For example, Nathan Fien has played a career total of 276 first-grade games but of those, 105 were at the Warriors. "These players and their families have made tremendous sacrifices since March when the challenges first began, which should be recognised as they return home to New Zealand at the end of the month. 2 days ago View More. "There's a good feeling around the place at the moment – certainly there's some confidence and some belief and that's a pretty lethal combination," he said.But he was cautious about announcing the Warriors would make the top eight. "Given the time frame towards where the season is scheduled to finish, the fact that you’ve got to do quarantine when you come home and the reasons for coming home. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she will try to help two New Zealand Warriors players who may get stranded in Australia "As for replacement players, George says discussions are ongoing with the NRL about how they can replace the four players. "In Australia, there’s certainly a significant change happening that's not a positive one," George said.
Let's do something about this Jacinda Ardern. Luck was well and truly on the Kiwis' side with Harris-Tavita's conversion hitting the right upright but bouncing in.And after tries to Pompey, George Jennings, Tuivasa-Sheck's second and Jazz Tevaga the score had ballooned out by six tries to one.It was an unhappy 150th NRL game for Knights prop David Klemmer.
The New Zealand Warriors arrived in Australia on May 3. "But you know the reality of the five players, three of them are in the starting 17 this week and they’re big contributors to our performance and the outcome of our team week-in, week-out. FULL TIME: Warriors vs Knights – Round 16, 2020 live match centre. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday said officials were "looking to resolve" the plight of two Warriors rugby league players who … Four Warriors players will return home to New Zealand later this month, after their long stint in Australia to save the NRL competition. Given those circumstances David, Ken, Agantius and King are free to go home. "From what I've been briefed on, it's a matter that is looking to be resolved... we've set some clear criteria and we have officials working through those applications," she told reporters.The Warriors have been based in Australia since early May so they can compete in the NRL without going through the strict border controls and quarantine periods imposed on both sides of the Tasman.Their decision to relocate from Auckland was pivotal in ensuring a full 16-team season could resume as the competition became one of the first in world sport to resume after a lengthy COVID-19 shutdown.A number of players have already flown back to New Zealand early because they were homesick and missed their families after months away in Australia.The content you requested does not exist or is not available anymore.
While the deadline was at the end of round ten, the club has decided for the players and the families to make the decision now so they and the team can get on with the season. "It's still to be finalised, but I know the players themselves are keen to play. I would also like to thank the RLPA staff for their support of the players during this time.
"The club's management has shown a level of compassion for the players in working through this and we appreciate their understanding of the unique set of circumstances each player is faced with," he said. "It's a tough gig for a young half to tell those senior players where to go and what to do. However, that hasn't been possible with a number of families unable to get an exemption. "We haven't had that conversation yet [about the finals]. (ABC News)Warriors boss Cameron George said the players left with the full support of the club and the remaining players. The New Zealand Warriors are set to be bolstered by two new additions to their squad, just as they lose four key members to the effects of Covid-19. "While there is a possibility the four players could be involved again in 2020, George was resigned to the fact they are unlikely to feature. 2 days ago Match Report. RFI is not responsible for the content of external websites. Payten: We played tough in second half. "This needs (to be) sorted! "Speaking to media on Wednesday, George confirmed that the changing situation in Australia with rising COVID-19 rates in Victoria and NSW did play into moving the decision forward. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically.
2 days ago 06:47 Press Conference. There hasn't been any sign of a favourable result, which we accepted was always a possibility. Warriors players Eliesa Katoa and Selestino Ravutaumada have been banned from returning to New Zealand at the end of the NRL season. Audience ratings certified by ACPM/OJD.New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday said officials were "looking to resolve" the plight of two Warriors rugby league players who face being stranded in Australia due to COVID-19 border restrictions.The Warriors this week revealed Eliesa Katoa and Selestino Ravutaumada had been told they could not return to New Zealand when the NRL season ends in Australia because they are not Kiwi citizens.Warriors chief executive Cameron George said the situation was "devastating" for the two 20-year-olds, who have no family in Australia and have lived in New Zealand for years after winning schoolboy scholarships. It was feared that Kearney's sacking would add to the desire of players to return home, feeling that the team's unity had been undermined by the club.Some NRL clubs have loaned players to the Warriors during their Australian stay. Kitchen cooking up special bond for team.
2 days ago Team Lists. "We play Parramatta next week and that will be our biggest test to see where we really are. "That's the development we needed from him," Payten said. "Under the circumstances, I don’t expect those players to participate at all for the rest of the season for the club," George said. You can also find the latest player signings and player movements for the upcoming season. View the latest NRL news and rumours for the New Zealand Warriors and their players. © 2020 Copyright RFI - All rights reserved.
There hasn’t been any sign of a favourable result, which we accepted was always a possibility.