The Big League Podcast

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers.What went wrong, and was Luke Metcalf rushed back too soon?  Plus, we catch up with Wakefield Trinity‑bound Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his career. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Three win over the Newcastle Knights. Former Warrior and Sky Sport commentator Willie Poching joins the show to assess the club’s red‑hot start — and asks the big question: are the Warriors genuine title contenders? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Two victory over the Canberra Raiders, cruising to a 40–6 win. The boys also sit down with Warriors middle forward Erin Clark and catch up with a Kiwi pitch invader who was front and centre at Alex Johnston’s historic try‑scoring record match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess recap the warriors first round win against the Rooster 42-18, Also, joined by the halves combo of Tanah Boyd & Chanel Harris Tavita and we also look ahead to this Friday's clash with the Canberra Raiders.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Chris Reive break down the big news of Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave the Warriors at the end of the 2026 season. They also review the two NRL fixtures out of Las Vegas and, most importantly, preview the Warriors’ round‑one clash against the Sydney Roosters. Plus, Nathan catches up with Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck, Luke Metcalf and Alofiana Khan‑Pereira. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big League Podcast boys are back for the 2026 season. NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Alex Powell talk, The Warriors’ 2026 preseason that is in the books — and it’s been a mixed bag that’s left fans equal parts curious and concerned with a 33-18 loss to Manly then a 38-34 loss to the Dolphins. Also joined by Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis out of Las Vegas ahead of round One of the competition that gets underway this weekend in sin city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Fan favourite Leka Halasima gives his first interview in New Zealand, wraps the Warriors' NRL finals exit, that iconic match-winning try against the Knights and how he's dealing with his newfound fame. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the loss to the Panthers at Mt Smart, give season awards for the rollercoaster that was 2026 and predict how the rest of the NRL finals series will play out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey opens up on the daunting challenge of do-or-die finals footy against the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart, debriefs the loss to Manly and how he's found his first season in Auckland. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive tackle the hot topic of the NRL's scheduling - are you going to watch the Warriors or the All Blacks?? Stupid question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped by Andrew Webster just a few weeks ago and how he's turned his game around ahead of the NRL playoffs. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess will react to that alleged knock-on, look ahead to the Warriors' final regular season game against Manly and evaluate their finals hopes now they've dropped to sixth. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Rocco Berry talks through overcoming their hoodoo against the Gold Coast Titans and the mental toll of repeated injuries. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess discuss how much we can take from a win over the potential wooden-spooners and explain why the 14th-placed Eels are set to be a mighty challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Adam Pompey touts Taine Tuaupiki's commitment in playing the Dragons despite having a baby that morning. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse an ugly but gritty victory, evaluate why the Warriors' spot in the top four feels so flimsy and look ahead to what surely, SURELY can't be another loss to the Titans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Warriors and Kiwis player Motu Tony questions Adam Gee's officiating, gives verdict on the side's top four hopes and reveals the key player who needs to perform if they're to turn things around against the Dragons. NZ Herald's Michael Burgess has some exclusive news around the future of Te Maire Martin and Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm attempts to quell rising hysteria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki reveals why he feels responsible for that final try in the loss to the Dolphins, gives insight into their turbulent team naming process and discusses his ever-growing relationship with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the damage of a fourth loss in six games, and with the Bulldogs looming on Saturday, are the Warriors still a top four side?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns to unravel a horrendous loss to the Titans at Mt Smart, his individual performances and how he switches out of disappointment. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors' clear and obvious right edge issues - Burge has a crazy team list idea that could see them beat the Dolphins on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Wayde Egan reacts to THAT try by Leka Halasima and gives some insight as to what went wrong in the nail-biting victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess give their two cents - what can be done about the Warriors' abysmal left edge defence, and they surely, SURELY can't lose to the Titans, right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Te Maire Martin reflects on Tanah Boyd's debut halfback performance, former Kiwis fullback Richie Barnett reacts to yet another injury for Rocco Berry and gives verdict on whether the Warriors should re-sign Martin. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess detail everything from the Tigers win plus - the Warriors can't possibly lose to the Knights, can they?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - the first Warrior to play State of Origin - Kevin Campion - joins to relive his glory Queensland days, explain what it's like playing as the enemy in Sydney and give his take on who should become the Warriors' number one halfback. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive unpack the Warriors women's return to the NRLW and discuss what's most important for the men to snap their two-game losing streak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors women captain Apii Nicholls joins to discuss how she'll balance being a police officer and playing in the NRLW, how rugby union's helped her performance in league and the Warriors' other cross code stars. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess run through a valiant yet disgruntling loss to the Broncos and survey the damage of knee injuries Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Kiwis coach Brian "Bluey" McClennan joins to explain why he isn't disappointed by the Warriors loss to the Panthers and what they need to adjust if they're to rebound against the Broncos in Brisbane. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess unravel an underwhelming performance - what happened to the Warriors' attack, their defence and how big is the reshuffle in the back-line going to be for this week given the injuries?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Sky Sport commentator Beaven Dewar joins to talks through what it's really like commentating the Warriors...the prep, the gameday experience and his worst mistakes. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess debate the best way of dismantling the Panthers and whether Queensland's axing of Daly Cherry-Evans is a masterstroke or a cry for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey joins to discuss his 11th hour call-up for the statement thumping of the Sharks, the continued rise of the squad's youngsters and how Wayde Egan has helped take his game to another level. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse what the Cronulla victory means, discuss whether the Warriors have the best junior cohort in the competition and give the side a roughly mid-season report card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.