One New Zealand Warriors | One Take

One New Zealand Warriors | One Take

A deep dive into all things New Zealand Warriors chatting to players past and present - as well as characters around the game. Hosted by Ben Searley of Searley Talks Sport & Jackson Thomas. The official podcast of the One New Zealand Warriors.

Episodes

July 23, 2025 29 mins

Ben Searle sits down with One New Zealand Warriors NRL Assistant Coach Slade Griffin for an honest and wide-ranging kōrero. From his playing days in the NRL to his transition into coaching at the top level, this episode of OneTake, unpacks his unique journey through the game.

 

0:00      Introduction

05:00   Tanah Boyd

07:00   The Young Guns

08:00   The Defensive Game.

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Ben Searle sits down with Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita for an unfiltered kōrero, diving deep into his unique rugby league journey — from early promise to stepping away from the game, and what’s driven his powerful return in 2025.

 

OneTake — the official club podcast. Off the field and inside the club, uncovering every journey to the Warriors jersey.

 

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Shaun Johnson goes one on one with some of the biggest stars at the club, in a candid sit down exploring their journeys like you’ve never heard before. Proudly brought to you, by Persil.

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Days before the boys rep the 'Dear Warrior' by #151, we sit with Lewi Brown to talk through the story and inspiration behind the special jersey. 

He also talks through his career, both on and off the field; and on the boys performance so far this year. 

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00:00 Introduction.

01:16 The build up to the Dear Warrior release.

03:12 Life after footy & coming back to the game. 

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Fresh off an emotional debut week, Ben Searle sits down with Warrior #291 Sam Healey.

He talks all things magic round, his first impressions of New Zealand, carving his own path as the son of an NRL legend and his early playing days in Cronulla.

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The club is celebrating the Pasifika culture and community this week, repping a jersey that represents not only the past, but the current and future Pasifika players and legacy, under one family in the Warriors.

In this episode, Ben Searle is joined by Warriors royalty, Jerry Seuseu, Ali Lauiti'iti, and Monty Betham to chat Pasifika heritage, the club's celebration of Pasifika culture, and the new wave.
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In this episode, Warrior #285, Kurt Capewell, joins to review the season so far, and chat about what Warriors fans should expect in the future. 

We also get an insight on what Kurt gets up to off the field (🎣)!! Check out Kurt’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@kurt_capes?feature=shared 

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In this, our 30 year anniversary as a club, Warrior #1 Dean Bell popped into HQ to talk all things footy and how far the club has come since he first lead them out. 

He takes us back to that iconic night in 1995, the theatre of game day, playing the first professional rugby league game in the US + the current leaders at the Warriors and his hopes for the future of the club. 

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Ronald Griffiths, our NRLW coach for the next three seasons, joins us this week on OneTake, to chat his journey to coaching, expectations for our NRLW side, and his recruitment strategy.

 

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00:00 Introduction.

00:52 Ronald Griffiths: Who I am.

04:11 The Growth of the NRLW.

05:22 Warriors identity. 

06:38 Starting from sc...

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In this special episode we come to you live from Las Vegas at the Warriors fan hub, as we build into the most historic Round 01 in club history. 

Searley sits down the great Rugby League Guru, DWZ stops by to give an update on his injury and the one and only Shaun Johnson joins the show to preview the game. 

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0:00 Guru

16:10 Dallin update

26:10 Shaun Johnson

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Our first player to feature on OneTake in 2025, Warrior #281, Luke Metcalf joins Ben Searle to talk about his development, the pre-season, Las Vegas, and his plan for the 2025 Season.

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00:00 Introduction.

00:20 Life off the field.

01:36 Pre-season.

04:25 The 7.

07:32 Kicking game.

09:17 The right edge.

11:59 Running game.

13:24 Defensive line spe...

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Warrior #224, Tohu Harris has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL.

Tohu sits down to reflect on his journey, influence, and the legacy he leaves behind at the One New Zealand Warriors.

Forever a Warrior, thank you Tohu 💙💚❤️

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Head Coach Andrew Webster goes one-on-one for the first episode of OneTake in 2025.
 
Webby talks in depth about the learnings, losses and gains from the 2024 season; captaincy and halves selection + gives us an insight into Las Vegas and the 2025 season ahead.
 
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00:15 Introduction.
00:35 Camp.
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In this episode of OneTake, Ben Searle and Warrior #58, Monty Betham, recap Round 24 v Dolphins and recent Pathways performances.

The boys also preview UFC 305, and what will be the Final Home Game for Warrior #168, Shaun Johnson; Warrior #209, Jazz Tevaga.

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In this episode of OneTake, Ben Searle is joined by Warrior #227 Anthony Gelling to reflect on the close Round 18 result v Bulldogs, THAT debut from Leka Halasima, and a preview into what we might see at Round 01 in Las Vegas.

 

0:00 Introduction.
0:30 Vegas.
5:40 Round 18 Recap.
7:00 Golden Point.
9:43 Leka Halasima.
11:00 Pathways.
12:07 Anthony Gelling - The Debut.
14:26 Mitch Barnett.
15:44 Origin.
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Monty Betham is back in the chair to breakdown the epic clash against the Melbourne Storm + preview the upcoming away game, against the Gold Coast Titans. 

 

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In this episode of OneTake, Ben Searle is once again joined by club legend and ambassador Monty Betham to reflect on the special Magic Round and Indigenous Round W's.

The boys also run through some special moments, a club debut, and Mitch Barnett's selection for Origin. 

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Special Episode LIVE from the Lord Alfred, Brisbane. Ben Searle sat down with Warriors legend, Mark Tookey, and content creator, NRL Roast. 

 

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In this episode of OneTake, Ben Searle and Monty Betham are back to deep dive into all things footy.

Knights review, Roosters preview, bootcamp, pathways success, and the NSW Cup clutch finishes. 

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In this special episode of OneTake, Pathways & Development Coach Tony Iro sits down to talk through the epic Harold Matthews Cup grand final win. 

He dives deep into the Warriors pathways and development systems, what he looks for in young players + the overall direction of the club.

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