The Warriors' 2026 season was a memorable one for the Kiwi side, even if it didn't end on a high note.

The side started off strong, but two back-to-back defeats on home soil saw them knocked out of the competition last week.

Former Warriors prop Mark Tookey joined Piney to recap the season.

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The Warriors' 2026 season was a memorable one for the Kiwi side, even if it didn't end on a high note.
The side started off strong, but two back-to-back defeats on home soil saw them knocked out of the competition last week.
Former Warriors prop Mark Tookey joined Piney to recap the season.
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Mark Tookey: former Warriors prop looks back on the team's season

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Coach Whitney Hansen is proud of her Black Ferns despite a last-gasp 26-19 loss to England in their WXV contest at Twickenham.

The world champion Red Roses snatched the win with an intercept try after the hooter, as New Zealand chose not to settle for a draw and gunned for victory.

Hansen joined Piney to discuss the 'disappointing' loss, but acknowledged that the team worked hard. 

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Coach Whitney Hansen is proud of her Black Ferns despite a last-gasp 26-19 loss to England in their WXV contest at Twickenham.
The world champion Red Roses snatched the win with an intercept try after the hooter, as New Zealand chose not to settle for a draw and gunned for victory.
Hansen joined Piney to discuss the 'disappointing' loss, but acknowledged that the team worked hard.&nbsp;
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Whitney Hansen: Black Ferns head coach on the team's 26-19 loss to England in Twickenham

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Former Wellington Phoenix defender Scott Wootton has announced his retirement from football.

He's been playing for over 16 years, having spent time with Liverpool and Manchester United - before making the jump to the Wellington Phoenix and later, Perth Glory.

He's now taking on a coaching role with Perth Glory - and he joined Piney to discuss.

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Former Wellington Phoenix defender Scott Wootton has announced his retirement from football.
He's been playing for over 16 years, having spent time with Liverpool and Manchester United - before making the jump to the Wellington Phoenix and later, Perth Glory.
He's now taking on a coaching role with Perth Glory - and he joined Piney to discuss.
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Scott Wootton: former Wellington Phoenix player on his retirement from football

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Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.

He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.

He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field. 

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Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.
He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.
He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field.&nbsp;
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Scott Barrett: All Blacks lock on his return to the rugby field after surgery

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Mark Tookey: former Warriors prop looks back on the team's season

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