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Watene-Zelezniak hat-trick in vain as Warriors sunk by Sharks

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 4:21pm AEST

Shark Park had been a happy hunting ground for the Kiwi club the last three years, but not this time, as Andrew Webster’s side fell to a second straight defeat. Aaron Goile

Sharks hit back against the Warriors after DWZ’s flying finish

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 2:11pm AEST

The Warriors are hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they take on Cronulla in round five of the NRL. Stuff sports reporters

Live: Sharks out to continue revival in Warriors showdown

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 1:37pm AEST

After finding form last week, Cronulla will be out to make a statement against New Zealand in the first game of the NRL's Easter Sunday double. Follow live.

Watch: Former Kiwis hardman scores third-round TKO in boxing bout

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 12:58pm AEST

Former Kiwis enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has claimed another victory after quitting the NRL to pursue a fulltime boxing career. Stuff sports reporters

Walsh facing up to six weeks on sidelines with fractured cheekbone

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 11:21am AEST

The Brisbane Broncos are dealt a massive blow in their NRL premiership defence, with Reece Walsh set for a lengthy stint away from the game.

Ex-Warriors star posts videos from hospital after suspected facial fracture

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 8:54am AEST

The Broncos were also left sweating on the fitness of Adam Reynolds, Ben Hunt and Ezra Mam after a costly 26-12 win over the Titans. Zachary Gates

‘Correct the wrongs’: Andrew Webster keeps the faith for Warriors team to face Sharks

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 2:00am AEST

The Warriors are hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they take on Cronulla in round five of the NRL. Stuff sports reporters

Live: Desperate Dragons fighting for first win of NRL season

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at 4:18pm AEST

St George Illawarra are the only team in the NRL yet to win a game this season as they prepare to host the resurgent North Queensland Cowboys. Follow live.

Flanagan apologises to fans following Dragons horror show

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at 4:18pm AEST

Embattled St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has apologised to the club's fans following their disastrous loss to North Queensland. 

Why Stuart isn't alarmed by Raiders' poor start to NRL season

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at 11:05am AEST

The Raiders have triumphed in only one of their opening four matches, but coach Ricky Stuart says the club has been in "worse positions than this".