News | Rugby League

2 Jul 2025 13:16

| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |

NZCity News

News

Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

Warriors halfback Chad Townsend concedes the weight on fullback Reece Walsh's shoulders is monumental, but he knows the 19-year-old is handling the responsibility well

Warriors halfback Chad Townsend concedes the weight on fullback Reece Walsh's shoulders is monumental, but he knows the 19-year-old is handling the responsibility well

27 August 2021 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The Kiwi NRL club's chances of reaching the finals are slim, but Walsh has provided a silver lining, emerging as one of the game's best young talents.

Townsend wants people to appreciate Walsh's skillset.

The Warriors take on the Raiders tonight with kick off at 8 o'clock.

RUGBY LEAGUE COVERAGE WITH PIT STOP. GET A FREE WARRANT OF FITNESS CHECK WITH EVERY EASY SERVICE.

>> More Rugby League News

Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby League articles

© 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

Other Rugby League News

02 Jul: The odds are shortening on Des Hasler being the first NRL head coach to be punted this season

02 Jul: Former Kiwis captain turned pundit Richie Barnett has explained why the Warriors can still finish in the NRL's top four, despite halfback Luke Metcalf's season-ending knee injury

02 Jul: The Dolphins now have eight of their top-30 NRL league squad absent with long-term injuries after scans on in-form playmaker Kodi Nikorima's hamstring

01 Jul: Confidence from one of the favourites to replace Luke Metcalf in the Warriors number seven jersey

01 Jul: Warriors reserve grade halfback Tanah Boyd's decision to reject an approach to join North Queensland in the NRL looks poised for reward

01 Jul: Warriors' reserve grade play-maker Tanah Boyd views himself as a logical replacement if halfback Luke Metcalf is ruled out for the NRL season with a knee injury

30 Jun: Canberra prop Josh Papalii has been dragged out of State of Origin league retirement to give Queensland's forward pack some oomph in the decider next Wednesday at Sydney

Top Stories

RUGBY
The spectre of a second-string opponent is just something the All Blacks have to deal with More...

BUSINESS
The Commerce Commission's issued a warning to Foodstuffs North Island, over an alleged breach of the Grocery Supply Code More...

Today's News

Rugby League:
The odds are shortening on Des Hasler being the first NRL head coach to be punted this season 13:07

Entertainment:
Sir Brian May doesn't believe that his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury has a secret daughter 13:06

Entertainment:
Scarlett Johansson has revealed that her twin brother Hunter was her most enthusiastic supporter at the premiere of Jurassic World Rebirth 12:36

Law and Order:
Police are preparing to investigate a Gore toddler's death - for a third time 12:27

Entertainment:
James Norton is "crazily grateful" for the "pain" of his split from Imogen Poots 12:06

Rugby League:
Former Kiwis captain turned pundit Richie Barnett has explained why the Warriors can still finish in the NRL's top four, despite halfback Luke Metcalf's season-ending knee injury 11:57

Law and Order:
Cordons are up around a home in Auckland's Ponsonby - where a person was found dead last night 11:47

Entertainment:
Rihanna's father died of cancer and other serious illnesses 11:36

Rugby League:
The Dolphins now have eight of their top-30 NRL league squad absent with long-term injuries after scans on in-form playmaker Kodi Nikorima's hamstring 11:07

Entertainment:
Sir David Beckham has had an operation to repair a broken wrist he suffered in 2003 11:06

News Search

© 2025 New Zealand City Ltd