The 2026 NRL season has only just begun, yet the Warriors have achieved a remarkable feat in their franchise history.
Starting the season with a two and zero record, they delivered a stunning 42-18 victory over the Sydney Roosters, followed by a dominant 40-6 win against the Canberra Raiders.
This marks just the second instance since 2009 that the Auckland club has won their opening two matches.
A glance at this historical achievement should quell any attempts to dismiss it as mere coincidence.
The last occasion they won their first two games was in 2018-could this be the year they shine?
With a total of 82 points scored across these two matches and a striking 11 tries to just 4 conceded, the statistics are noteworthy.
As Round 3 approached, the Warriors found themselves ranked second on the ladder, trailing only the Melbourne Storm, boasting a points differential of +58.
This places them ahead of the Penrith Panthers (+46) and puts them firmly in the race for a top-four finish.
The caliber of their opponents cannot be overlooked.
The Roosters, with the dynamic duo of Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker in the halves, alongside James Tedesco at fullback, are considered strong contenders for the premiership.
Additionally, the Raiders were last year's minor premiers, making the Warriors' victories all the more impressive.