LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
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Time to wave the team colors high and proud for the first time in 2025 on Friday night as the NZ Warriors kick off their home game season at Go Media Stadium.
It's a fitting tribute to Monday's 30th anniversary of the club's groundbreaking debut against the Brisbane Broncos on March 10, 1995.
The Warriors will be facing off against Manly Warringah, a side that was the darlings of New Zealand rugby league fans in the early 1990s before the Auckland Warriors burst onto the scene.
With Friday night lights shining down, it's reminiscent of that iconic night 30 years ago.
While there won't be any battle reenactments, there will be fireworks galore lighting up the halftime break during the NRL clash.
A special moment of the evening will be the official farewell to recently-retired captain Tohu Harris, recognizing his immense impact during his seven seasons with the club.