The NZ Warriors emerged with valuable insights from their NRLW preseason trial against the Brisbane Broncos at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.
This match marked a milestone, with the team playing under a roof for the first time while competing against last year's champions.
Having missed a trial match last year, the Warriors came into this game with a greater sense of preparation ahead of the 2026 season opener against the Bulldogs.
Despite the Broncos securing a late 12-10 victory, head coach Ron Griffiths found many positives from the performance.
The team executed a well-coordinated play, enabling second-rower Kaiyah Atai to score early and showcased strong defensive skills until the final minutes of the half.
Physicality and intensity characterized their performance, both offensively and defensively, with the Warriors showing great resilience on the line.
In the second half, they maintained momentum, allowing debutant winger Ocean Tierney to score from a well-planned scrum maneuver.
