New Zealand Warriors
📍 Club Details
Full Name: New Zealand Warriors Rugby League Club
Founded: 1995
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Home Ground: Go Media Stadium (Mt Smart Stadium)
Capacity: ~25,000
Competition: National Rugby League (NRL)
Colours: Blue, Green and White
The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league club based in Auckland, New Zealand.
They compete in the National Rugby League (NRL) and are the only team from New Zealand in the competition.
Founded in 1995, the Warriors joined the Australian Rugby League competition during the expansion of the sport into New Zealand.
🏆 Premierships
The Warriors have not yet won an NRL premiership, but the club has reached the NRL Grand Final once.
Grand Final appearances:
• 2002
The team has also appeared in multiple finals series throughout its history.
🏟 Home Ground – Go Media Stadium
The Warriors play their home matches at Go Media Stadium, commonly known as Mt Smart Stadium, in Auckland.
The venue regularly hosts:
• NRL matches
• International rugby league matches
• Major rugby league events in New Zealand
It is the primary home of professional rugby league in New Zealand.
⭐ Notable Players
Several legendary players have represented the Warriors, including:
• Stacey Jones
• Shaun Johnson
• Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
• Simon Mannering
• Ali Lauiti’iti
👕 Rivalries
The Warriors have developed rivalries with several NRL clubs.
Matches between the Warriors and Broncos are often intense and widely watched in both Australia and New Zealand.
Melbourne Storm
The teams have met in many important matches including finals.
📊 Quick Facts
• Only New Zealand team in the NRL
• Large supporter base across New Zealand and the Pacific
• Strong connection to Pacific Island players
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When were the New Zealand Warriors founded?
The club was founded in 1995 when the Australian Rugby League expanded into New Zealand.
Have the Warriors won an NRL premiership?
The Warriors have not yet won a premiership, but they reached the NRL Grand Final in 2002.
Where do the Warriors play their home games?
They play at Go Media Stadium (Mt Smart Stadium) in Auckland, New Zealand.
🔗 Related Rugby League Pages
• Rugby League Vs Rugby Union
• National Rugby League (NRL)
• State of Origin Explained
• History of Rugby League
• Rugby League Teams