#KiwiNRL Round 20 Notebook
The emergence of Esan Marsters has blown the Aotearoa Kiwis battle for centre spots up and now Joseph Manu is chiming in, after a strong performance for Sydney Roosters in their big win over St George Illawara Dragons
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: The Late Season Stage Is Set
"A really big opportunity missed today" said Shaun Johnson after New Zealand Warriors loss to Gold Coast Titans. Coach Stephen Kearney said it was a wee bit soft and when you're desperately trying to stay in the top-8 after sitting in the NRL wilderness, those aren't great reflections on a late-season performance.
Diary of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Don't Worry, Blake Green is Playing
Last week it was Blake Green who was a late scratching from the Warriors team, this week Issac Luke and Tohu Harris have been omitted from the initial Warriors team to face Gold Coast Titans.
#KiwiNRL Encyclopedia: Round Rua Tekau
Jordan Pereira is back for his second NRL game on the wing for St George Illarawa Dragons, Joseph Tapine is back for Canberra Raiders and there are a few prospects lurking on extended benches for round 20.
#KiwiNRL Round 19 Notebook
The #KiwiNRL glory is only getting funkier and funkier as we get a steady supply of fresh faces and the established players are moving into high-pressure footy. Round 19 saw Jordan Pereira debut for St George Illawara Dragons and Jordan Rapana roll through another fantastic effort from the wing for Canberra Raiders, both of whom are from Wellington.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriros Fan: The Kata, Beale and Hiku Love Triangle
As we wait for injured troops to get back into selection equation for Aotearoa Warriors ahead of Finals footy, the only real conundrum for coach Stephen Kearney is what to do at centre. Or more to the point; what to do with Peta Hiku.
Diary of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: How Many Points Is Blake Green Worth?
Aotearoa Warriors did a fine job of making it hard for a full-strength Melbourne Storm team to win at Mt Smart, unfortunately the hosts also made it damn hard for themselves to win and were their own worst enemy.
#KiwiNRL Jamayne Isaako The Long-Term Brisbane Broncos Fullback
Having earned an Aotearoa Kiwis call up on the wing, Jamayne Isaako appears to be in line for a steady crack at the Brisbane Broncos fullback gig after sealing a long-term deal to stay in Brisbane.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Ummm, So, Maybe, Perhaps Some Melbourne Storm Revenge?
Remember the Anzac Day hiding Melbourne Storm served up to Aotearoa Warriors? I can almost guarantee that won't happen this Sunday at Mt Smart, like, surely not.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Farewell Lord Mannering
News of Simon Mannering's retirement from professional rugby league struck like a taiaha to the heart, although to go out on top, on his own terms and having played his role in the winds of change through Mt Smart, is the perfect scenario for Lord Mannering.
#KiwiNRL Encyclopedia: Round Tekau Ma Iwa
Wests Tigers have a full #KiwiNRL forward pack, but can they stop the Rabbitohs? Brad Abbey is back for Canberra Raiders, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is back for Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm’s Aucklanders return home.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Re-signings and Waiting
Despite apparent interest from Australian NRL clubs, Tevita Satae has re-signed with Aotearoa Warriors for three more years and we now wait to see whether Simon Mannering and Issac Luke want to keep riding the Warriors waka.
#KiwiNRL Round 18 Notebook
We haven't seen Jesse Bromwich play for Aotearoa for over a year, we've barely seen the older Bromwich bro play NRL footy for Melbourne Storm this season.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Warriors Spiritual Guidance
In recent weeks, I have settled into the position as Aotearoa Warriors spiritual guru and an impressive win over Brisbane Broncos, in Brisbane only reinforces the need for such a perspective.
What Is Cameron Smith's LeBron Move?
As LeBron James swung his sword of power and slid into Los Angeles Lakers folklore, Cameron Smith was kicking back during State of Origin, enjoying a couple days free time and playing games for Melbourne Storm during the Origin window for the first time in 15 years
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Crucial, But Not Must-Win Trip To Brisbane Broncos
The 2018 Aotearoa Warriors season has featured many weeks in which I approach the weekend's footy with great excitement, this week it's all nerves as the Warriors take on Brisbane Broncos.
#KiwiNRL Encyclopedia: Round Tekau Ma Waru
Caleb Aekins will make his NRL debut at fullback for Penrith Panthers and he joins fellow Northlanders James Fisher-Harris and Corey Harawira-Naera in the Panthers team to face Cronulla Sharks. Plus, Jesse Bromwich is back for Melbourne Storm and Jordan Rapana is back for Canberra Raiders.
#KiwiNRL Battle of Aotearoa: Tamaki Makurau vs Aotearoa
Sick of all the silly Australian State of Origin stuff? Never fear, the second annual #KiwiNRL Battle of Aotearoa is here to offer the ruthless territorial rugby league fix that kiwis are frothing for.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Signing Leeson Ah Mau and Building On Foundations
Leeson Ah Mau's return to Mt Smart and Aotearoa Warriors is now official, a three-year deal that will see Ah Mau leave St George Illawara Dragons after this season.
#KiwiNRL Round 17 Notebook
Unfortunately this week's notes start off the field, with Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu finding himself in a spot of legal bother. At the other end of the spectrum, Fainu's 2017 Junior Kiwis captain Jarome Luai was on fire for Penrith Panthers in their win over Aotearoa Warriors.