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    The Warriors have made a statement to open their NRL season after thumping the Roosters 42-18 in Auckland

    The Warriors have made a statement to open their NRL season after thumping the Roosters 42-18 in Auckland

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The Mount Smart club led 22-6 at the break, before powering on with three second half tries

    Reigning premiers the Broncos have made a horror start to their campaign with a 26-nil loss to the Panthers in Brisbane.



    The Hurricanes have blown away the Waratahs 59-19 in their Super Rugby match in Sydney.

    The 'Canes have run nine tries in a dominant display, with centre Billy Proctor grabbing a hat-trick.

    The Chiefs have toppled Moana Pasifika 57-24 in Hamilton.



    The Wellington Phoenix have scrapped to a one-all draw with Adelaide in their A-League fixture away.

    The Nix opened the scoring through Manjrekar James - before Adelaide equalised in the second half.



    Paul Coll is through to the semi-finals of the New Zealand Squash Open.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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