The Warriors have contacted the NRL to seek answers over several contentious calls in Sunday’s semi-final loss to Newcastle. Christian Nicolussi

ANALYSIS: Andrew Webster called out the officiating after the agonising loss to the Knights. After examining the footage, he had a point. Steve Kilgallon

The NRL is threatening to ban spectators who threw projectiles at referee Ashley Klein, with the league's integrity unit investigating the aftermath of Sunday's semifinal in Auckland.

The star centre’s 50th NRL match didn’t end the way he wanted, but his individual performance was an all-timer. Andrew Voerman

The Brisbane Broncos are set to be dealt a massive blow, with the club resigned to losing an international forward due to his complicated relationship with coach Michael Maguire.

Warriors fans and New Zealand media have taken aim at the NRL bunker and officials in the wake of three dubious calls that went against the Warrior’s in their 12-10 loss to Newcastle on Sunday.

We are two weeks out from the grand final and there is no hiding from the fact the NRL has a refereeing crisis it can no longer ignore.

Over the next 48 hours, all eyes will be on Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker as he attempts to make a miraculous comeback to the field after initial concerns had him ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Their finals exit has been marred by referee Ashley Klein and his assistants getting pelted with beer cans after their painful loss to the Knights. Joseph Pearson

Outlets across the Tasman have questioned several late decisions after Newcastle knocked the Warriors out in a 12-10 thriller. Stuff sports reporters