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    The Warriors have smashed the Sydney Roosters 42-18 to open their NRL season

    The Warriors have smashed the Sydney Roosters 42-18 to open their NRL season

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Chanel Harris-Tavita grabbed two of the Warriors seven tries, as they refused to settle on their 22-6 halftime lead.

    Coach Andrew Webster has singled out defensive interceptions, namely from workhorse forwards James Fisher-Harris and Kurt Capewell, as crucial.



    The Broncos have made a rough start to their title defence with a 26-nil loss to the Panthers in Brisbane.

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