LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The NZ Warriors secured a club record eighth consecutive win in a tense match against the Newtown Jets, triumphing 22-16 at Henson Park.
Despite being held scoreless in the second half, the Warriors showcased strong defense to avenge their earlier loss to the Jets this season, marking their first defeat.
This victory allowed them to surpass the previous record of seven wins set by the 2016 NSW Cup side.
The Warriors had to adapt to several lineup changes, missing regulars Sam Healey, Tanner Stowers-Smith, and initially Taine Tuaupiki.
The match began with the Jets taking an early lead, as loose forward Hohepa Puru exploited a gap in the Warriors' defense to score in the fifth minute.
Although the Warriors maintained the lead throughout most of the game, they struggled to extend their margin.
The defensive effort proved crucial in securing their record-setting win.