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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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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.

    Episode 40: Honey Hireme-Smiler calls for Shaun Johnson to coach Warriors women

    Episode 40: Honey Hireme-Smiler calls for Shaun Johnson to coach Warriors women

    Former New Zealand league, union and sevens representative Honey Hireme-Smiler joins Nathan Limm to dish inside intel on sevens and union players who are interested in joining the Warriors women in the NRLW.

    Hireme-Smiler also calls for Shaun Johnson to coach the team, should he retire at the end of the year.

    Michael Burgess explains why the Warriors middles are getting beaten up following the shock loss to the Dragons.

    Nathan and Burge react to the James Fisher-Harris signing and analyse what makes Gold Coast Titans so dangerous.

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    Episode 39: Wayde Egan on potential State of Origin call-up + Warriors' miracle escape against Sea Eagles

    Episode 39: Wayde Egan on potential State of Origin call-up + Warriors' miracle escape against Sea Eagles

    Warriors hooker Wayde Egan joins to address growing speculation he's in line for a maiden State of Origin call-up for New South Wales.

    An exhausted Egan also reflects on the miracle 22-all draw with Manly.

    Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess argue whether the Warriors got lucky in winning a last-minute penalty to force the tie.

    The duo unpack the Zac Lomax drama at the Dragons and reminisce on high school glory days.
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    • 31 min
    Episode 38: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's feelings about demand for RTS to be fullback

    Episode 38: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's feelings about demand for RTS to be fullback

    Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad joins the podcast to open up on how he's dealt with the public demand for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to take his spot at fullback.

    Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess discuss why extending Wayde Egan's deal could be the most important move of the season, dissect a ruthless win over the Rabbitohs and decide whether the Sea Eagles could be the Warriors' most difficult challenge of the year.
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    • 32 min
    Episode 37: Kurt Capewell on his best Warriors performance + Luke Metcalf injury blow and Rabbitohs Kryptonite

    Episode 37: Kurt Capewell on his best Warriors performance + Luke Metcalf injury blow and Rabbitohs Kryptonite

    Big-name Warriors second-rower Kurt Capewell joins Michael Burgess to discuss his top display of the season, the keys to the Warriors outclassing the Knights and his "Capewah" treatment on the streets of Auckland.

    Nathan Limm reacts to the disastrous injury to Luke Metcalf and outlines how Chanel Harris-Tavita has suddenly become crucial to the Warriors' title hopes.

    Burge explains why the Rabbitohs are the Warriors' Kryptonite and complains about Nathan's Easter egg haul.
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    • 32 min
    Episode 36: Former Warriors coach Frank Endacott slams NRL Independent doctor after Taine Tuaupiki concussion

    Episode 36: Former Warriors coach Frank Endacott slams NRL Independent doctor after Taine Tuaupiki concussion

    Former Warriors and Kiwis coach Frank Endacott joins Nathan Limm to discuss the win over the Raiders, why Christchurch's atmosphere was the best he's ever experienced and which South Island expansion bid deserves our backing.

    Nathan almost loses his rag over the NRL's independent doctor leaving Taine Tuaupiki on the field after his head knock and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley breaks down the Warriors' frustrating missed opportunities versus the Raiders plus all the positives ahead of the Knights game.
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    • 34 min
    Episode 35: Calamity in Melbourne + Dynasty Sport Co-Founder on new Warriors merch

    Episode 35: Calamity in Melbourne + Dynasty Sport Co-Founder on new Warriors merch

    Dynasty Sport co-founder Tyler Rakich joins Nathan Limm to discuss the unprecedented success of the new heritage jersey plus what new merch is on the way.

    Michael Burgess breaks down why Warriors fans can have plenty of hope despite a heartbreaking loss to the Storm in Melbourne.

    The duo outline what worries them most about facing the Raiders in Christchurch and give key details about the Warriors' new pub in Kingsland.

    Burge takes his shirt off at Eden Park and gloats about his perfect tipping round.
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    • 34 min

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