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NRL: Hoffman pumped up for Nines
The Warriors and expectation have always been uncomfortable bedfellows, but forward Ryan Hoffman believes his team can handle the hype ahead of the Auckland NRL Nines.

Roosters' bold bid to bring back SBW
Reports out of Australia claim the Sydney Roosters are sending out an SOS NRL offer to Sonny Bill Williams for this year's NRL season.

Chris Rattue: Don't be fooled by the New Zealand Warriors
The 2015 season was the year of giving up on the Warriors for Chris Rattue, and he writes that sinking feeling hasn't gone away.

Pearce controversy takes sinister turn
The identity of the man who is alleged to have sold the footage of NRL player Mitchell Pearce drunk and simulating sex with a dog, has been posted on social media.

Text twist in Pearce investigation
The potentially damaging series of mobile phone text message includes new allegations surrounding the night which has left Pearce's NRL career in jeopardy.

Mitchell Pearce: My behaviour was unacceptable
A shattered Mitchell Pearce has addressed the media for the first time about the Australia Day scandal that threatens to derail his career.

NRL Nines: Legends in battle of the boots
The attacking brilliance of Carlos Spencer is perhaps without peer, but the former All Black, Blues and Auckland rugby playmaker makes no secret that he used to borrow from Australian league immortal Andrew Johns' extensive bag of tricks.

NRL: Another Rooster in the dog house
The Roosters have again attracted unwanted off-field attention, with Martin Kennedy following Mitchell Pearce into infamy.

Crowe involved in bust-up over Kiwi
Details have emerged over why Hollywood star Russell Crowe was forced to apologise to one of his players following an argument.

Michael Burgess: Nines risk season plans
Warriors coach Andrew McFadden must undertake a delicate balancing act over the next fortnight - even before the NRL season begins.

Downer takes on Nines sponsorship
Engineering and infrastructure group Downer has stepped up as the new naming sponsor for the 2016 NRL Nines, after original major supporter Dick Smith went into receivership.

Warriors go head to head
The blitzing speed of several key Warriors stars has been shown off in a video shot during a training session held yesterday.

Carlos Spencer's cameo at the Auckland Nines
Spy hears Carlos Spencer is dusting off his footy boots and is set to return to his beloved Eden Park for a cameo role in the NRL Auckland Nines in February.

Dick Smith problems 'won't impact' Nines
Organisers of the rugby league tournament to be held at Eden Park next month say the event will go ahead as scheduled.