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The Big League Podcast

The Big League Podcast

Written by: Newstalk ZB
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Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL.

This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.

A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.

The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

2026 Newstalk ZB
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Episodes
  • Episode 112 - Warriors Wobble: Time for Change?
    Jul 27 2026

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess unpack the Warriors’ disappointing defeat to the Bulldogs.

    With missed tackles, handling errors, and a lacklustre kicking game leaving Andrew Webster scratching his head – where did it all go wrong?

    Should Luke Metcalf be brought back into the side?

    The boys tackle the big talking points, preview the Warriors’ next clash, and ask one simple question: are you ready for Wahs World?

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    30 mins
  • Episode 111 - A Win's a Win... Right?
    Jul 20 2026

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ gritty but far-from-convincing 20-12 victory over the Dragons.

    The boys debate whether sitting atop the NRL ladder earns teams a little extra favour from the referees, and hear from rising Warriors star Tanner Stowers-Smith after his side’s round 20 triumph.

    Plus, what the performance tells us about the Warriors' premiership credentials as the finals race heats up.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 110 -Alofiana Khan-Pereira on Warriors bounce-back and practicing his Pūkana
    Jul 13 2026

    This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald league writer Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley are joined by Warriors winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira to unpack the highs and lows from the club's emphatic 32-6 victory over the Wests Tigers.

    AKP gives his insight into the performance, the team's growing confidence, and what's driving the Warriors as they enter the business end of the season.

    The boys also cast an eye forward to a crucial showdown with the Dragons at Go Media Stadium, discussing what's at stake and where the match could be won and lost.

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    41 mins
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