This week on The Big League Podcast - Australian rugby league journalist and Triple M radio host Ben Dobbin joins to explain why Kurt Capewell has earned a shock recall to the Queensland State of Origin side. Dobbin will argue why New Zealand needs to host a State of Origin match, why the Anzac Day test should return and reveal how seriously the Christchurch bid for an NRL team being taken in Australia. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess react to a frustrating defeat to Storm and examine how the Wa...
Jun 17, 2024•36 min
This week on The Big League Podcast - what on earth does Andrew Webster do with the halves combination after a stellar performance from Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita, and Shaun Johnson back next week? Nathan Limm is joined by Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley to analyse the Warriors' hiding of the Cowboys and rate their chances of upsetting the Storm at Mt Smart this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2024•33 min
This week on The Big League Podcast - One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris joins to explain how they're looking to use Artificial Intelligence to help the Warriors strategize. Paris also discusses last year's public feud with the NRL referees and what he's learned as the sponsor of one of Aotearoa's most major sports teams. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess will name their top players, biggest surprise and biggest disappointment to mark the halfway point in the season and take a look at the...
Jun 04, 2024•40 min
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Adam Pompey reflects on another outstanding win from a depleted side over the top four Dolphins, which he describes as a "dogfight". Pompey discusses the struggle of getting demoted to reserve grade after Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's return and gives his take on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's performance at fullback. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack the result, Mitch Barnett's State of Origin call-up and more off-field drama for Addin Fonua-Blake. ...
May 27, 2024•33 min
This week on The Big League Podcast - Newstalk ZB's voice of sport in Christchurch Nick Bewley joins Nathan Limm to react to a famous and shocking Warriors win over the Panthers in Brisbane. The duo going unpack the stellar performances of Te Maire Martin and Taine Tuaupiki, with words from coach Andrew Webster and stand-in skipper Mitch Barnett. Nathan and Nick discuss the formula for repeating that success against the Dolphins back at Mt Smart on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
May 20, 2024•34 min
This week on The Big League Podcast - Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess will attempt to unravel another harrowing loss and survey the damage from injuries to Shaun Johnson and possibly Wayde Egan and Freddy Lussick. The duo give their two cents on who should play halfback and whether there's a snowball's chance in hell of the Warriors turning it around against the Panthers in Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 13, 2024•31 min
This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Kiwis coach and New Zealand rugby league legend Sir Graham Lowe joins to break down what's going wrong with the Warriors attack. He gives his take on the bunker and whether team changes need to be made. Nathan Limm loses his rag at Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's would-be penalty try. Michael Burgess explains why nothing is working for the Warriors and why there's more pain to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 06, 2024•35 min
This week on The Big League Podcast - a despondent Dallin Watene-Zelezniak joins to explain that shocking loss to the Gold Coast Titans on Anzac Day. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess discuss what's going wrong with the Warriors' defence - 43 missed tackles - and the duo explain why their next opponents the Knights are in exactly the same boat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2024•29 min
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. Nathan and Burge react to the James Fisher-Harris signing and analyse what m...
Apr 22, 2024•33 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 15, 2024•32 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 08, 2024•33 min
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 and complains about Nathan's Easter egg haul. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Apr 01, 2024•33 min
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 versus the Raiders plus all the positives ahead of the Knights gam...
Mar 25, 2024•34 min
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. Burge takes his shirt off at Eden Park and gloats about his perfect tipping ...
Mar 18, 2024•34 min
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 graveyard of AAMI Park with a victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Mar 11, 2024•37 min
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 racism incident and the first round of predictions for the year. See...
Mar 05, 2024•31 min
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 Dolphins. They also speculate on the Addin Fonua-Blake contracting ...
Feb 26, 2024•34 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 04, 2023•48 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2023•42 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 20, 2023•54 min
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 Newcastle side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 06, 2023•46 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2023•45 min
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 the Warriors should take an NRL finals game to Eden Park. See omnys...
Aug 23, 2023•28 min
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 up a pressing dilemma with September fast approaching. See omnystud...
Aug 16, 2023•43 min
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 to the Warriors trip to the 'Tron to take on the Tigers. See omnystu...
Aug 09, 2023•54 min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 02, 2023•37 min
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 haircut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 19, 2023•40 min
Sir Peter Leitch - the Mad Butcher - explains why he thinks Andrew Webster is "The Messiah", provides an insight into how the Warriors are coping with the increased expectation and gives Nathan Limm plenty of stick for asking stupid questions. Michael Burgess reacts to the players' media ban and their dispute with the NRL. Nathan and Burge dissect the epic win over the Eels and unpack whether the Warriors can pull off another victory over the Cronulla Sharks. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Jul 12, 2023•43 min
Senior NZ Herald writer Michael Burgess reveals the details of his one-on-one chat with Shaun Johnson and why the halfback is likely to be absent from the Warriors' next NRL game against the Parramatta Eels. Nathan Limm tees off about the Warriors' inability to adapt to wet conditions after their capitulation against the Rabbitohs at Mt Smart. The duo analyse the potential weaknesses in the Eels and Burge gives Nathan plenty of stick about Queensland's State of Origin dominance over New South Wa...
Jul 05, 2023•39 min
