When schoolboy rugby league sensation Reuben Porter finishes class each week, he grabs his passport and a backpack and heads to the airport.

The Warriors saw off a determined Broncos side to claim a hard-fought win at Mt Smart Stadium tonight.

The Warriors are acutely aware the next few weeks' results could play a role in determining how their season pans out.

Kevin Locke will soon drift away from the Warriors to play in the UK Super League and I can't help but think what a wasted talent, writes Richie Barnett.

Warriors Gisborne venture a successPoor crowd attendances have marred the first half of the NRL season and things took another dip last week when clubs were without their State of Origin stars.

An unpaid loan made to Kevin Locke is believed to be stalling his planned early move to Salford.

However you approach Round 15 of Dream Team Fantasy NRL, there will be an element of luck involved with how many of your fantasy stars actually take the field.

Out of favour Warriors fullback Kevin Locke continues to test the club’s patience after playing a club match without permission on the weekend.

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden has made three changes to his pack for Saturday's round 15 NRL clash against the Brisbane Broncos at Mt Smart Stadium.

This year's NRL Nines tournament has delivered a healthy $9.35 million back in to the Auckland economy - more than double the expected return.

Auckland's NRL Nines tournament is under threat next year because of an impasse between the National Rugby League and organisers of the Cricket World Cup.

Halfway through the season, it's apparent how unpredictable selecting a top eight at the beginning of the year really is.

Jacob Lillyman hopes his call-up to the Queensland State of Origin squad doesn't see him filling the 18th-man role once again.

With just two wins from their opening seven games, the Warriors were given little hope against a full-strength Storm outfit.

Take it as a given that the Warriors were interested in signing Manly centre Steve Matai, despite club denials.

A clumsily recalled line from Gone With the Wind has cost a veteran rugby league commentator his job, after Warren Ryan refused to apologise for using the word "darkie" on air.

The Warriors' second-half collapse against South Sydney in Perth on Saturday night was a stark reminder of their glaring shortcomings.

The Warriors are confident they can stay at Mt Smart beyond 2018, despite the council's stated intentions to shift them to Eden Park.

For someone who claims not to seek the limelight, Eric Watson has spent a lot of time in it in 2014.

Cowboys and New South Wales prop James Tamou has added his voice to calls for State of Origin to be played as stand-alone fixtures.

The Warriors are a viable business entity and in good financial shape with strong revenue streams, because of Wayne Scurrah.

Rabbitohs hooker Issac Luke is relishing the prospect of lining up against some of his best friends when they host the Warriors at nib Stadium in Perth tonight.