Meet the Warriors
Your New Favourite Club (If You Want Swagger, Spirit, and a Whole Nation Behind You)
No other team carries what the Warriors carry.
They’re not just representing a suburb or a state.
They’re representing a country. A culture. A cause.
If you want to back a club with style, soul, and a fanbase that sings through the storm—this is your crew.
Flying the Flag Since 1995
When the Warriors entered the competition in 1995, they didn’t just add a team—they added an island.
For the first time, New Zealand had its own team in the NRL.
And while the results were inconsistent at first, one thing was clear from day one:
This team was electric.
They played expansive. They played fearless.
And when it clicked? It was breathtaking.
The 2002 Breakthrough
In just their eighth season, the Warriors made it all the way to the Grand Final.
Led by stars like Stacey Jones—aka “The Little General”—they shocked the league, knocked out heavyweights, and captured the hearts of fans across the Tasman.
They lost the big dance, but they proved they belonged.
The 2011 Return. The 2023 Revival.
They made it back to the Grand Final in 2011, nearly took it all again.
And after years of inconsistency, heartbreak, and mid-table misery, something changed in 2023.
A new coach. A new captain. A full stadium at Mt Smart going absolutely ballistic.
They called it the “Up the Wahs” era—and it was magic.
The Stars of the Wahs
- Shaun Johnson – The wizard. The step. The smile. Returned to lead the resurgence and played like it was 2014 again.
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck – Dancer in a phone booth. Captain. Gentleman. Highlight machine.
- Tohu Harris – Underrated glue guy. Monster work rate.
- Reece Walsh, James Maloney, Kevin Campion – Whether here briefly or for years, they added to the mana.
This club always has flair.
But now? They’ve got fight to match it.
The Vibe
Warriors fans are passionate, proud, and endlessly patient.
They’ve ridden the highs. Survived the lows.
They watched their team stay in Australia for two full years during COVID—just to keep the league alive.
They’ve earned their moment.
This isn’t just a team.
It’s a nation’s heartbeat in boots and jerseys.
Why Pick the Warriors?
- You want to back a whole country, not just a club
- You live for expansive footy and underdog energy
- You respect resilience, culture, and crowd noise that rattles the earth
- You want a team that feels bigger than the game
So what do you say? Up the Wahs. All the way.
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