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    Episode 111 - A Win's a Win... Right?

    20/07/2026 | 33 mins.
    This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ gritty but far-from-convincing 20-12 victory over the Dragons.
    The boys debate whether sitting atop the NRL ladder earns teams a little extra favour from the referees, and hear from rising Warriors star Tanner Stowers-Smith after his side’s round 20 triumph.
    Plus, what the performance tells us about the Warriors' premiership credentials as the finals race heats up.
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    Episode 110 -Alofiana Khan-Pereira on Warriors bounce-back and practicing his Pūkana

    13/07/2026 | 40 mins.
    This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald league writer Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley are joined by Warriors winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira to unpack the highs and lows from the club's emphatic 32-6 victory over the Wests Tigers.
    AKP gives his insight into the performance, the team's growing confidence, and what's driving the Warriors as they enter the business end of the season.
    The boys also cast an eye forward to a crucial showdown with the Dragons at Go Media Stadium, discussing what's at stake and where the match could be won and lost.
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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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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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