A big crowd, urging the Warriors on and putting pressure on the referee, should help swing things the home side's way.

Veteran halfback Brett Kimmorley confirmed today he will retire from rugby league at the end of the NRL season.

Kevin Locke still feels the effects of hitting the post in a match-winning try against the Roosters nine weeks ago.

Frank Pritchard's NRL future has finally been resolved, with the Kiwis second rower bound for the Bulldogs next year.

With the benefit of hindsight, NRL video referees will be equipped with high definition televisions for the finals series.

The third party component of the deal to keep Manu Vatuvei at the Warriors for at least three more seasons may not be revealed for some time.

Gold Coast underlined their NRL title credentials with a 23-14 win over the Sydney Roosters on Monday night.

Hooker Ian Henderson is to cut short his contract with the Warriors to join Les Catalans in the British Super League.

Brisbane captain Darren Lockyer is set to step up his bid to return from from injury against the Warriors on Friday.

Captain Simon Mannering celebrates his first half try, but the smile later vanished when his side was pipped at the death.

Warriors hooker Ian Henderson has been ruled out of tomorrow night's NRL match against the Manly Sea Eagles.

Wests Tigers say there has been no talk of payback ahead on Sunday's showdown against Parramatta.