The Big League Podcast

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Warriors and Kiwis player Motu Tony questions Adam Gee's officiating, gives verdict on the side's top four hopes and reveals the key player who needs to perform if they're to turn things around against the Dragons. NZ Herald's Michael Burgess has some exclusive news around the future of Te Maire Martin and Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm attempts to quell ris...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki reveals why he feels responsible for that final try in the loss to the Dolphins, gives insight into their turbulent team naming process and discusses his ever-growing relationship with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the damage of a fourth loss in six games, and with the...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns to unravel a horrendous loss to the Titans at Mt Smart, his individual performances and how he switches out of disappointment. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors' clear and obvious right edge issues - Burge has a crazy team list idea that could see them beat the Dolphins on Friday. See om...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Wayde Egan reacts to THAT try by Leka Halasima and gives some insight as to what went wrong in the nail-biting victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess give their two cents - what can be done about the Warriors' abysmal left edge defence, and they surely, SURELY can't lose to the Titans, r...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Te Maire Martin reflects on Tanah Boyd's debut halfback performance, former Kiwis fullback Richie Barnett reacts to yet another injury for Rocco Berry and gives verdict on whether the Warriors should re-sign Martin. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess detail everything from the Tigers win plus - the Warriors can't possibly lose to the Kni...

This week on The Big League Podcast - the first Warrior to play State of Origin - Kevin Campion - joins to relive his glory Queensland days, explain what it's like playing as the enemy in Sydney and give his take on who should become the Warriors' number one halfback. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive unpack the Warriors women's return to the NRLW and discuss what's most import...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors women captain Apii Nicholls joins to discuss how she'll balance being a police officer and playing in the NRLW, how rugby union's helped her performance in league and the Warriors' other cross code stars. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess run through a valiant yet disgruntling loss to the Broncos and survey the damage of knee i...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Kiwis coach Brian "Bluey" McClennan joins to explain why he isn't disappointed by the Warriors loss to the Panthers and what they need to adjust if they're to rebound against the Broncos in Brisbane. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess unravel an underwhelming performance - what happened to the Warriors' attack, their defence and h...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Sky Sport commentator Beaven Dewar joins to talks through what it's really like commentating the Warriors...the prep, the gameday experience and his worst mistakes. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess debate the best way of dismantling the Panthers and whether Queensland's axing of Daly Cherry-Evans is a masterstroke or a cry for help. Se...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey joins to discuss his 11th hour call-up for the statement thumping of the Sharks, the continued rise of the squad's youngsters and how Wayde Egan has helped take his game to another level. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse what the Cronulla victory means, discuss whether the Warriors have the best junio...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors chief executive Cameron George reacts to the season-ending injury for Mitch Barnett - how big of a loss is this and will it change whether they ask State of Origin players to back up? Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess and survey another heart-stopping win against the Rabbitohs and look ahead to the heavyweight bout with the Sha...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Wayde Egan stops by for a chat after the club's win streak ends at five.  Michael Burgess reflects on the 16-10 defeat to Canberra as well as a heated press conference back and forth with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart, and we debate whether the NRL needs to consider a mid-season representative break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Nick Bewley's off the interchange alongside Michael Burgess to unpack the Warriors fifth win on the trot, this time coming against the Dolphins in Brisbane. What is it about this team and close victories this season? We put our coaches hat on and predict what Andrew Webster will do without his co-captains against Canberra, and review the first State of Origin...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Fox Sports commentator Jake Duke gives an Australian perspective on the Warriors - are they overlooked across the ditch, which players are in the mix for Origin and are they really a top four side? Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Alex Powell debrief another clutch win for the Warriors - why have they been able to win under pressure this year, as oppo...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors great Steve Price analyses the form of Luke Metcalf and describes the pressures of entering a Kiwi team as an Australian with the expectation to lead. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Alex Powell discuss what on earth happened in another Magic Round win for the Warriors, and can they keep it going against the Dragons? See omnystudio.com/liste...

This week on The Big League Podcast - We hear from Warriors lock Erin Clark on his return to the Mt Smart club, his standout performances and what he's learning from the coaches. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley talk the Warriors' top eight hopes, review the emphatic win over the Knights in Christchurch and look ahead to Magic Round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors half Chanel Harris Tavita reviews the golden point victory over the Broncos and looks back at his season so far. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess highlight Luke Metcalf's composure, Kurt Capewell's pace and why the Warriors are going to run straight over the top of the Knights on Anzac Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Kiwis coach Frank Endacott explains why the Warriors were obliterated so spectacularly by the Melbourne Storm - a 17th consecutive defeat. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess labour over the carcass of another visit to AAMI Park and attempt resuscitate some hope into the Warriors' chances against the Broncos. See omnystudio.com/lis...

This week on The Big League Podcast - sports breathing and mental skills coach Dave Wood joins to discuss his work with the Warriors, the dangers of over-breathing and strategies you can use in everyday life to tackle high pressure situations. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess will preview the Warriors' dreaded visit to the Melbourne Storm on Sunday - can they break a losing streak which now dates b...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf reflects on the stunning come-from-behind victory over the Wests Tigers in Sydney - three wins in a row! Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Alex Powell dissect where this team is at heading into the bye and the loss of Dylan Walker to Parramatta. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris joins for the very first time to debrief the Warriors' second NRL victory of the season, trumping the Roosters at Mt Smart. Nathan Limm Michael Burgess will analyse what we can take confidence from and where the holes are heading into their visit to the Wests Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess debrief everything you need to know about the Warriors' remarkable turnaround against Manly and whether it'll remain consistent with the resurgent Roosters looming. Plus, Stacey Jones' bid for Kalyn Ponga to play for the Kiwis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak joins us in studio to discuss his retirement timeline, injury recovery and why he's choosing to represent Tonga instead of the Kiwis. Nathan Limm is back from illness and Alex Powell is in off the interchange for Michael Burgess. Can the Warriors upset a formidable Manly Sea Eagles side? See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This week on The Big League Podcast - Michael Burgess joins Nick Bewley from Las Vegas to unpack a deflating 30-8 loss to Canberra under the bright lights of Sin City. The boys discuss what went wrong on the field, with a particular focus on the middle forwards, and if there's greater cause for concern moving forward. We hear from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck after his NRL return to the wing, and try and m...

This week on The Big League Podcast - New Zealand rugby league legend and Warriors assistant coach Stacey Jones joins us to go through all the off season drama, including the loss of Tohu Harris, the appointment of skippers Mitch Barnett and James Fisher-Harris PLUS is Stacey heading straight to the casino in Vegas?  Senior New Zealand Herald writer Michael Burgess is back to give us the rund...