This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ gritty but far-from-convincing 20-12 victory over the Dragons.

The boys debate whether sitting atop the NRL ladder earns teams a little extra favour from the referees, and hear from rising Warriors star Tanner Stowers-Smith after his side’s round 20 triumph.

Plus, what the performance tells us about the Warriors' premiership credentials as the finals race heats up.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald league writer Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley are joined by Warriors winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira to unpack the highs and lows from the club's emphatic 32-6 victory over the Wests Tigers.

AKP gives his insight into the performance, the team's growing confidence, and what's driving the Warriors as they enter the business end of the season.

The boys also cast an eye forward to a crucial showdown with the Dragons at Go Media Stadium, discussing what's at stake and where the match could be won and lost.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) are joined by Warriors NRLW coach Ronald Griffiths after his side's winning start to the season against the Bulldogs.

Griffiths reflects on the performance, the growth of the women's game, and the unique challenge of balancing NRLW commitments with full-time jobs.

Plus, the boys preview the Warriors' Friday night showdown with the West Tigers and discuss what the Wahs need to do to get their season back on track. 

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) are joined by former Warriors and Kiwis head coach Brian “Bluey” McClennan to break down the Warriors’ heartbreaking two-point loss to the Dolphins.

And the team unpacks another growing injury toll and tackles a big question — why have the Wahs never managed to land a truly world-class centre?

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) break down the Warriors’ commanding 38–20 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in front of a sold-out One NZ Stadium

The boys dig into what clicked in the performance, and ask the big question: does Christchurch genuinely want an NRL franchise?

Plus, Nick goes one-on-one with four-try hero Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and in-form lock Erin Clark straight after the win.

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his week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (Newstalk ZB) and Ben Francis (NZ Herald) get stuck into one of the biggest talking points from the weekend — the contentious refereeing decisions that played a major role in the Warriors’ loss to the Cronulla Sharks.

The boys break down the key moments, ask the tough questions around consistency and standards, and debate whether the Warriors were hard done by.

Plus, Nathan goes one-on-one with Warriors prop Tanner Stowers-Smith, who’s been in red-hot form throughout the 2026 season. He opens up on what’s driving his performances, his development in the NRL, and how the squad is responding after a frustrating result.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) run the rule over the Warriors’ season so far, handing out their mid-season report card with the side sitting second after 14 rounds.

Who’s been flying, who’s under pressure, and who’s still got more to give?

The boys also look ahead to this weekend’s clash with the Sharks — can the Wahs turn the tables and avenge that Round 5 defeat?

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm from Newstalk ZB and Cameron McMillan from the NZ Herald. break down the Warriors’ heart-stopping loss to the Penrith Panthers.

Warriors lock Erin Clark joins us fresh from the sheds to run through what clicked, what didn’t, and where it all slipped away.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley break down the Warriors’ messy win over the Dragons, look ahead to a blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown with the Panthers this Sunday, and unpack some breaking ANZAC Day news for 2027.

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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’ emphatic 42–12 win over the Broncos at Magic Round.

Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin joins the show with the latest on  Tanah Boyd’s injury, while the guys also tackle the big question — could Luke Metcalf backflip on his deal with the Dragons?

Plus, Jason Pine jumps on to share his take on the Magic Round fan experience, and there’s plenty of reaction to the State of Origin squad selections.

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