🔥 Trending New Zealand Warriors Signings and Finals Push

The New Zealand Warriors have been making significant headlines in the rugby league world recently. The club has achieved a remarkable feat by selling out all 11 of their home games for the 2026 NRL season, a record unmatched by any other club in the competition. This includes two sold-out matches for their NRLW women's team ⁸.

In terms of player news, there have been several important updates. Shaun Johnson and Monty Betham have publicly urged the Warriors to offer back-rower Kurt Capewell a new contract ⁶. Meanwhile, NRL rookie Luke Hanson is set to leave the club at the end of the 2026 season to continue his career in Australia. Hanson, who joined in 2024, made his NRL debut in a round three clash after progressing through the club's Jersey Flegg Cup and New South Wales Cup pathways ⁹.

The Warriors are also managing several player injuries. A recent Maxigesic Recovery Report provided updates on the status of both the NRL and NRLW squads ³. The club confirmed that a trio of stars, including Fisher-Harris, Halasima, and Berry, are expected to return after the team's bye round ¹⁰.

The NRLW team is gearing up for their 2026 season, which they will launch against the Canterbury Bulldogs at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. This marks their second season back in the NRLW ⁵. The team has been active in the offseason, recruiting players like former Broncos Gayle Broughton (halfback) and Annetta Nuuausala (prop). Rugby union convert Jasmin Huriwai has been named on the bench, and Olympic gold medallist and former Bronco Stacey Waaka is also listed in the squad ⁴.