The Warriors Waffle podcast discusses the New Zealand Warriors, the NRL and all other things rugby league, we take a weekly dive into the latest game, preview the upcoming clash and have some fun along the way.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 47:23
It was prelim finals week, game one didn't but game two most definitely eased a bit of pain still being felt by the Warriors nation, the Knights beating the Panthers to advance…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:03:53
That one is going to sting for a while, some will argue we had the chance to win taken away from us, others will say we didn't play well enough, either way it's a disappointing…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:00:03
Whether we wanted to believe it or not, it was always going to be a massive ask for us to beat arguably the form team of the past two months, the Dolphins backline is by far the…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:00:18
Was this the best warm up for the finals? Possibly not, but we got the win against a game Sea Eagles team who came to play, they probably did us a favor showing what we need to…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:09:39
That game had something for everyone - the hit of the year, fourteen tries, impressive running and tackle busting stats from multiple players, big effort from the Knights to stay…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:00:29
Any time we put 40 plus on a team and get the win is great but the Rabbits scoring 26 in quick time, mostly down our right side, is a cause for concern, an injury to DWZ is also…
Aug 17, 2026 · 52:54
Yes, the Broncos are terrible at the moment but putting them to the sword at Suncorp will never get old, very professional performance from the team the only bummer being Metcalf…
Aug 10, 2026 · 56:31
If anyone had any doubts about our 2026 premiership credentials, then THAT performance from the boys against Penrith at a rocking Mt Smart should have put that to bed, we have a…
Aug 3, 2026 · 49:58
That is the way to respond to disappointing loss, the boys came out and put a clinic on against the Titans in from of a large crows on the Gold Coast, the inclusive of Leka at…
Jul 28, 2026 · 50:01
We came up against a rampaging Dogs team that were up for this game, it was hard to watch but we didn't actually play that badly and ultimately it may be good for us in the long…
Jun 30, 2026 · 35:36
The boys from the Waffle congregated in Brisbane to watch the Warriors take on the Dolphins at Suncorp, it was great to be together, the game was a cracker, the result not so…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:07:13
It was great to see a full house at the new stadium in Christchurch and the boys turned it on to get a good win over a strong Cowboys team, the real test comes this week as the…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:12:35
It was a gritty effort from the boys which ultimately came up short, no help given from Sutton but you can't be angry when you lose to two miracle plays in the matter of minutes,…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:14:52
We were so close! It still hurts a few days removed and it's a bitter pill to swallow but we will learn a lot from the loss and still be pround of the team for going to to toe…
May 25, 2026 · 51:06
It wasn't pretty in parts but our class shone through to get a win against the hapless Dragons on a raining evening at Kograh. That was the appetiser before next week's top of…
May 18, 2026 · 57:15
Get that one onto ya!!!! What a performance from the boys to hammer the Broncos in front a massive contingent of Warriors fans at Magic Round, it was a sight to behold and will…
May 4, 2026 · 1:09:54
With some help from the ref, this was close for a while but eventually the Warriors changed gears and pulled away for a comfortable win against the Eels, a well earned bye before…
Apr 28, 2026 · 56:25
The boys got the work done in front of a great crowd in Wellington agaisnt a dangerous Dolphins team, it wasn't pretty and at times it was a nerve wracking but we will take the…
Apr 20, 2026 · 59:20
We got the win over a Titans team who have been a nuisance to us in recent history, it wasn't perfect but the boys got the job done on a windy night in Auckland, a bigger test…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:07:03
Get that one into ya!!! What a performance from the boys in Melbourne, it is very satisfying to erase some the anguish (and demons) we have felt against the Storm for the last…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:01:43
That was the description of the game by Andrew Webster after the loss against the Sharks, it was a hard one to watch, the boys tear the game apart and then look forward to (gulp)…
Mar 30, 2026 · 55:17
Where did that performance come from? It wasn't pleasant to sit through and very different from the three pervious games but with the mistakes we made we got what we deserved,…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:06:11
Top of the table!! And we deserve to be to the way the team has played this year, a dominate win over a depleted Knights team added to that, the boys dissect the game and look…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:07:47
Don't say it, don't even think it! The Warriors put on a clinic against the Raiders and the fan base is buzzing, lets enjoy the win and some of the amazing individual efforts but…
Mar 10, 2026 · 52:32
That is the way to start a season! A great performance from the Warriors to put a score on the Roosters at a sold out Ericsson Stadium, a solid team effort and something to build…
Mar 3, 2026 · 53:21
The off season was good but its great to have the NRL back, the boys make their predictions for the season ahead and look forward to the Warriors first round clash at home with…
Nov 4, 2025 · 51:03
It was a fantastic performance from the Kiwis to beat Tonga, the boys dive into the game and also talk about some of the other news from the rugby league world. Bring on Samoa in…
Oct 21, 2025 · 1:08:36
We were treated to an all time great international game on Sunday to kick off the Pacific Championship for 2025, it was a war and we loved it! We dissect this game, briefly talk…
Oct 1, 2025 · 57:06
After a great regular season and some very entertaining finals match ups we come down to the final this Sunday with the Storm and Broncos ready to battle it out, more importantly…
Sep 16, 2025 · 59:26
The boys fought bravely but with no help from the officials at all (again) our season is over at the hands of the Panthers, this wasn't the only game this weekend that was…
Sep 9, 2025 · 57:35
It was a weird old game against Manly, with no help (like usual) from the ref or the bunker we got very close to ruining DCE's farewell, we discuss the game but more importantly…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:00:45
We have had some terrible calls over the years but that one from Friday night ranks right up there, come with us today as we try and purge the anger... warriorswaffle@outlook.com…
Aug 24, 2025 · 51:00
On the back of great fan support on the Gold Coast the boys got the job done against the Titans, it wasn't perfect but there was improvement which is what we want to see with…
Aug 17, 2025
It's a win but boy did we make it hard for ourselves, it guarantees a finals spot but we are going to have to drastically improve if we are going to complete come September.…
Aug 11, 2025 · 43:09
This week the boys got to catch the game v Bulldogs together in Sydney, like the weather in Sydney the result was an average one, what was supposed be a soft run home has now…
Aug 3, 2025
The league gods are playing with us this week, the door for a win was pushed open when Herbie got snipered and we fought our way back into the game to lose it in the last…
Jul 29, 2025 · 51:33
You would think a team in the top four would be able to put away the team running last but this is the Titians we are talking about here who, at the moment have the wood over us,…
Jul 22, 2025 · 1:00:40
How is everyone doing after that finish?!! Leka strikes again to grab a famous victory against a spirited Knights team, we made it hard for ourselves and we had plenty of chances…
Jul 15, 2025 · 55:17
There was some trepidation heading into the Tigers game but the boys turned up in put in a good performance to see them off, great to see Tanah Boyd get a run and show what he…
Jul 11, 2025 · 30:16
The Maroons, on the back of a Tom Dearden masterclass, came to Sydney and put on a fantastic performance to take out this years Origin series, the future looks bright for this…
Jul 1, 2025 · 1:07:07
It was a pretty bleak day out for the Warriors in Brisbane, a great contingent of fans turned up to watch us not play very well and to top that off our luck has most definitely…
Jun 24, 2025 · 56:58
It was all set up for a win against a weakened, reigning premier Panthers team, the problem is we didn't turn up to beat them, injuries to two key players did not help but we…
Jun 20, 2025 · 35:17
If you are a Queensland fan you must be feeling pretty good about the win, NSW fans may feel a bit robbed as there was some dodgy stuff going on with the ref but ultimately it…
Jun 10, 2025 · 56:32
It's three days removed from the game but we are still beaming about a fantastic win over the Sharks, a great all round performance from the boys, its very sweet being a Warriors…
Jun 4, 2025 · 56:38
The boys are back this week to discuss last week's Origin game, the unnecessarily close win over the Bunnies, how Barnett's injury will affect us and look forward to the clash…
May 26, 2025 · 55:08
It was a tough night in front of the blacked out crowd back at Mt Smart, the Raiders came to play and pushed the limits, the ref was in a mood to blow the pea out but ultimately…
May 20, 2025 · 1:05:35
A tight and slightly stressful win against the Dolphins makes it five in a row! We dive into the game, preview the massive clash next weekend back home against the Raiders and…
May 12, 2025 · 1:06:19
It wasn't pretty and it wasn't polished but wins are hard to come by at WIN stadium for us so we will certainly take it, the boys dive into the game and look forward to the…
May 5, 2025 · 1:05:48
A breakout performance from Luke Metcalf got us home in the wet at Magic Round against a good Cowboys team but it wasn't without some drama and stress, we will take the win and…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:08:29
We celebrate one hundred episodes of the Waffle on the show today, nice do to it with a win over the Knights fresh in the memory bank, it was a solid performance from the boys,…
Apr 22, 2025 · 1:03:54
A tough, hard fought golden point win against the Broncos in terrible conditions somewhat elevates the disappointment of getting pumped by the Storm the week before, again we…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:01:48
17 times in a row is enough now, isn't it? it was a very violent crash back down to earth against the Storm in Melbourne, should we have been surprised by this outcome? Probably…
Apr 2, 2025 · 1:06:30
Thank goodness for Leka! We will take the win, but we were very lucky to win that game against the Tigers, not from the on-field performance but from glaringly bad mistakes in…
Mar 24, 2025 · 1:00:47
As the bandwagon returned to Mt Smart, high expectation filled the autumn air, a seven-year itch needed to be scratched and what better way to exorcise those demons than choking…
Mar 17, 2025 · 1:00:19
Well, that was crazier than Charles Manson eating fruit loops on your front porch! A fantastic win at home against the high-flying eagles was most unexpected, but we will…
Mar 4, 2025 · 1:29:15
It had the potential to be a landmark moment for the club in Las Vegas but it turned into a disaster of giant proportions, the Raiders were far too good for a Warriors team, that…
Feb 19, 2025 · 1:11:17
It's great to be back after a nice off season to talk rugby league again, we discuss the two pre season trials, look forward to round one from Las Vegas and make some bold…
Nov 13, 2024
The 2024 rugby league season has come to an end, it was nice for the Kiwis to finish off with a good win, we got to see Shaun at his masterful best one last time and we unearthed…
Nov 4, 2024 · 1:03:33
The boys are back this week to review the games so far in the 2024 Pacific Cup, specifically the two losses the Kiwis have had, the game against Tonga was an all time classic and…
Oct 8, 2024 · 1:13:10
Congratulations to the Panthers on the win in the Grand Final, whether you are a fan or not, four in a row is very impressive and must be admired, even if this one was…
Sep 30, 2024 · 1:00:28
Prelim finals weekend did not disappoint with two very entertaining games, the Storm flexing their minor premier muscles and the reigning premiers getting a timely shake before…
Sep 23, 2024 · 1:01:29
The Roosters and Sharks both move on after securing wins in week two of the finals, the boys discuss the games, highlight some spectacular individual performances and preview the…
Sep 17, 2024 · 1:09:37
Week one of the finals certainly did not disappoint with four great games, some performances were brilliant, others not so much... warriorswaffle@outlook.com This podcast is…
Sep 9, 2024 · 45:31
Like a rare successful downgrading at the NRL judiciary, the boys have made the 17 this week and whilst not delivering the sort of minutes the listeners have become accustomed to…
Sep 2, 2024 · 1:28:12
The way Shaun Johnson led the Warriors to a great win over the Sharks in the final game of the year shows you the man is pure class, it was great to be able to watch an all time…
Aug 25, 2024 · 1:17:31
You would think that the NRL may have tried to make Shaun's last home game memorable, they did but not for the right reasons, some terribly frustrating officiating ruined what…
Aug 13, 2024 · 1:09:57
Rugby league can be a cruel game, after fighting our way back to even the score against the Dolphins how tragically poetic that it was a ex Warrior that sunk the dagger in during…
Aug 5, 2024 · 1:19:45
What a week in Warriors world, Friday we get our pants pulled down at home against a terrible Eels team and today we get the news that Shaun Johnson is retiring, you would think…
Jul 27, 2024 · 1:03:44
We will definitely take the win against the tigers but it wasn't pretty and if we are going to play finals we need to step it up big time! The boys break the game down, highlight…
Jul 22, 2024 · 56:59
The loss against the Raiders hurts in more ways than one but it is not season over for us just yet, the boys dissect the game and preview what the rest of the season may hold for…
Jul 19, 2024 · 1:01:58
The 2024 Origin decider certainly did not disappoint, it will go down as an all time classic, the boys are back off a short break to review the game and also preview the Warriors…
Jul 8, 2024 · 1:22:37
It's lucky Origin is on next week to take our minds off of the game against the Bulldogs... the boys are back to review that game a preview the Origin 3 decider! This podcast is…
Jul 2, 2024 · 1:12:19
We will take the win but don't get too excited, this was a Broncos team depleted of the their stars, the real test is coming this week in a tantalising match up with the vastly…
Jun 27, 2024 · 1:09:05
It has taken us a few extra days to process the hell that was the game against the Titans but its time for a purge, while we are here we review an interesting Origin game from…
Jun 16, 2024 · 1:17:09
It's at the point now that is becoming ridiculous, another great chance to beat our nemesis and we cock it up worse than Hynes conversion attempt on Friday night. Fair play to…
Jun 10, 2024 · 1:20:41
A very good outing from the Warriors to rack up a score against an under the pump Cowboys team, it was a great performance, the entree before the main meal that is playing the…
Jun 7, 2024 · 1:08:40
That was a dominant performance by the Maroons in Origin one - don't worry, we aren't going to debate whether it was a send off offence or not (it was) - the boys go through the…
May 28, 2024 · 1:20:56
Anyone would think the we were watching a soap opera the way the drama unfolded leading up to the game against the Dolphins, however the Warriors stepped up and produced a…
May 20, 2024 · 1:22:36
That was awesome, an all time great win against the DV-ous Panthers, a break out game for some of our young boys who did the club, the fans and their families proud!…
May 15, 2024 · 1:22:58
That was a tough one to watch, not helped at all by some terrible non calls from the team of officials, we also did not play very well, not so sure it is going to me a magical…
May 7, 2024 · 1:25:37
There is no other way to describe it, that game was an all round bludger, from the terrible refereeing performance to the way we played, the weather and the ground conditions it…
Apr 27, 2024 · 1:34:33
Another Anzac Day game, another frustrating loss, fair play to the Titans who came to win but it wasn't without a little help, both from us and the ref. The boys dissect the…
Apr 22, 2024 · 1:05:13
Did anyone see that coming? were the signs there and we were blinded by all the recent success? probably but no one picked it, the boys discuss the game and try to figure out…
Apr 16, 2024 · 1:25:05
It's only round 6 and already we are getting some crazy games of footy, none more so that the draw with Manly, what a game! The boys dissect the game, touch briefly on the other…
Apr 9, 2024 · 1:17:33
Recently this fixture has been an unhappy watch but on a brilliant afternoon sunshine in Sydney the Warriors put on a class performance to blow the Rabbits off the park. The boys…
Apr 2, 2024 · 1:30:16
Forget chocolate eggs or hot cross buns, we got RTS playing fullback this week and it was the best Easter gift of all! The boys dive into the game, review the other games from…
Mar 23, 2024 · 1:22:01
The Warriors made it hard for themselves but through some acts of individual brilliance got the win over the Raiders in a hard fought match. The boys dissect the game and preview…
Mar 19, 2024 · 1:17:20
Dutchy penned this week's title, it was a heartbreaking night in Melbourne however the team showed a lot of grit and determination that the loss is a little easier to take. Bring…
Mar 11, 2024 · 1:25:25
It wasn't the result we wanted round 1 at home against the Sharks but it certainly isn't time to panic, the boys dive into the game to pick out some good and bad stuff and also…
Mar 6, 2024 · 47:09
The wait is almost over for the Warriors season to start and here at the Waffle couldn't be more excited, the boys preview the clash with the Sharks and touch on some other NRL…
Feb 26, 2024 · 1:16:57
After a well needed off season break the boys are back and rearing to go for the 2024 NRL season, we discuss the two trial games, the make up of the squad for round one and get…
Nov 6, 2023
The Kiwi team put on an all time great performance in Hamilton to erase any lingering depression New Zealand sports fans were experiencing from the week before, it was one for…
Oct 24, 2023 · 1:24:16
Your eyes and ears are not deciving you this is the same episode but due to a late night editing error from Cletus you got some behind the scenes material which was terrible,…
Oct 2, 2023 · 1:27:35
What a way to finsish off what has been a great NRL season, that was an all time great grand final win by the Pnathers, congretualtiosn to them on securing the three peat! The…
Sep 25, 2023 · 1:29:27
It's always tough losing a finals game, even more so when you don't get a fair shake, some of the refereeing decisions in this game were shocking to say the least, the boys…
Sep 18, 2023 · 1:19:12
What a night it was, the boys put on their best display this year but to do it in a home final just makes it so much better, a game no one will forget anytime soon, now week look…
Sep 10, 2023
It was always going to be a hard ask to play Penrith at their home in a final, throw into that the cruel twist of fate that saw SJ get injured and ruled out, it ended up being a…
Sep 4, 2023
The finals are here and we couldn't be more excited, the boys have played well beyond anyone's expectations and thoroughly deserve to be here, its a massive game coming up…
Aug 29, 2023 · 58:53
There are no easy games in the NRL, the Dragons were never going to be a push over but the Warriors look like they have an eye on the finals already, hard to blame them, they got…
Aug 23, 2023 · 10:02
While Dutchy enjoys a well earned week off Cletus is back for a mini episode to briefly talk about the win over the Sea Eagles but also to ponder some of rugby leagues greatest…
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