders. We're out before sunrise on Mondays, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends, from the NRL Reax!

The Warriors led the way against the Dragons in all the statistics except the one that mattered: the scoreboard. St George Illawarra won 30-12. Maybe the Warriors' players had been reading the press, because everyone had jumped on the bandwagon. There's a big test coming up against the Titans, who are getting closer to an elusive win. Ben is pessimistic, Nik has the hope of an Emily Dickenson poem, and Craig does his best to steer the conversation away from the Raiders. We're out before sunrise on Mondays, so you can get it first, and impress your footy-loving friends, from the NRL Reax!

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul. Round 7.

“Two Kiwis and an Aussie walk into a radio studio…”.  Nik Brown, Ben Francis and Craig Norenbergs wrap up the latest round of the NRL and the Warriors fortunes in a short, sharp, fan-centric discussion. Ben is the voice of youthful hope, while Nik and Craig can remember when balls were leather, players had day jobs and connecting socially meant going to the pub. Three blokes who love the game, the Warriors and the Raiders.

“Two Kiwis and an Aussie walk into a radio studio…”.  Nik Brown, Ben Francis and Craig Norenbergs wrap up the latest round of the NRL and the Warriors fortunes in a short, sharp, fan-centric discussion. Ben is the voice of youthful hope, while Nik and Craig can remember when balls were leather, players had day jobs and connecting socially meant going to the pub. Three blokes who love the game, the Warriors and the Raiders.

The NRL Reax podcast

“A Kiwi and an Aussie walk into a radio studio…”.  Nik Brown and Craig Norenbergs wrap up the latest round of the NRL in a short, sharp, fan-centric discussion. They can remember when balls were leather, players had day jobs and connecting socially meant going to the pub. Two blokes who love the game, the Warriors and the Raiders, with input from expert guests who provide the balance they clearly lack.

“A Kiwi and an Aussie walk into a radio studio…”.  Nik Brown and Craig Norenbergs wrap up the latest round of the NRL in a short, sharp, fan-centric discussion. They can remember when balls were leather, players had day jobs and connecting socially meant going to the pub. Two blokes who love the game, the Warriors and the Raiders, with input from expert guests who provide the balance they clearly lack.

The NRL Reax podcast

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