The Big League Podcast
by Newstalk ZB
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.
Episodes
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Episode 130: Kiwis vs Kangaroos: Bring It On
The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns are through to their respective Rugby League World Cup finals. Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the Kiwis' dominant second-half demolition of Tonga and review Australia's emphatic win over Samoa. And the boys ask the big question heading into the decider: should...
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Episode 129: Kiwis march on as World Cup heats up
The Kiwis are through to the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals, but do they have what it takes to go all the way? On the latest episode of The Big League Podcast, Nick Bewley and Michael Burgess dissect New Zealand's win over Fiji, wrap up all the other action from across the tournament, and…
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Episode 128: World Cup mismatches and a Kiwis masterclass
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down all the action from week two of the Rugby League World Cup. With several one-sided scorelines already raising questions, they debate whether the tournament should be streamlined to avoid further blowout results. The...
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Episode 127: World Cup winners, losers and Warriors drama
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess review the opening week of the Rugby League World Cup. Who impressed, who disappointed, and which teams have already put the rest of the competition on notice? The boys also dive into the growing drama at the Warriors, as...
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Episode 126: What went wrong against Australia?
On this episode of The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Chris Reeve dissect the Kiwis' heartbreaking Rugby League World Cup opening defeat to the Kangaroos. What went wrong, what can be taken as a positive, and what needs to improve ahead of their next assignment? The boys break down the key...
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Episode 125: Kiwis v Kangaroos: Let the World Cup begin
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley have everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby League World Cup. The boys break down the key contenders, major storylines and New Zealand’s chances of lifting the trophy. Plus, Kiwis debutant Jacob Laban joins the podcast ahead...
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Episode 124: NRL grand final review - The Kiwis' winners and worries
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the NRL grand final, highlighting the standout Kiwi performances on rugby league's biggest stage. They also discuss the growing concern around Kalyn Ponga, with the Kiwis star facing a potential ban just two weeks out...
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Episode 123: Dreams come true for Newcastle
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess look back on the incredible Preliminary Final between the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers that saw Newcastle turn their team from Wooden Spooners to Grand Finalists. They also preview the Grand Final in which the Knights...
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Episode 122: Ref chaos, Warriors woes and Barnett + Martin speak
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack the disaster at Eden Park. The pair debate those controversial referring decisions - and head to the sheds to catch up with Mitch Barnett and Te Maire Martin. LISTEN ABOVE
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Episode 121: Can the Warriors keep the dream alive?
Today on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess preview the Warriors' biggest game of the season as they prepare to face the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park on Sunday. The stakes couldn't be higher, with the winner advancing to a preliminary final against Penrith and the loser...
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Episode 120: Now or never at Eden Park
On the latest episode of The Big League Podcast, Nick Bewley and Michael Burgess pick the scab off the Warriors' bruising loss to the Dolphins and ask the tough questions. Was opting for five shots at goal a winning strategy or a costly mistake? Plus, exclusive reactions from Taine Tuaupiki and...
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Episode 119: Welcome to the 2026 Finals
On the latest episode of The Big League Podcast, Nick Bewley and Michael Burgess break down Andrew Webster's team for the Warriors' qualifying final against the Dolphins. Has Webster made the right call at fullback? What impact will Jackson Ford's return have on the side? The boys discuss it all…
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Episode 118: Premiership or bust
The Warriors are heading to the playoffs, and it's premiership or bust from here. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the Warriors' final regular season victory and look ahead to a blockbuster qualifying final clash with the Dolphins. What do the…
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Episode 117: Tuaupiki on rest, risk and rewards
The Warriors got the win over the Knights, but questions remain. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley debate Jett Cleary's first-grade debut, dissect the defensive lapses that nearly cost the Warriors against Newcastle, and look ahead to Saturday's final regular season...
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Episode 116: Top of the table, Knights test awaits
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley discuss the growing belief among Warriors fans as the club sits atop the NRL ladder with just two rounds remaining in the regular season. The boys break down the win over the Rabbitohs, assess the impact of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's...
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Episode 115 - Halves Crisis Hits Again
The Warriors are flying, but a fresh halves crisis has thrown a spanner in the works. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley break down the Warriors' commanding win over the Broncos, assess the impact of losing Luke Metcalf, and debate the best way forward. Former…
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Episode 114 - Inside the Warriors' Biggest Win + Kurt Capewell
The Warriors have stunned the Panthers and sent another warning shot to the rest of the NRL. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley ask the question every Warriors fan is thinking: Could this be our year? The boys unpack a statement victory in Penrith, discuss what it...
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Episode 113 - The Ultimate Test: What would beating Penrith mean?
It's the biggest test of the year. This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley preview the blockbuster showdown between the Warriors and Panthers at Go Media Stadium on Friday. From the crucial battles across the park, to the form and confidence of both sides, the boys cover...
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Episode 112 - Warriors Wobble: Time for Change?
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?...
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Episode 111 - A Win's a Win... Right?
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...
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Episode 110 -Alofiana Khan-Pereira on Warriors bounce-back and practicing his Pūkana
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…
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Episode 109 - Winning Ways: NRLW Warriors Off and Running and Tigers preview.
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) are joined by Warriors NRLW coach Ronald Griffiths after his side's winning start to the season against the Bulldogs. Griffiths reflects on the performance, the growth of the women's game, and the unique...
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Episode 108 - Two-Point Pain & A Missing Piece in the Centres?
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) are joined by former Warriors and Kiwis head coach Brian “Bluey” McClennan to break down the Warriors’ heartbreaking two-point loss to the Dolphins. And the team unpacks another growing injury toll and...
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Episode 107 - Warriors Fire in Christchurch: CNK’s Four-Try Masterclass
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) break down the Warriors’ commanding 38–20 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in front of a sold-out One NZ Stadium The boys dig into what clicked in the performance, and ask the big question: does...
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Episode 106 - Warriors v Sharks Fallout & Tanner Stowers-Smith Exclusive
his week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (Newstalk ZB) and Ben Francis (NZ Herald) get stuck into one of the biggest talking points from the weekend — the contentious refereeing decisions that played a major role in the Warriors’ loss to the Cronulla Sharks. The boys break down the key...
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Episode 105 - Warriors Mid-Season Report Card & Sharks Revenge Mission
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm (NZ Herald) and Nick Bewley (Newstalk ZB) run the rule over the Warriors’ season so far, handing out their mid-season report card with the side sitting second after 14 rounds. Who’s been flying, who’s under pressure, and who’s still got more to…
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Episode 104: What went wrong for the Warriors?
This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm from Newstalk ZB and Cameron McMillan from the NZ Herald. break down the Warriors’ heart-stopping loss to the Penrith Panthers. Warriors lock Erin Clark joins us fresh from the sheds to run through what clicked, what didn’t, and where it all…
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Episode 103: Surviving the Dragons… Now It Gets Serious
This week on The Big League Podcast, NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB's Nick Bewley break down the Warriors’ messy win over the Dragons, look ahead to a blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown with the Panthers this Sunday, and unpack some breaking ANZAC Day news for 2027. LISTEN ABOVE
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Episode 102: Warriors Run Riot in Brisbane
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ emphatic 42–12 win over the Broncos at Magic Round. Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin joins the show with the latest on Tanah Boyd’s injury, while the guys also tackle...
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Episode 101: Breaking down the Luke Metcalf situation
This week on The Big League Podcast, there’s drama, selection headaches, and some big questions ahead for the Warriors. The NZ Herald’s Nathan Limm and Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley break down the Luke Metcalf situation and what it really means for the club’s season. They also dive into the team list...
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Episode 100: Warriors celebrate fourth straight victory
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors’ dominant 36-10 demolition of the Parramatta Eels - a win that’s fired the club to four straight victories. The lads spotlight Charnze Nicoll‑Klokstad, should he be in the...
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Episode 99: Warriors beat out Dolphins in Wellington
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down another gritty Warriors outing, as they grind out a scrappy win over the Dolphins in Wellington. The boys dive into Andrew Webster’s intriguing team list for the clash with the Eels…
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Episode 98: Dissecting the Warriors' hard-earned win over the Titans
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect another gritty Warriors performance, as they grind out a hard‑earned win over the Gold Coast Titans. We head straight into the changing sheds after full-time to hear from try‑scorer Alofiana...
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Episode 97: Warriors finally break the streak against the Melbourne Storm
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ statement win over the Melbourne Storm. Has it put their season back on track? And is Chanel Harris-Tavita the long-term answer in the No.6 jersey? The boys also look ahead to...
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Episode 96: What's gone wrong for the Warriors?
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ second straight defeat, going down 36–22 to the Cronulla Sharks. So what’s gone wrong for the side that burst out of the blocks to start the season? We unpack the key…
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Episode 95: Dissecting the Warriors' first loss of the season
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers.What went wrong, and was Luke Metcalf rushed back too soon? Plus, we catch up with Wakefield Trinity‑bound Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck as he…
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Episode 94: The warriors sit atop the table three rounds in
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Three win over the Newcastle Knights. Former Warrior and Sky Sport commentator Willie Poching joins the show to assess the club’s red‑hot start — and asks the...
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Episode 93: Warriors win back to back to start 2026
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Two victory over the Canberra Raiders, cruising to a 40–6 win. The boys also sit down with Warriors middle forward Erin Clark and catch up with a Kiwi pitch...
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Episode 92: Warriors start strong in Round 1 of the NRL
This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess recap the warriors first round win against the Rooster 42-18, Also, joined by the halves combo of Tanah Boyd & Chanel Harris Tavita and we also look ahead to this Friday's clash with the Canberra...
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Episode 91: Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors - how will the team handle?
This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Chris Reive break down the big news of Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave the Warriors at the end of the 2026 season. They also review the two NRL fixtures out of Las Vegas and, most importantly, preview the...
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Episode 90: The Warriors' preseason confuses fans with mixed bag of performances
The Big League Podcast boys are back for the 2026 season. NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Alex Powell talk, The Warriors’ 2026 preseason that is in the books — and it’s been a mixed bag that’s left fans equal parts curious and concerned with a 33-18 loss to Manly then a 38-34 loss to the Dolphins.…
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Episode 89: Leka Halasima's first NZ interview + Warriors 2025 season wrap and awards
This week on The Big League Podcast - Fan favourite Leka Halasima gives his first interview in New Zealand, wraps the Warriors' NRL finals exit, that iconic match-winning try against the Knights and how he's dealing with his newfound fame. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess...
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Episode 88: Hooker Sam Healey on Panthers finals fixture + Warriors scheduling clash with All Blacks
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey opens up on the daunting challenge of do-or-die finals footy against the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart, debriefs the loss to Manly and how he's found his first season in Auckland. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive...
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Episode 87: Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped + was it a knock -on versus the Eels??
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped by Andrew Webster just a few weeks ago and how he's turned his game around ahead of the NRL playoffs. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess will react to that alleged knock-on, look...
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Episode 86: Rocco Berry on mental toll of injuries + overcoming Titans hoodoo
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Rocco Berry talks through overcoming their hoodoo against the Gold Coast Titans and the mental toll of repeated injuries. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess discuss how much we can take from a win over the potential...
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Episode 85: Adam Pompey on Taine Tuaupiki baby drama + takeaways from gritty Dragons win
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Adam Pompey touts Taine Tuaupiki's commitment in playing the Dragons despite having a baby that morning. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse an ugly but gritty victory, evaluate why the Warriors' spot in the top...
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Episode 84: Former Warrior/Kiwi questions bizarre refereeing decisions + Andrew Webster selection controversy
This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Warriors and Kiwis player Motu Tony questions Adam Gee's officiating, gives verdict on the side's top four hopes and reveals the key player who needs to perform if they're to turn things around against the Dragons. NZ Herald's Michael Burgess has some...
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Episode 83: "I let the boys down" Taine Tuaupiki on Dolphins heartbreak + are the Warriors still a top four side?
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki reveals why he feels responsible for that final try in the loss to the Dolphins, gives insight into their turbulent team naming process and discusses his ever-growing relationship with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Newstalk ZB's...
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Episode 82: "Didn't turn up" Roger Tuivasa-Sheck explains Warriors' horror loss to Titans and his magical one-off plays
This week on The Big League Podcast - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns to unravel a horrendous loss to the Titans at Mt Smart, his individual performances and how he switches out of disappointment. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors' clear and obvious right...
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Episode 81: Why Warriors hooker Wayde Egan is shocked by Leka Halasima's outrageous match-winning try
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Wayde Egan reacts to THAT try by Leka Halasima and gives some insight as to what went wrong in the nail-biting victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess give their two cents - what can be...
About this show
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.
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