New Zealand Herald league writers Michael Burgess and David Skipwith discuss the unconvincing form of Warriors’ hooker Issac Luke, examine the NRL’s controversial interpretation of the obstruction rule and look at the Warriors’ tricky round five clash with the Roosters.

A former Kiwi rugby league player jumped into the crowd to protect wives and children after fights broke out in the stands of a Super League match.

Warning: Graphic content. The 31-year-old former Warriors and Kiwis utility was punched to the ground by Wigan prop Ben Flower in just the second minute of play yesterday, before the Welshman kneeled over him and followed up with a second blow direct to the face.

Former Warriors player Ian Henderson has suffered an horrific leg break on Thursday, which has all but ended his season just three games in. Source: Sky Sport

A shattered Billy Slater is determined to play again despite being told his 2016 NRL campaign is all but over after just one game. The Melbourne Storm star underwent surgery in Sydney on Tuesday on his troublesome left shoulder for the second time in just nine months. Source: 9NEWS

Warriors Nines captain Shaun Johnson is ready to make his first playing appearance since recovering from the ankle injury that ruined his 2015 NRL season.

Former Australian league and rugby international Wendell Sailor remembers All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu.

The Kiwis and Roosters winger talks to Michael Burgess about meeting the Queen – and her Corgis, doing the haka inside Buckingham Palace and his team initiation back in 2008, including his own unique version of Scribe’s hit “Not Many”.

The Kiwis and Manly player talks to Michael Burgess about life on tour, seeing London for the first time and the dreaded team tradition where new players have to sing a song.

Former Warrior Sam Tomkins talks to the Herald's Michael Burgess about being back in England, back in Wigan and what knowledge he'll pass on to his side after playing with some of the Kiwis squad.

Kiwis and Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck talks to The Herald's Michael Burgess about being at such a historic stadium where Manchester United plays and being on tour with the Kiwis in England.

Kiwis winger Curtis Rona on his breakthrough NRL season, life on tour, the Kiwis brotherhood and being maybe the biggest winger in the world.

A league match was called off early after a player slapped the touch judge.

Herald League scribes David Skipwith and Michael Burgess discuss Kieran Foran's injury, the Warriors' signing of Jeff Robson, and preview Sunday's NRL grand final between the Broncos and Cowboys.

How did they do that? 2005 Kiwis coach Brian McClennan joins Michael Burgess to reflect on the incredible 24-0 win over Australia at Elland Road, and marvel at Stacey Jones’s epic journey to get there.

Herald League scribes Michael Burgess & David Skipwith Discuss the teams in the 2015 NRL finals

League Herald: Cameron McMillan and David Skipwith discuss the drama over Warriors players being out before last week’s match, rumours the club made a secret approach to former coach Ivan Cleary, and Simon Mannering’s response to the debate over his captaincy of the club.

Michael Burgess and David Skipwith look at the possible alternatives to Simon Mannering as Warriors captain, ask if coach Andrew McFadden is secure in his job and try to find any positives from the disastrous end to the season.

Injured Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson talks to Herald league writer David Skipwith about recovering from his season ending injury and beginning his rehab under the watchful eye of trainer Ruben Wiki. Johnson is targeting the 2016 Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines to make his playing return and talks passionately about the tournament’s significance to himself, the Warriors, and New Zealand rugby league fans.

Herald Rugby League experts Michael Burgess & David Skipwith Discuss the state of New Zealand Rugby League.

Herald League reporter Michael Burgess and Radio Sport’s Kent Johns examine the ongoing Konrad Hurrell dilemma, debate Benji Marshall’s idea for a 15-game NRL season and ask if the Warriors have got enough experience.

Sonny Bill Williams has delivered a heart felt apology to the Canterbury Bulldogs, seven years after walking out on the rugby league club. Williams made the apology in a video posted to the Canterbury website, in response to being named in the Bulldogs 'team of the decade' on Saturday night. "To anyone I've hurt along the way, I'm very sorry," he said. "I'm very proud, as are my family, to be involved with this team."

Winger Manu Vatuvei will be back playing on the left wing for this weekend's National Rugby League match against the Cronulla Sharks."It's always tought sitting back and watching...I'm never 100%, there is always little niggles on my body but this is something I can handle and I can keep playing with"

Bill Dalton, son of an All Black and more used to watching rugby union games at McLean Park, home of the Ranfurly Shield, said: "We were the events capital of Hawke's Bay.

The Warriors claim a 36-10 win over the Melbourne Storm. Video / Sky Sport

The best shots by Herald photographers at the Auckland NRL Nines.

We go behind the scenes with the Warriors at the Auckland NRL Nines 2015. Michael Craig, Brett Phibbs and Dean Purcell captured all the action.