The Big League Podcast

Andrew Webster, Tohu Harris and Shaun Johnson explain what went wrong against the Sharks at Mt Smart Stadium. All three deny the occasion overawed the group, and point to discipline and absorbing pressure as key issues. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack that flat second half and which players let themselves down in round one. The duo take a look at the Melbourne Storm and how the Warriors mig...

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck joins The Big League Podcast to discuss the conversation with his wife which saw him pick the Warriors over a Japanese rugby deal, reinventing himself as a centre and why he's enjoining NOT being captain. Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita share their thoughts on the battle for five-eighth. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess argue whether Las Vegas was a success, outline the...

Shaun Johnson joins The Big League Podcast to discuss whether he's open to a contract extension and why he's hungrier than ever coming off the back of what he's described as his best ever season. Johnson reveals how golf has been instrumental to his longevity and how age and experience has changed his abilities on the field. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess highlight the key takeaways from preseaso...

Kiwis coach Michael Maguire joins Nathan Limm to explain why he wants Warriors hooker Wayde Egan to play for New Zealand. Michael Burgess analyses the Panthers' epic grand final win over the Broncos. The duo go through their favourite moments from the Warriors' season, take a look at the squad for next year and break down the Kiwis' injury dramas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Melbourne Storm rugby league legend Cameron Smith joins the podcast to discuss the Warriors' season and how Shaun Johnson has transformed his game. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the Warriors' heartbreak preliminary final loss to the Broncos in Brisbane, what the NRL's done about THAT forward pass and outline what to expect from the NRL grand final. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

The man who scored the winning try the last time the Warriors played in a preliminary final - Lewis Brown - joins Nathan Limm to reflect on 2011 and why he's confident the Warriors can make the grand final. Michael Burgess is back to describe the unbelievable occasion against the Knights at Mt Smart and give updates on key injuries. The duo dissect exactly how the Warriors can beat the Broncos in...

Rugby league royalty in the form of Ruben Wiki joins Nick Bewley to talk all things Warriors Knights as well as a trip down memory lane to revisit the club's last home final in 2008 featuring THAT famous run off the back fence. The NZ Herald's Chris Reive reports back after enduring the tough loss to Penrith from the media benches at Bluebet Stadium before he and Nick dive into where the Warriors...

Senior New Zealand Herald writers Michael Burgess and Chris Rattue join Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley to go through all of the key issues ahead of the Warriors' first NRL Finals appearance since 2018. NZME's expert panel go through the loss to the Dolphins, Te Maire Martin's form, the new FastPass ticketing fee, Mt Smart versus Eden Park, how Penrith can be beaten and give finals predi...

Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar joins Nathan Limm to dispel any mystery surrounding Tohu Harris' injury. Michael Burgess dives into the confusion about whether Luke Metcalf is out for the season. The duo reviews a seventh straight victory and examines wholesale team changes ahead of their final regular season game of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald writer Chris Reive joins Nathan Limm to debate whether the Warriors got lucky in the win over the Sea Eagles when Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad made dangerous mid-air contact with Reuben Garrick. They also discuss whether fans and media should be positive or critical about the Warriors' form after six straight wins. Reive lays out exactly what they need to show against the Dragons to...

Former Warriors prop and cult hero Mark Tookey joins us to discuss the influence Daniel Anderson had on the club as the game rallies around the well-respected coach following a life changing accident last year. Nick Bewley and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess unpack another untidy Warriors win this time over the Tigers and look ahead to Friday's clash against Manly, while Burge tries to of...

Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki joins Nick Bewley for an extensive chat. The Taharoa product explains why he turned down other NRL offers after a phone call from Andrew Webster, how his rugby league dream nearly fizzled out in Queensland and his reaction after an unexpected appearance in Friday's win over the Titans. Nick and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess try and make sense of a strang...

Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess take a look at the Warriors side heading to the Gold Coast to face the Titans on Friday which features the return of the team's heart and soul in Jazz Tevaga. The duo discuss the club's recent moves in the centres and coach Andrew Webster's refusal to look at the NRL ladder with five rounds to go in the regular season. See omny...

Warriors centre Rocco Berry joins Nathan Limm to discuss his best performance of the season in the demolition of the Sharks over the weekend and whether he supports the player media boycott. Nathan and Michael Burgess clash over whether a win over the Raiders will mean the Warriors will make the NRL's top four. The duo look ahead to what's effectively a four-point game against the Raiders on Frida...

Sir Peter Leitch - the Mad Butcher - explains why he thinks Andrew Webster is "The Messiah", provides an insight into how the Warriors are coping with the increased expectation and gives Nathan Limm plenty of stick for asking stupid questions. Michael Burgess reacts to the players' media ban and their dispute with the NRL. Nathan and Burge dissect the epic win over the Eels and unpack whether the...

Senior NZ Herald writer Michael Burgess reveals the details of his one-on-one chat with Shaun Johnson and why the halfback is likely to be absent from the Warriors' next NRL game against the Parramatta Eels. Nathan Limm tees off about the Warriors' inability to adapt to wet conditions after their capitulation against the Rabbitohs at Mt Smart. The duo analyse the potential weaknesses in the Eels a...

Warriors hooker Wayde Egan joins Nathan Limm to discuss their incredible form and how they plan to derail the South Sydney Rabbitohs in front of a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium. Nathan argues why the next four weeks will prove whether the Warriors are capable of winning the NRL. Michael Burgess answers whether Marata Niukore has a problem with discipline in contact after a fourth charge from the NRL j...

Nathan Limm argues why Roger Tuivasa-Sheck needs to return to the Warriors NOW after missing out on All Blacks selection. Michael Burgess discusses what it would take for RTS to get back into tip top league shape, with comments from Andrew Webster on whether discussions have begun. Burge tries to convince Nathan why golden point should be dropped from the NRL, much to Nathan's disgust. The duo exa...

Australian sports radio host and Channel 9 journalist Ben Dobbin joins Nathan Limm to discuss why the Warriors could finish in the top four and potentially win the NRL. Dobbin also answers whether Warriors fans are perceived as "petty" after repeated cheap shots from Aussie commentators. Michael Burgess and Nathan give the Kiwi team a mid-season report card and explain why there is so much to be e...

Warriors five-eighth Luke Metcalf joins Nathan Limm and reveals his long-term desire to take over from Shaun Johnson as the team's premier halfback. Coach Andrew Webster confirms whether next year's fullback jersey will go to Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad or Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Michael Burgess analyses what's wrong with the Warriors' left edge defence and provides details on debutant Ali Leiataua. The...

Warriors middle forward Bunty Afoa tells Nathan Limm how they're planning to fix up a dodgy display against the Broncos ahead of their first ever clash with the Dolphins and reveals what he thinks of the McLean Park streakers. Michael Burgess has some encouraging news about Shaun Johnson's future at the club. The duo discusses the return of Mitch Barnett and dissect what's made the Dolphins so suc...

#3 UFC flyweight contender and Warriors wrestling coach Kai Kara-France joins Nathan Limm to explain how he's helping the team build a fortified mindset under pressure and be more effective in contact. Kara-France also reveals who're the team's best wrestlers and who's bringing out WWE moves on the mats. D'Arcy Waldegrave joins to explain whether the return of Chanel Harris-Tavita is a good signin...

Nathan Limm has a go at the NRL for more head-scratching scheduling as the Warriors are left out of Indigenous Round. Michael Burgess gives an in-depth update as to the future of Shaun Johnson with speculation about interest from the Wests Tigers confirmed. Burge calls for the controversial six-again rule to be scrapped while Nathan is the rule's biggest fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

DRAMA! Rugby League Match Officials union boss Matt Cecchin joins Nathan Limm to explain why they're slapping One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris with a defamation case after allegations of cheating. Nathan asks whether referees do favour the bigger NRL clubs and how they should be criticised. Andrew Webster, Tohu Harris, Paul Kent and Graham Annesley all feature, as Michael Burgess dissec...

Nathan Limm argues why the Warriors should align themselves with a new Auckland stadium and become the city's priority club over the Blues, with comment from chief executive Cameron George on whether the club would consider a move. Michael Burgess has injury updates on several key players and analyses whether the Warriors can beat the Panthers. The duo discusses whether Magic Round is a productive...