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Who was the first captain of the NZ Warriors?

Who was the first captain of the NZ Warriors?

Captain Dean Bell
1995 – The First Season Captain Dean Bell was a high-performing signing.

What year did the NZ Warriors join NRL?

1995
Based at Mount Smart Stadium, the club came to life on Friday, March 10, 1995, and stands alone as New Zealand’s biggest and oldest professional sporting franchise.

Who has played the most games for the NZ Warriors?

SIMON MANNERING (Captain) – 301 Appearances Simon Mannering is the Ultimate Warrior. His tireless work ethic and motor kept the Warriors afloat in many games and seasons throughout his career. He is the club’s only 300 game player and captained the 2011 Grand Final side.

Who has owned the NZ Warriors?

But owner Mark Robinson has reinforced his commitment to rebuilding the club, and its culture. For the first time in a long time, the Warriors’ top brass were back at Mt Smart Stadium on Tuesday. “Until we win a grand final – or two or three of them – I’m not giving up,” Robinson said.

Did Greg Alexander play for the Warriors?

‘ Alexander, known by the nickname ‘Brandy’, starred for Penrith from 1984-94 and 1997-99, and had a stint with the Auckland Warriors in 1995-96.

How old is Rhys Walsh?

19 years (July 10, 2002)Reece Walsh / Age

What year did the NZ Warriors make the grand final?

The 2011 NRL Grand Final was the conclusive and premiership-deciding game of the NRL’s 2011 Telstra Premiership season. It was played between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the New Zealand Warriors on the afternoon of Sunday, 2 October, and it was the first time the two sides have met in a grand final.

Who scored the first try for the Warriors in 1995?

At 8.36pm, referee Bill Harrigan blew his whistle to open the 1995 season. The Warriors didn’t start well, conceding early tries to Willie Carne and Chris Johns, and trailed 10-0. The game came alive in the 21st minute, when Phil Blake crossed for his 123th career try and the Warriors’ first.

Was Mark Robinson an All Black?

Mark Darren “Sharky” Robinson (born 21 August 1975 in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played international rugby union for the All Blacks between 1997 and 2001.

How much would it cost to buy the NZ Warriors?

The sale will come less than 18 months after Carlaw Heritage Trust (CHT) and Autex bought the club off Eric Watson for $16 million. The purchase in April 2018 saw Autex become a minority shareholder with a 33 per cent stake.

Who is Greg Alexander?

Gregg Alexander (born Gregory Aiuto; May 4, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and producer. He is best known as the frontman of the New Radicals, who had an international hit with “You Get What You Give” in late 1998.

What happened to Greg Alexander?

Life after football After his retirement from football in 1999, Alexander embarked on a media career in both radio and television. He currently works as a host for Foxtel’s Fox Sports station. He also hosts the nightly Sports Today program with John Gibbs on Sydney radio station 2UE.

How old is Jayden Campbell?

22 years (February 7, 2000)Jayden Campbell / Age

What ethnicity is Reece Walsh?

Walsh has Australian Indigenous heritage on his father’s side and has Maori heritage through his birth mother, who is from Hastings.

Who did Manly beat in 2011?

the New Zealand Warriors
It was played between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the New Zealand Warriors on the afternoon of Sunday, 2 October, and it was the first time the two sides have met in a grand final. Manly won the match, 24–10, for the club’s eighth premiership.

Has there ever been a 0 0 in rugby league?

Supporters looked on in amazement as both sides repeatedly cancelled each other out before the encounter amazingly finished 0-0. No game of professional rugby union has ever finished scoreless and the last time it happened at the top level was between Scotland and New Zealand in 1964.

Who are the New Zealand Warriors?

The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand that competes in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership and is the League’s only team from outside Australia. They were formed in 1995 as the Auckland Warriors, and are officially known as the Vodafone Warriors for sponsorship reasons.

How did the Warriors win away from Auckland?

With the four-point deduction, the Warriors won their first NRL game away from Auckland, with a 26–10 victory over the reigning premiers, the Wests Tigers, at Jade Stadium in Christchurch.

What happened to the New Zealand Warriors in the 2000s?

Ultimately only 10 players from the 2000 season were retained. The club was re-branded as the New Zealand Warriors, with new colours of black and grey – resembling the national sporting colours. New coach Daniel Anderson and CEO Mick Watson focused on signing unknown New Zealand talent.

What was the Warriors’first year in the Australian rugby league?

The Warriors’ first year in the Australian Rugby League was 1995. Their debut match was against the Brisbane Broncos on 10 March 1995 in front of 30,000 people at a newly refurbished Mt Smart Stadium. The Warriors led 22–10 at one point in the second half of the match, however Brisbane defeated the new club 25–22.