Warriors v Knights: Why massive NRL finals match at Eden Park raises conflicting emotions for fans
9 sources·Updated September 21, 2026
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- ABC Sport AU·15h agoNRL set to axe ref Klein after controversial semifinal ending
The NRL admits the Warriors were wrongly denied a crucial late penalty in their 12-10 semi-final loss to Newcastle, and that could cost top referee Ashley Klein a preliminary final.
Read at ABC Sport AU → - The Spinoff NZ·21h agoWarriors fans, we lost fair and square. Stop blaming the refs
Whether you agree with the calls or not, pelting match officials with projectiles is never a good look. Last night, the New Zealand Warriors played their final game of the 2026 National Rugby League season at Eden Park. A tight contest played in front of the largest rugby league…
Read at The Spinoff NZ → - RNZ Sports NZ·22h agoNRL: Eden Park boss urges tougher action on unruly sports fans after Warriors' loss
Nick Sautner wants fines and lengthy venue bans after bottles, cans and rubbish were thrown towards officials following the Warriors' loss on Sunday night.
Read at RNZ Sports NZ → - NZ Herald Sport·1d agoWarriors fall short in semi-final as season ends with defeat to Newcastle Knights
A great occasion. A massive crowd. And a terrible result.
Read at NZ Herald Sport → - Stuff NZ·2d agoWarriors’ NRL season on the line against Knights at sold-out Eden ParkRead at Stuff NZ →
