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!

“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.

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“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.

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

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

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