New Zealand Warriors v South Sydney Rabbitohs News
There is always something special about a game played in Auckland, when the Warriors nation really get behind their team and create a great atmosphere but when you get a giant club such as the Rabbitohs crossing the Tasman game day becomes a truly special occasion.
It is no surprise therefore that there is always plenty of interest from both sets of fans in the build up but there is also plenty of interest from neutrals as well.
Even with all of that interest, the news for the game is often focussed in the local markets of the Auckland and Sydney press.
That can make it difficult for fans to get the full picture but don’t worry, we bring you all of the latest news headlines in one place.
New Zealand Warriors vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Breaking News
If you are looking for the latest breaking news headlines for the game, you are in the right place, as we bring you all of the breaking news for the game in one place.
If you read a headline that is of interest to you, all you need to do is click on it to be taken to the full story at the original source.
Warriors vs Rabbitohs Latest News Today
If you have been at work, school or just out and about and haven’t been able to keep up with the latest news today, don’t worry, as we update the headlines on this page around the clock to bring you all of the latest news today.
Stadium(s)
The match takes place at the impressive Mount Smart Stadium, which has also had a number of sponsored names down the years including the Ericsson Stadium and the Go Media Stadium, but no matter what you know it as, it is a modern stadium that hosts the Warriors and the Kiwi national test side.
The ground has a unique look and feel to it thanks in part to been built into the quarried remnants of the Rarotonga or Mount Smart volcano.
The stadium is now made up of two main stands, that runs down the touchlines of both sides of the field and that are made up of two tiers of seating as well as some corporate facilities.
Behind one set of sticks is a large temporary stand whilst the other end features a large grass bank which all in gives the stadium a capacity of around 25,000.
When packed out, as it likely will be for this one with plenty of those in New Zealand also backing the Rabbits, it is a ground that offers an incredible atmosphere although no NRL game has ever come close to the incredible Rugby League World Cup semi-final match between England and Tonga.
That was one of the most incredible atmospheres of any sport of any time and has gone down in the folklore of the sport.
Location
Although represented not just the whole of the capital city of Auckland and the country of New Zealand as a whole, the Warriors are based in the suburb of Penrose.
This is traditionally an industrial suburb of the nation’s capital, which is around 9 kilometres from the city centre and close to the Mangere Inlet, an arm of Manuka Harbour.
As mentioned, there stadium is built on an old volcano, on a hill side which gives the stadium a unique location.
About
This is a battle between the old guard of the Rabbits and the international expansion team for the Warriors with South Sydney been established way back in 1908 and the Warriors in 1995- although their history does go back much further than that of course.
Warriors vs Rabbitohs Score
If you cannot be at Mount Smart in person or watch along live on tv or online, the next best thing is to follow along with the score and that is exactly what you can do on this very page.
We update the headlines on this page throughout the game to bring you all of the latest news from Auckland, including the latest score.
NZ Warriors vs South Sydney Teams
In the build up to the game, the squads are announced well in advance which makes it easy for fans to discuss who is and isn’t available for selection with friends, family and other fellow fans.
Unfortunately, despite that, fans can often not get the full picture as players can drop out of the squads due to a number of different reasons including injuries and illness, but no matter how the team’s line up come game day, as soon as they are finalised, we will bring them to you.
Warriors vs Souths Result
If you weren’t able to follow the game live and it has now finished, don’t worry, as not only will we bring you the final match result, but we will bring you full match reports from numerous outlets.
That allows you to get a full break down of how the game was won and lost, all of the news coming away from the ground including potential injuries and suspension and also get the thoughts of key people including players and both head coaches.
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