Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Ken Maumalo Signed, Sealed
Weeks after David Fusitu'a was snapped up on a long-term deal, Ken Maumalo has signed on to stay at Aotearoa Warriors until 2022.
Diary of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Paying Tribute To Lord Simon Mannering
The last round of NRL regular season footy features a mind-boggling amount of scenarios for Aotearoa Warriors, shiver me timbers it's Simon Mannering's 300th game as well.
The Lure of the All Blacks In 2018
The lure of the All Blacks is strong. We know that, it's that lure of being an All Black that allows Aotearoa to keep it's best rugby talent in Aotearoa for long enough to maintain their exceptional standards.
#KiwiNRL Encyclopedia: Round Rua Tekau Ma Rima
Kodi Nikorima and Te Maire Martin are in a low key battle against each other and Benji Marshall for a Kiwis halves spot, Ofahiki Ogden’s up against a ruthless Sharks forward pack and Esan Marsters will line up against Greg Inglis.
#KiwiNRL Round 24 Notebook
Aotearoa Kiwis coach Michael Maguire may be sniffing around various NRL head coaching jobs, he's still got a major focus on Kiwis rugby league and injuries to top-tier Kiwis Joseph Tapine and Dean Whare will be testing that focus over the coming weeks. I'll also touch on a rampant Bulldogs #KiwiNRL crew as well as Leeson Ah Mau's low key steadiness as the Dragons lose the plot.
Exploring Tonga's Rugby League Depth
After stumbling to make any progress, it appears as though we will be treated to more Tongan rugby league after the NRL season.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Sussing Out The Troops ... Again
As Aotearoa Warriors defeated Penrith Panthers, sealing their first NRL Finals appearance since 2011 when the made the Grand Final, more confusion about team selection and combinations appeared.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Good Finals Prep
However you want to slice this pie, Aotearoa Warriors win over Penrith Panthers was a fairly breezy 80 minutes of footy for the Mt Smart grim reapers.
Diary of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: You All Good Mason?
Aotearoa Warriors plan of flying under the radar is live and in full effect as they host Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart on Friday night, sans Blake Green.
#KiwiNRL Encyclopedia: Round Rua Tekau Ma Wha
All #KiwiNRL eyes will be on Jordan Kahu vs Joseph Manu, along with Alex Glenn vs Isaac Liu. Dragons and Bulldogs will carry two very different #KiwiNRL bench utilities and Penrith Panthers have made #KiwiNRL changes.
The Fourth Niche Cache Maori All Stars
For the past three years, I've dropped a Niche Cache Maori All Stars team and now, with the NRL announcing a New Zealand Maori vs Australian Indigenous fixture to replace the All Stars game, we are back for the fourth annual Niche Cache Maori All Stars team
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Those Bottom-8 Teams Huh?
Losing to Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, while New Zealand Warriors are in preparation for Finals footy, wasn't part of the plan.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: LEVELS
As slick as Aotearoa Warriors have looked in their past two games, taking on Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs in Sydney could present a niggly challenge for the Warriors.
#KiwiNRL Encyclopedia: Round Rua Tekau Ma Toru
Mawene Hiroti has been named to make his debut for South Sydney Rabbitohs, finally giving the Bunnies some #KiwiNRL funk. There’s also a #KiwiNRL dummy half battle between two 2015 Junior Kiwis and Isaac Liu has low key moved to edge forward for Sydney Roosters.
#KiwiNRL Round 22 Notebook
As Sydney Roosters step into their post-Origin power, Joseph Manu has served up low key immense performances at right centre. This leads into a few thoughts on a possible 'Young Kiwis' team and that naturally leads into pondering Benji Marshall's Kiwis future ... again.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Re-signing David Fusitu'a and Other Contract Stuff
While there are a couple of low key players still unsigned for next season, Aotearoa Warriors have gone hundies on keeping David Fusitu'a at Mt Smart.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Purple Army Purple Swag
Back to back wins. How good does that feel? And not just any old wins either, two classy wins over St George Illawara Dragons and Newcastle Knights in which the Warriors scored points when they needed to, while flexin' with their defence.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Todd Payten Joins the Coaching Staff
Aotearoa Warriors have signed Todd Payten as an assistant coach to Stephen Kearney for three years in a move that bolsters a staff roster that is already full to the brim with experience and talent.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Stopping The Bro Kalyn Ponga
After last week's high of an almighty win against St George Illawara Dragons in Australia, the Warriors are back in Auckland to face Newcastle Knights.
#KiwiNRL Encyclopedia: Round Rua Tekau Ma Rua
Wayne Bennett is hating on Jordan Kahu, Marata Niukore is holding it down for #KiwiNRL in Parramatta and Canberra Raiders are building a #KiwiNRL crew to rival the best.