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The Big League Podcast

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

    06/07/2026 | 32 mins.
    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 night showdown with the West Tigers and discuss what the Wahs need to do to get their season back on track.
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    Episode 108 - Two-Point Pain & A Missing Piece in the Centres?

    28/06/2026 | 37 mins.
    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?
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    Episode 107 - Warriors Fire in Christchurch: CNK’s Four-Try Masterclass

    22/06/2026 | 36 mins.
    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-Klokstad and in-form lock Erin Clark straight after the win.
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    Episode 106 - Warriors v Sharks Fallout & Tanner Stowers-Smith Exclusive

    15/06/2026 | 27 mins.
    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 hard done by.
    Plus, Nathan goes one-on-one with Warriors prop Tanner Stowers-Smith, who’s been in red-hot form throughout the 2026 season. He opens up on what’s driving his performances, his development in the NRL, and how the squad is responding after a frustrating result.
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    Episode 105 - Warriors Mid-Season Report Card & Sharks Revenge Mission

    08/06/2026 | 31 mins.
    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 avenge that Round 5 defeat?
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About The Big League Podcast
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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