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The Big League Podcast

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Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines. A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year. The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 109 - Winning Ways: NRLW Warriors Off and Running and Tigers preview. 06.07.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) are joined by Warriors NRLW coach Ronald Griffiths after his side's winning start to the season against the Bulldogs. Griffiths reflects on the performance, the growth of the women's game, and the unique challenge of balancing NRLW commitments with full-time jobs. Plus, the boys preview the Warriors' Friday...

Episode 108 - Two-Point Pain & A Missing Piece in the Centres? 28.06.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) are joined by former Warriors and Kiwis head coach Brian “Bluey” McClennan to break down the Warriors’ heartbreaking two-point loss to the Dolphins. And the team unpacks another growing injury toll and tackles a big question — why have the Wahs never managed to land a truly world-class centre? LISTEN ABOVE S...

Episode 107 - Warriors Fire in Christchurch: CNK’s Four-Try Masterclass 22.06.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) break down the Warriors’ commanding 38–20 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in front of a sold-out One NZ Stadium The boys dig into what clicked in the performance, and ask the big question: does Christchurch genuinely want an NRL franchise? Plus, Nick goes one-on-one with four-try hero Charnze Nicoll-Kl...

Episode 106 - Warriors v Sharks Fallout & Tanner Stowers-Smith Exclusive 15.06.2026

his week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (Newstalk ZB) and Ben Francis (NZ Herald) get stuck into one of the biggest talking points from the weekend — the contentious refereeing decisions that played a major role in the Warriors’ loss to the Cronulla Sharks. The boys break down the key moments, ask the tough questions around consistency and standards, and debate whether the Warriors were ha...

Episode 105 - Warriors Mid-Season Report Card & Sharks Revenge Mission 08.06.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) run the rule over the Warriors’ season so far, handing out their mid-season report card with the side sitting second after 14 rounds. Who’s been flying, who’s under pressure, and who’s still got more to give? The boys also look ahead to this weekend’s clash with the Sharks — can the Wahs turn the tables and...

Episode 104: What went wrong for the Warriors? 02.06.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm from Newstalk ZB and Cameron McMillan from the NZ Herald. break down the Warriors’ heart-stopping loss to the Penrith Panthers. Warriors lock Erin Clark joins us fresh from the sheds to run through what clicked, what didn’t, and where it all slipped away. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 103: Surviving the Dragons… Now It Gets Serious 25.05.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley break down the Warriors’ messy win over the Dragons, look ahead to a blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown with the Panthers this Sunday, and unpack some breaking ANZAC Day news for 2027. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 102: Warriors Run Riot in Brisbane 18.05.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ emphatic 42–12 win over the Broncos at Magic Round. Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin joins the show with the latest on  Tanah Boyd’s injury, while the guys also tackle the big question — could Luke Metcalf backflip on his deal with the Dragons? Plus, Jason Pine jum...

Episode 101: Breaking down the Luke Metcalf situation 13.05.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, there’s drama, selection headaches, and some big questions ahead for the Warriors.  The NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley break down the Luke Metcalf situation and what it really means for the club’s season.  They also dive into the team list for Sunday’s showdown with the defending premiers, and take a hard look at the Brisbane Br...

Episode 100: Warriors celebrate fourth straight victory 04.05.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors’ dominant 36-10 demolition of the Parramatta Eels - a win that’s fired the club to four straight victories.  The lads spotlight Charnze Nicoll‑Klokstad, should he be in the starting 13, before tackling one of the game’s hottest talking points: Papua New Guinea’s tax‑free co...

Episode 99: Warriors beat out Dolphins in Wellington 29.04.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down another gritty Warriors outing, as they grind out a scrappy win over the Dolphins in Wellington. The boys dive into Andrew Webster’s intriguing team list for the clash with the Eels, debate the key selection calls, and reveal who’s leading the charge in the round‑by‑round tipping. With mom...

Episode 98: Dissecting the Warriors' hard-earned win over the Titans 21.04.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect another gritty Warriors performance, as they grind out a hard‑earned win over the Gold Coast Titans. We head straight into the changing sheds after full-time to hear from try‑scorer Alofiana Khan‑Pereira and tireless forward Jackson Ford, breaking down the emotion of the win, the physical tol...

Episode 97: Warriors finally break the streak against the Melbourne Storm 14.04.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ statement win over the Melbourne Storm. Has it put their season back on track? And is Chanel Harris-Tavita the long-term answer in the No.6 jersey? The boys also look ahead to this weekend’s home clash against the Gold Coast Titans and what it means for the Warriors moving...

Episode 96: What's gone wrong for the Warriors? 07.04.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ second straight defeat, going down 36–22 to the Cronulla Sharks. So what’s gone wrong for the side that burst out of the blocks to start the season? We unpack the key issues, hear coach Andrew Webster’s refreshingly honest assessment of the team’s shortcomings, and look...

Episode 95: Dissecting the Warriors' first loss of the season 30.03.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers. What went wrong, and was Luke Metcalf rushed back too soon?  Plus, we catch up with Wakefield Trinity‑bound Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his career. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Episode 94: The warriors sit atop the table three rounds in 22.03.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast , Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Three win over the Newcastle Knights. Former Warrior and Sky Sport commentator Willie Poching joins the show to assess the club’s red‑hot start — and asks the big question: are the Warriors genuine title contenders? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listen...

Episode 93: Warriors win back to back to start 2026 16.03.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Two victory over the Canberra Raiders, cruising to a 40–6 win. The boys also sit down with Warriors middle forward Erin Clark and catch up with a Kiwi pitch invader who was front and centre at Alex Johnston’s historic try‑scoring record match. LISTEN ABOVE See...

Episode 92: Warriors start strong in Round 1 of the NRL 09.03.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess recap the warriors first round win against the Rooster 42-18, Also, joined by the halves combo of Tanah Boyd & Chanel Harris Tavita and we also look ahead to this Friday's clash with the Canberra Raiders.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 91: Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors - how will the team handle? 01.03.2026

This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Chris Reive break down the big news of Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave the Warriors at the end of the 2026 season. They also review the two NRL fixtures out of Las Vegas and, most importantly, preview the Warriors’ round‑one clash against the Sydney Roosters. Plus, Nathan catches up with Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck, Luke...

Episode 90: The Warriors' preseason confuses fans with mixed bag of performances 22.02.2026

The Big League Podcast boys are back for the 2026 season. NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Alex Powell talk, The Warriors’ 2026 preseason that is in the books — and it’s been a mixed bag that’s left fans equal parts curious and concerned with a 33-18 loss to Manly then a 38-34 loss to the Dolphins. Also joined by Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis out of Las Vegas ahead of round One of the competitio...

Episode 89: Leka Halasima's first NZ interview + Warriors 2025 season wrap and awards 15.09.2025

This week on The Big League Podcast - Fan favourite Leka Halasima gives his first interview in New Zealand, wraps the Warriors' NRL finals exit, that iconic match-winning try against the Knights and how he's dealing with his newfound fame. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the loss to the Panthers at Mt Smart, give season awards for the rollercoaster that was 2026 an...

Episode 88: Hooker Sam Healey on Panthers finals fixture + Warriors scheduling clash with All Blacks 08.09.2025

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey opens up on the daunting challenge of do-or-die finals footy against the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart, debriefs the loss to Manly and how he's found his first season in Auckland. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive tackle the hot topic of the NRL's scheduling - are you going to watch the Warriors or the All Blacks??...

Episode 87: Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped + was it a knock -on versus the Eels?? 01.09.2025

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped by Andrew Webster just a few weeks ago and how he's turned his game around ahead of the NRL playoffs. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess will react to that alleged knock-on, look ahead to the Warriors' final regular season game against Manly and evaluate their finals hopes now they...

Episode 86: Rocco Berry on mental toll of injuries + overcoming Titans hoodoo 25.08.2025

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Rocco Berry talks through overcoming their hoodoo against the Gold Coast Titans and the mental toll of repeated injuries. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess discuss how much we can take from a win over the potential wooden-spooners and explain why the 14th-placed Eels are set to be a mighty challenge. See omnystudio.com/l...

Episode 85: Adam Pompey on Taine Tuaupiki baby drama + takeaways from gritty Dragons win 18.08.2025

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Adam Pompey touts Taine Tuaupiki's commitment in playing the Dragons despite having a baby that morning. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse an ugly but gritty victory, evaluate why the Warriors' spot in the top four feels so flimsy and look ahead to what surely, SURELY can't be another loss to the Titans. See omny...

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