As the Warriors enter the second half of the season, their defence needs to be the key focus point, writes Richie Barnett.

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden wants the fullback to produce his best form before he returns to England.

Reports from Sydney suggest the Parramatta Eels are keen on signing rookie Warriors fullback Tui Lolohea as fullback for next season.

Warriors hooker Thomas Leuluai's season is over after scans yesterday confirmed he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Parramatta on Saturday.

The Warriors have won back to back matches for just the second time this season, with a thrilling 17-13 golden point win over the Eels.

Melbourne Storm NRL coach Craig Bellamy says his team is in better shape than it was at the same time last year but they need to bank more points before the Origin series.

Gold Coast coach Neil Henry believes Daly Cherry-Evans will honour his deal to join the Titans despite his mate, forward Nate Myles', decision to join NRL rivals Manly.

You have to feel some sympathy for Konrad Hurrell. He's on the sidelines for the next three weeks - and partly because of a stupid tackle by Anthony Tupou.

Russell Packer enjoyed the company of his former Warriors teammates after Saturday night's last-minute win over the Sharks in Sydney.

As Jonathan Wright approaches his 100th match tomorrow, he credits the Warriors for helping him rediscover his love for the 13-man code.

If NRL jerseys were handed out on the back of pure effort and training commitment, Dominique Peyroux would be one of the first Warriors picked every week.

Des Hasler has urged Canterbury Bulldogs captain James Graham not to tone down his firebrand style when he returns from suspension in tonight's blockbuster against the Roosters.