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
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) are joined by former Warriors and Kiwis head coach Brian “Bluey” McClennan to break down the Warriors’ heartbreaking two-point loss to the Dolphins.
And the team unpacks another growing injury toll and tackles a big question — why have the Wahs never managed to land a truly world-class centre?
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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) break down the Warriors’ commanding 38–20 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in front of a sold-out One NZ Stadium
The boys dig into what clicked in the performance, and ask the big question: does Christchurch genuinely want an NRL franchise?
Plus, Nick goes one-on-one with four-try hero Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and in-form lock...
his week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (Newstalk ZB) and Ben Francis (NZ Herald) get stuck into one of the biggest talking points from the weekend — the contentious refereeing decisions that played a major role in the Warriors’ loss to the Cronulla Sharks.
The boys break down the key moments, ask the tough questions around consistency and standards, and debate whether the Warriors were hard done by.
Plus, Natha...
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) run the rule over the Warriors’ season so far, handing out their mid-season report card with the side sitting second after 14 rounds.
Who’s been flying, who’s under pressure, and who’s still got more to give?
The boys also look ahead to this weekend’s clash with the Sharks — can the Wahs turn the tables and...
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm from Newstalk ZB and Cameron McMillan from the NZ Herald. break down the Warriors’ heart-stopping loss to the Penrith Panthers.
Warriors lock Erin Clark joins us fresh from the sheds to run through what clicked, what didn’t, and where it all slipped away.
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This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley break down the Warriors’ messy win over the Dragons, look ahead to a blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown with the Panthers this Sunday, and unpack some breaking ANZAC Day news for 2027.
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This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ emphatic 42–12 win over the Broncos at Magic Round.
Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin joins the show with the latest on Tanah Boyd’s injury, while the guys also tackle the big question — could Luke Metcalf backflip on his deal with the Dragons?
Plus, Jason Pine ju...
This week on The Big League Podcast, there’s drama, selection headaches, and some big questions ahead for the Warriors.
The NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley break down the Luke Metcalf situation and what it really means for the club’s season.
They also dive into the team list for Sunday’s showdown with the defending premiers, and take a hard look at the Brisbane Broncos...
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors’ dominant 36-10 demolition of the Parramatta Eels - a win that’s fired the club to four straight victories.
The lads spotlight Charnze Nicoll‑Klokstad, should he be in the starting 13, before tackling one of the game’s hottest talking points: Papua New Guinea’s tax‑free c...
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down another gritty Warriors outing, as they grind out a scrappy win over the Dolphins in Wellington.
The boys dive into Andrew Webster’s intriguing team list for the clash with the Eels, debate the key selection calls, and reveal who’s leading the charge in the round‑by‑round tipping.
With momentum build...
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect another gritty Warriors performance, as they grind out a hard‑earned win over the Gold Coast Titans.
We head straight into the changing sheds after full-time to hear from try‑scorer Alofiana Khan‑Pereira and tireless forward Jackson Ford, breaking down the emotion of the win, the physical toll of the contest, and t...
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ statement win over the Melbourne Storm. Has it put their season back on track?
And is Chanel Harris-Tavita the long-term answer in the No.6 jersey? The boys also look ahead to this weekend’s home clash against the Gold Coast Titans and what it means for the Warriors moving forward.
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This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ second straight defeat, going down 36–22 to the Cronulla Sharks. So what’s gone wrong for the side that burst out of the blocks to start the season?
We unpack the key issues, hear coach Andrew Webster’s refreshingly honest assessment of the team’s shortcomings, an...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Metc...
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...
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 f...
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