Brad Walter

Brad Walter

Brad Walter is Chief Rugby League Writer for The Sydney Morning Herald

League

Warriors can build on ugly wins, says Mannering

Brad Walter Warriors captain Simon Mannering believes back-to-back wins over top-four sides Manly and Sydney Roosters have proved that the New Zealand club can match it with the best in the NRL this season.

Warriors warned that loss to Panthers was no laughing matter

PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18:  Lewis Brown of the Panthers is tackled during the round 10 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors at Centrebet Stadium on May 18, 2013 in Penrith, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Brad Walter Warriors players have received a dressing down after some were seen on television smiling and laughing at full time in Saturday night's record 62-6 loss to Penrith.

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Warriors turn to Siejka after Johnson adds to injury woes

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Brad Walter FORMER Penrith playmaker Harry Siejka may be thrust into the Warriors line-up for their opening premiership clash with Parramatta after Shaun Johnson became the the club's latest big name on the...

Sheens’s name thrown into mix at Warriors

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Brad Walter Sin Bin: Sydney Roosters assistant Matthew Elliott, former Parramatta coach Stephen Kearney and Canberra deputy Justin Morgan are understood to be on a shortlist for the Warriors job, but a decision...

No Smith as Warriors grill coach candidates

Brad Walter Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah, chairman Bill Wavish and recruitment manager Dean Bell met several candidates for the club's coaching job in Sydney this week before a meeting with new owner...

Warriors elders embrace return of a former chief

Brad Walter Senior Warriors players have welcomed the prospect of Stephen Kearney joining the coaching staff next season but the New Zealand franchise isn't the only NRL club considering a role for the former...

League

Kiwi billionaire buys into New Zealand Warriors

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Brad Walter and Aaron Lawton Kiwi billionaire Owen Glenn has taken a stake in the New Zealand Warriors on the eve of the club's opening premiership match of the season on Sunday against Manly at Eden Park.

Watson welcomes Glenn to Warriors for his passion, not wealth

Brad Walter, Aaron Lawton ERIC WATSON predicts the Warriors will soon win a premiership and declares he can envisage the team comprising only of Kiwi players, but he stops short of claiming the Auckland-based club now has the...

Warriors co-owner looks to invest in second NZ bid

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Steve Kilgallon, Brad Walter OWEN GLENN has had shares in the Warriors for a few days but the New Zealand multimillionaire is already lobbying for a second Kiwi team and has held talks with a consortium led by former NRL chief...

League

Shock loss fails to take gloss off Sonny Bill's freak talent

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Brad Walter Sonny Bill Williams will this week return to Canterbury's home ground for the first time since walking out on the club five years ago in top form after starring for Sydney Roosters on Sunday night.

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Crowe makes a bunny of man of steel

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Brad Walter Russell Crowe appears not to have forgotten his feud with Warriors co-owner Eric Watson after advising England superstar Sam Tomkins against joining the New Zealand club.

State of Origin

Time is right for Maloney to make mark: Florimo

James Maloney

Brad Walter More than five years after recommending James Maloney to then Warriors coach Ivan Cleary, former NSW five-eighth Greg Florimo believes the Bears junior is ready to help the Blues to victory in the...

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Signature move: Tagive lands US switch

Brad Walter A conversation with a fan at a Sydney Roosters autograph signing session last year led to former winger Peni Tagive landing an American football scholarship at Baylor University - the Texas college...

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League

Castle confirmed as new Bulldogs chief

Raelene Castle is announced as the first female CEO of the Bulldogs rugby club in Canterbury, Sydney. 29th May,2013. Photo: Kate Geraghty

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Brad Walter, Adrian Proszenko Leading administrators have welcomed the appointment of New Zealand netball chief executive Raelene Castle to the Bulldogs job, with the club confirming on Wednesday morning that she will become the...

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Ambitious Barrett eager for top job at NRL club, says manager

Trent Barrett

Brad Walter, David Long NSW assistant coach Trent Barrett is keen to take charge of an NRL team when an opportunity arises.

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Sims sister Ruan leading way as female participation swells

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Brad Walter THERE was a simple but effective rule in the Sims household at Gerringong when Korbin, Tariq, Ashton and Ruan were growing up.

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Johnson benching has rival clubs waiting for an opening

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Brad Walter Rival NRL clubs are closely monitoring the relationship between Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson and coach Matthew Elliott in case the Kiwis international suddenly becomes available.

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State of Origin

Daley goes with 'gut feel' for Maloney

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Brad Walter NSW coach Laurie Daley described his selection of James Maloney as a "gut feeling" and revealed he had won the No.

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Crowd support set to swell with Souths in perfect position to hit home run

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Brad Walter South Sydney officials expect a crowd of more than 20,000 for Friday night's clash with North Queensland as the Rabbitohs begin a run of home matches, hosting seven of their next nine games.

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Winning Starts Monday

Dragons are genuine title contenders - for 2014

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Brad Walter Just a few weeks ago, St George Illawarra were considered little more than a rabble. But they have now emerged as premiership contenders - next season.

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