Warriors

Seven years of waiting for NRL finals action is almost over for the Warriors after they shunted aside Newcastle 20-4 in Auckland.

David Fusitu'a will become a 10-season Warrior after signing a long-term deal with the NRL club.

The Warriors have spent the season breaking new ground across the Tasman and must now just get the job done at home to end their seven-year NRL finals hiatus.

The Warriors have inched to within sight of NRL top-eight safety after they held out a second-half comeback to beat St George Illawarra 18-12 at WIN Stadium.

Gerard Beale believes Warriors coach Stephen Kearney hit the bullseye when he called his players soft following their latest heavy NRL loss.

Adam Blair concedes he's playing too close to the edge and has vowed to shed a dirty player tag by toning down his tackle technique.

A 22-strong squad Kiwi Ferns has been unveiled today to represent the Warriors in the inaugural NRL women's premiership next month.

Experienced forwards Adam Blair, Issac Luke and Tohu Harris have returned to boost the Warriors for Saturday's NRL game against St George Illawarra in Wollongong.

The New Zealand Warriors have missed a chance to nail down an NRL finals spot as Gold Coast ran away 36-12 winners at home.

The New Zealand Warriors' charge to a breakthrough NRL finals appearance has hit a snag with senior pair Issac Luke and Tohu Harris to remain on the sidelines.

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has joined the chorus of voices criticising referees, believing they are being "poorly led" by NRL officials.

Melbourne Storm have clambered to the top of the NRL standings after another arm-wrestle win, holding out the Warriors 12-6 in Auckland.

It will border on a travesty if the Warriors don't challenge for an NRL premiership in Simon Mannering's final season of rugby league.

Warriors stalwart Simon Mannering will end his 14-year career with the NRL club at the end of this season.

Wing Ken Maumalo return from injury and prop James Gavet will end a long wait for his 50th NRL appearance when the Warriors' host the Melbourne Storm at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.

For the first time in five years the New Zealand Warriors have defeated Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, keeping their top four hopes alive with a 26-6 NRL victory on Sunday.

Gerard Beale starts on the left wing while Joe Vuna and Anthony Gelling have been brought onto the bench in three changes for the Warriors' clash against the Brisbane Broncos on Sunday.

The Warriors have beaten out St George Illawarra to confirm the signing of Dragons prop Leeson Ah Mau on a three-year deal from the start of next season.

The Warriors have missed a chance to return to the top four in the NRL, hammered 36-4 by a Penrith side well down on firepower in Sydney on Friday night.