The New Zealand Warriors lead the Dolphins 18-16 in their Pre-season Challenge double header at Leichhardt Oval.
Jackson Ford went from hero to zero after he was sin-binned and placed on report for a hip drop tackle on Cobbo.
Watch the 2026 NRL Pre-season series LIVE and ad-break free during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.
WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
MATCH CENTRE: Warriors vs Dolphins teams, scores, updates
“The force on the ankle for being careless, it is certainly not a tackle you would practice and they will have to play the next 10 with 12 men,” Voss said.
FOLLOW THE ACTION IN OUR LIVE BLOG BELOW. CAN’T SEE IT? CLICK HERE.
MATCH PREVIEW
The New Zealand Warriors take on the Dolphins in a Pre-season Challenge double header at Leichhardt Oval.
The Warriors will welcome back several players this week, but will still be without a handful of stars. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Taine Tuaupiki headline the returnees.
Meanwhile, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Marata Niukore and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck have all been rested as they race the clock for Round 1.
For the Dolphins Trai Fuller has been handed the fullback role and will have one last attempt to push his case for Round 1 selection.
There have been whispers that he will play fullback this year, but with no Hamsio Tabuai-Fidow playing this week, fans will have to wait and see if it’s true or not.
Herbie Farnworth and Kodi Nikorima will run out for the first time this weekend, while Brent Woolf – the nephew of coach Krisitan Woolf – has been granted a spot on the reserves after being named in the All Stars clash.
TEAMS
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Haizyn Mellars 6. Luke Hanson 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Tanner Stowers-Smith 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Morgan Gannon 16. Leka Halasima 17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 18. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Kayliss Fatialofa 22. Jack Thompson 23. Makaia Tafua 24. Motu Pasikala 25. Sio Kali 26. Caelys-paul Putoko 27. Geronimo Doyle 28. Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea 29. Paea Sikuvea
Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Brad Schneider 10. Tom Gilbert 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Tevita Naufahu 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. John Fineanganofo 18. Sebastian Su’a 19. Elijah Rasmussen 20. Brian Pouniu 21. Zac Garton 22. Brent Woolf 23. Adaquix-Jeramiah Watts-Luke 24. Sangstar Figota 25. Noah Fien 26. Elijah McKay
Discussion about this post