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.
Episodes
Former New Zealand league, union and sevens representative Honey Hireme-Smiler joins Nathan Limm to dish inside intel on sevens and union players who are interested in joining the Warriors women in the NRLW.
Hireme-Smiler also calls for Shaun Johnson to coach the team, should he retire at the end of the year.
Michael Burgess explains why the Warriors middles are getting beaten up following the shock loss to the Dragons.
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Warriors hooker Wayde Egan joins to address growing speculation he's in line for a maiden State of Origin call-up for New South Wales.
An exhausted Egan also reflects on the miracle 22-all draw with Manly.
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess argue whether the Warriors got lucky in winning a last-minute penalty to force the tie.
The duo unpack the Zac Lomax drama at the Dragons and reminisce on high school glory days.
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Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad joins the podcast to open up on how he's dealt with the public demand for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to take his spot at fullback.
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess discuss why extending Wayde Egan's deal could be the most important move of the season, dissect a ruthless win over the Rabbitohs and decide whether the Sea Eagles could be the Warriors' most difficult challenge of the year.
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Big-name Warriors second-rower Kurt Capewell joins Michael Burgess to discuss his top display of the season, the keys to the Warriors outclassing the Knights and his "Capewah" treatment on the streets of Auckland.
Nathan Limm reacts to the disastrous injury to Luke Metcalf and outlines how Chanel Harris-Tavita has suddenly become crucial to the Warriors' title hopes.
Burge explains why the Rabbitohs are the Warriors' Kryptonite a...
Former Warriors and Kiwis coach Frank Endacott joins Nathan Limm to discuss the win over the Raiders, why Christchurch's atmosphere was the best he's ever experienced and which South Island expansion bid deserves our backing.
Nathan almost loses his rag over the NRL's independent doctor leaving Taine Tuaupiki on the field after his head knock and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley breaks down the Warriors' frustrating missed opportunities ...
Dynasty Sport co-founder Tyler Rakich joins Nathan Limm to discuss the unprecedented success of the new heritage jersey plus what new merch is on the way.
Michael Burgess breaks down why Warriors fans can have plenty of hope despite a heartbreaking loss to the Storm in Melbourne.
The duo outline what worries them most about facing the Raiders in Christchurch and give key details about the Warriors' new pub in Kingsland.
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Andrew Webster, Tohu Harris and Shaun Johnson explain what went wrong against the Sharks at Mt Smart Stadium.
All three deny the occasion overawed the group, and point to discipline and absorbing pressure as key issues.
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack that flat second half and which players let themselves down in round one.
The duo take a look at the Melbourne Storm and how the Warriors might be able to leave the graveyar...
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck joins The Big League Podcast to discuss the conversation with his wife which saw him pick the Warriors over a Japanese rugby deal, reinventing himself as a centre and why he's enjoining NOT being captain.
Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita share their thoughts on the battle for five-eighth. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess argue whether Las Vegas was a success, outline the Ezra Mam-Spencer Leniu alleged ra...
Shaun Johnson joins The Big League Podcast to discuss whether he's open to a contract extension and why he's hungrier than ever coming off the back of what he's described as his best ever season.
Johnson reveals how golf has been instrumental to his longevity and how age and experience has changed his abilities on the field.
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess highlight the key takeaways from preseason matches against the Tigers and ...
Kiwis coach Michael Maguire joins Nathan Limm to explain why he wants Warriors hooker Wayde Egan to play for New Zealand.
Michael Burgess analyses the Panthers' epic grand final win over the Broncos.
The duo go through their favourite moments from the Warriors' season, take a look at the squad for next year and break down the Kiwis' injury dramas.
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Melbourne Storm rugby league legend Cameron Smith joins the podcast to discuss the Warriors' season and how Shaun Johnson has transformed his game.
Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the Warriors' heartbreak preliminary final loss to the Broncos in Brisbane, what the NRL's done about THAT forward pass and outline what to expect from the NRL grand final.
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The man who scored the winning try the last time the Warriors played in a preliminary final - Lewis Brown - joins Nathan Limm to reflect on 2011 and why he's confident the Warriors can make the grand final.
Michael Burgess is back to describe the unbelievable occasion against the Knights at Mt Smart and give updates on key injuries.
The duo dissect exactly how the Warriors can beat the Broncos in Brisbane.
Rugby league royalty in the form of Ruben Wiki joins Nick Bewley to talk all things Warriors Knights as well as a trip down memory lane to revisit the club's last home final in 2008 featuring THAT famous run off the back fence.
The NZ Herald's Chris Reive reports back after enduring the tough loss to Penrith from the media benches at Bluebet Stadium before he and Nick dive into where the Warriors need to improve to beat a red-hot ...
Senior New Zealand Herald writers Michael Burgess and Chris Rattue join Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley to go through all of the key issues ahead of the Warriors' first NRL Finals appearance since 2018.
NZME's expert panel go through the loss to the Dolphins, Te Maire Martin's form, the new FastPass ticketing fee, Mt Smart versus Eden Park, how Penrith can be beaten and give finals predictions and analysis.
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Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar joins Nathan Limm to dispel any mystery surrounding Tohu Harris' injury.
Michael Burgess dives into the confusion about whether Luke Metcalf is out for the season.
The duo reviews a seventh straight victory and examines wholesale team changes ahead of their final regular season game of the year.
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New Zealand Herald writer Chris Reive joins Nathan Limm to debate whether the Warriors got lucky in the win over the Sea Eagles when Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad made dangerous mid-air contact with Reuben Garrick.
They also discuss whether fans and media should be positive or critical about the Warriors' form after six straight wins.
Reive lays out exactly what they need to show against the Dragons to give fans confidence and whether ...
Former Warriors prop and cult hero Mark Tookey joins us to discuss the influence Daniel Anderson had on the club as the game rallies around the well-respected coach following a life changing accident last year.
Nick Bewley and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess unpack another untidy Warriors win this time over the Tigers and look ahead to Friday's clash against Manly, while Burge tries to offer Nick a solution as he weighs u...
Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki joins Nick Bewley for an extensive chat.
The Taharoa product explains why he turned down other NRL offers after a phone call from Andrew Webster, how his rugby league dream nearly fizzled out in Queensland and his reaction after an unexpected appearance in Friday's win over the Titans.
Nick and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess try and make sense of a strange game on the GC and look ahead t...
Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley and the New Zealand Herald's Michael Burgess take a look at the Warriors side heading to the Gold Coast to face the Titans on Friday which features the return of the team's heart and soul in Jazz Tevaga.
The duo discuss the club's recent moves in the centres and coach Andrew Webster's refusal to look at the NRL ladder with five rounds to go in the regular season.
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Warriors centre Rocco Berry joins Nathan Limm to discuss his best performance of the season in the demolition of the Sharks over the weekend and whether he supports the player media boycott.
Nathan and Michael Burgess clash over whether a win over the Raiders will mean the Warriors will make the NRL's top four.
The duo look ahead to what's effectively a four-point game against the Raiders on Friday and Burge discusses his new hai...
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