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.
Latest episodes
-
47 min
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 alread…
-
28 min
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 al…
-
25 min
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, wha…
-
35 min
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…
-
30 min
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. Th…
-
48 min
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 Newca…
-
38 min
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 she…
-
40 min
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 Sund…
-
47 min
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 opti…
-
32 min
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 Webst…
-
43 min
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' fina…
-
42 min
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 th…
-
37 min
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…
-
39 min
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' comm…
-
45 min
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…
-
34 min
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 S…
-
30 min
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, h…
-
33 min
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 Dr…
-
41 min
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 l…
-
32 min
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…