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Curious timing of Warriors’ huge signing news amid halves crisis; Storm bolster pack — Daily
Chanel Harris-Tavita’s stellar form for the Warriors this year has been rewarded, with the playmaker signing a two-year extension which will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2029.
‘Historic occasion’: Origin headed overseas for first time in 40 years at iconic stadium
State of Origin is heading overseas for the first time in 40 years.
Date announced for New Zealand’s first State of Origin game
The historic fixture set to be played on June 16, 2027 at Eden Park. Sam Smith
Twist in race for Raiders Test gun with window for rival club to snatch signature — Whispers
The Raiders could grant Test backrower Hudson Young a one-week window to negotiate a deal with the PNG Chiefs.
Warriors playmaker signs new long-term deal
The 27-year-old half has signed a second extension in under three months, locking him in with the NRL club through to 2029. Stuff
Breaking: Rugby league State of Origin headed to New Zealand for first time
Australian rugby league's showpiece event will head across the Tasman for the first time, with the men's State of Origin confirmed for Auckland next year.
Maroons search for new Origin coach suffers double setback
Billy Slater's old pair of assistants in Matt Ballin and Ben Te'o loom as the two leading candidates to take over as Queensland coach, after Cameron Smith and Kevin Walters rule themselves out of the race.
‘Never left the frame’: Big Cleary reveal as surprise move opens door for blockbuster switch
Nathan Cleary is reportedly set to head to free agency to test his value with one rival club emerging as the leading contender to sign the superstar halfback.
Why a top-two finish by the NZ Warriors could cost the NRL millions
“I’ll argue against any move to Eden Park for the finals,” CEO Cameron George said. “Our stadium fits the bill when it comes to hosting finals.” Christian Nicolussi
‘Their superpower’: SJ reveals why this year is ‘different’ for the Warriors — Race for Minor Premiership
The minor premiership race is between just three teams with three rounds remaining and it’s set to come right down to the wire.
