/podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/rss 九一星空无限 Join rugby league nut and 九一星空无限talk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors band Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:06:01 Z en /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-85-adam-pompey-on-taine-tuaupiki-baby-drama-plus-takeaways-from-gritty-dragons-win/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-85-adam-pompey-on-taine-tuaupiki-baby-drama-plus-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. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse an ugly but gritty victory, evaluate why the Warriors' spot in the top four feels so flimsy and look ahead to what surely, SURELY can't be another loss to the Titans. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:21:44 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-84-former-warriorkiwi-questions-bizarre-refereeing-decisions-plus-andrew-webster-selection-controversy/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-84-former-warriorkiwi-questions-bizarre-refereeing-decisions-plus-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 exclusive news around the future of Te Maire Martin and 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm attempts to quell rising hysteria. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:57:05 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-83-i-let-the-boys-down-taine-tuaupiki-on-dolphins-heartbreak-plus-are-the-warriors-still-a-top-four-side/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-83-i-let-the-boys-down-taine-tuaupiki-on-dolphins-heartbreak-plus-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. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the damage of a fourth loss in six games, and with the Bulldogs looming on Saturday, are the Warriors still a top four side? Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:01:31 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-82-didnt-turn-up-roger-tuivasa-sheck-explains-warriors-horror-loss-to-titans-and-his-magical-one-off-plays/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-82-didnt-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. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess rip into the Warriors' clear and obvious right edge issues - Burge has a crazy team list idea that could see them beat the Dolphins on Friday. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:37:07 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-81-why-warriors-hooker-wayde-egan-is-shocked-by-leka-halasimas-outrageous-match-winning-try/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-81-why-warriors-hooker-wayde-egan-is-shocked-by-leka-halasimas-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. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess give their two cents - what can be done about the Warriors' abysmal left edge defence, and they surely, SURELY can't lose to the Titans, right? Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:25:34 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-80-te-maire-martin-on-tanah-boyds-debut-plus-richie-barnett-on-rocco-berrys-tragic-injury-run/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-80-te-maire-martin-on-tanah-boyds-debut-plus-richie-barnett-on-rocco-berrys-tragic-injury-run/ This week on The Big League Podcast - Te Maire Martin reflects on Tanah Boyd's debut halfback performance, former Kiwis fullback Richie Barnett reacts to yet another injury for Rocco Berry and gives verdict on whether the Warriors should re-sign Martin. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess detail everything from the Tigers win plus - the Warriors can't possibly lose to the Knights, can they? Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:08:27 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-79-former-warrior-and-queenslander-kevin-campions-greatest-state-of-origin-biff-plus-wahs-women-reaction/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-79-former-warrior-and-queenslander-kevin-campions-greatest-state-of-origin-biff-plus-wahs-women-reaction/ This week on The Big League Podcast - the first Warrior to play State of Origin - Kevin Campion - joins to relive his glory Queensland days, explain what it's like playing as the enemy in Sydney and give his take on who should become the Warriors' number one halfback. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive unpack the Warriors women's return to the NRLW and discuss what's most important for the men to snap their two-game losing streak. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:55:17 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-78-warriors-injury-crisis-plus-new-womens-skipper-apii-nicholls/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-78-warriors-injury-crisis-plus-new-womens-skipper-apii-nicholls/ This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors women captain Apii Nicholls joins to discuss how she'll balance being a police officer and playing in the NRLW, how rugby union's helped her performance in league and the Warriors' other cross code stars. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess run through a valiant yet disgruntling loss to the Broncos and survey the damage of knee injuries Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:38:55 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-77-ex-kiwis-coach-brian-mcclennan-defends-warriors-surprise-loss-to-the-panthers/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-77-ex-kiwis-coach-brian-mcclennan-defends-warriors-surprise-loss-to-the-panthers/ This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Kiwis coach Brian "Bluey" McClennan joins to explain why he isn't disappointed by the Warriors loss to the Panthers and what they need to adjust if they're to rebound against the Broncos in Brisbane. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess unravel an underwhelming performance - what happened to the Warriors' attack, their defence and how big is the reshuffle in the back-line going to be for this week given the injuries? Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:30:53 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-76-what-its-like-commentating-the-warriors/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-76-what-its-like-commentating-the-warriors/ This week on The Big League Podcast - Sky Sport commentator Beaven Dewar joins to talks through what it's really like commentating the Warriors...the prep, the gameday experience and his worst mistakes. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess debate the best way of dismantling the Panthers and whether Queensland's axing of Daly Cherry-Evans is a masterstroke or a cry for help. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:07:53 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-75-warriors-hooker-sam-healey-on-11th-hour-call-up-to-face-the-sharks/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-75-warriors-hooker-sam-healey-on-11th-hour-call-up-to-face-the-sharks/ This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey joins to discuss his 11th hour call-up for the statement thumping of the Sharks, the continued rise of the squad's youngsters and how Wayde Egan has helped take his game to another level. 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse what the Cronulla victory means, discuss whether the Warriors have the best junior cohort in the competition and give the side a roughly mid-season report card. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:10:25 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-74-warriors-ceo-cameron-george-on-whether-state-of-origin-is-to-blame-for-mitch-barnetts-season-ending-injury/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-74-warriors-ceo-cameron-george-on-whether-state-of-origin-is-to-blame-for-mitch-barnetts-season-ending-injury/ This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors chief executive Cameron George reacts to the season-ending injury for Mitch Barnett - how big of a loss is this and will it change whether they ask State of Origin players to back up? 九一星空无限talk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess and survey another heart-stopping win against the Rabbitohs and look ahead to the heavyweight bout with the Sharks. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:29:55 Z /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-73-didnt-ice-our-chances-wayde-egan-reflects-on-warriors-loss-to-raiders/ /podcasts/the-big-league-podcast/episode-73-didnt-ice-our-chances-wayde-egan-reflects-on-warriors-loss-to-raiders/ This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Wayde Egan stops by for a chat after the club's win streak ends at five.  Michael Burgess reflects on the 16-10 defeat to Canberra as well as a heated press conference back and forth with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart, and we debate whether the NRL needs to consider a mid-season representative break. Mon, 26 May 2025 02:49:30 Z