2016 New Zealand Warriors season

January 2020 2016 NRL 10th Challenge Cup 10 0 14 CEO Jim Doyle Andrew McFadden Justin MorganAndrew Webster Ryan Hoffman Simon Mannering Mount Smart Stadium 14,302 Solomone Kata (15) Shaun Johnson (125) 2015 2017 The 2016 New Zealand Warriors season was the 22nd season in the club's history. Coached by Andrew McFadden and captained by Ryan Hoffman, the Warriors competed in the National Rugby League's 2016 Telstra Premiership and the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines tournament. Milestones List of New Zealand Warriors representatives Simon Mannering and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck were named to play for the World All Stars in the 2016 All Stars match.http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/12/15/pair_named_in_world_.html Pair named in World All Stars warriors.kiwi 15 December 2015 5 January 2016 They both later withdrew and were replaced by Ryan Hoffman and Konrad Hurrell.http://www.nrl.com/tuivasa-sheck-out-of-all-stars/tabid/10874/newsid/92720/default.aspx Tuivasa-Sheck out of All Stars nrl.com 7 February 2016 7 February 2016 Hurrell scored a try as the World All-Stars won 12–8. 17 February: Simon Mannering announced he had decided to step down as club captain. He was replaced by Ryan Hoffman.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11591132 Simon Mannering standing down as Warriors captain New Zealand Herald 17 February 2016 17 February 2016 19 February: The Warriors announced that they had signed an agreement with Regional Facilities Auckland extending their contract to use Mount Smart Stadium until the end of 2028.http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/02/19/mount_smart_stadium_.html Mount Smart Stadium home until 2028 New Zealand Warriors 19 February 2016 19 February 2016 5 March - round 1: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Blake Ayshford, Jeff Robson, Issac Luke, Nathaniel Roache and James Gavet all made their debuts for the club. It was also Roache's NRL debut. 20 March - round 3: Jazz Tevaga made his NRL debut. 3 April - round 5: Jacob Lillyman played in his 150th match for the Warriors.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=11613416 NRL: Jacob Lillyman to reach New Zealand Warriors milestone New Zealand Herald 29 March 2016 29 March 2016 16 April - round 7: Ligi Sao made his Warriors debut. 1 May - round 9: Toafofoa Sipley made his NRL debut and Shaun Lane played his first match for the Warriors. 6 May: Shaun Johnson played for the New Zealand national rugby league team in the 2016 Anzac Test. 7 May: Erin Clark played for Samoa while David Fusitua and Solomone Kata played for Tonga. Ata Hingano, Nathaniel Roache, Marata Niukore and Isaiah Papalii represented the Junior Kiwis. June–July: Jacob Lillyman served as 18th man for Queensland in game one of the 2016 State of Origin series and came from the bench in game two and three. 11 June - round 14: Issac Luke played in his 200th NRL match. 2 July - round 17: Simon Mannering played in his 250th NRL match, all for the Warriors. Bunty Afoa made his NRL debut. It was also the Warriors 250th first grade match at Mount Smart Stadium.http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/06/28/your_team_v_gold_coa.html YOUR TEAM v Gold Coast Titans NRL 20 August - round 24: Ata Hingano made his first grade debut. 28 August - round 25: Tuimoala Lolohea scored the 2,000th try in the club's history.http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/08/30/your_team_v_parramat.html YOUR TEAM - v Parramatta NRL Digital Media 8 October: Ken Maumalo, Mason Lino, Erin Clark, Sam Lisone, Bunty Afoa and James Gavet represented Samoa in a test match against Fiji. October–November: David Fusitu'a, Solomone Kata, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Issac Luke and Simon Mannering were named in the New Zealand squad for the 2016 Rugby League Four Nations. Jersey and sponsors leftIn 2016 the Warriors jerseys were again made by Canterbury of New Zealand.left Fixtures List of New Zealand Warriors results Pre-season training Pre-season training began on 2 November 2015, with the exception of players involved in the New Zealand Kiwis tour of Great Britain.Changes to football department warriors.kiwi, 27 September 2015 Auckland Nines The Warriors competed in the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines, losing to the Parramatta Eels 4-22 in the final. The squad for the tournament was Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Ryan Hoffman, Jacob Lillyman, Nathaniel Roache, Solomone Kata, Tuimoala Lolohea, Shaun Johnson (c), Charlie Gubb, Henare Wells, Konrad Hurrell, Ben Matulino, Ken Maumalo, Jonathan Wright, Jeff Robson, Sam Lisone, Blake Ayshford, Albert Vete and Ata Hingano.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11581524 Shaun Johnson, Tuivasa-Sheck to play at NRL Nines nzherald.co.nz 29 January 2016 29 January 2016 David Fusitu'a was originally named but withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Nathaniel Roache.http://www.radiosport.co.nz/sport-news/league/injury-forces-fusitua-out-of-nrl-nines/ Injury forces Fusitu'a out of NRL Nines Radio Sport 6 February 2016 6 February 2016 Shaun Johnson and Tuimoala Lolohea were named in the team of the tournament.http://www.nrl.com/auckland-nines-team-of-the-tournament/tabid/10874/newsid/92718/default.aspx Auckland Nines Team of the Tournament nrl.com 8 February 2016 8 February 2016 Hunua pool Quarter-Finals Semi-Finals Final Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels 12 Newcastle 16 Newcastle Knights 8 Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 14 North Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys 6 New Zealand 16 New Zealand Warriors 16 Canberra 16 Canberra Raiders 8 Manly 16 Manly Sea Eagles 4 Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans 24 Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels 17 Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm 8 New Zealand 16 New Zealand Warriors 22 Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans 4 Parramatta 16 Parramatta Eels 22 New Zealand 16 New Zealand Warriors 4 Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Report6 FebruaryGame 5Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsEden Park, AucklandWin34 – 8Roache (2), Johnson, Kata, RobsonJohnson (3), Robsonhttp://www.nrl.com/warriors-bounce-back-to-smash-bulldogs/tabid/10874/newsid/92658/default.aspx Warriors bounce back to smash Bulldogs NRL - The official site of the National Rugby League - NRL.com6 FebruaryGame 13Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesEden Park, AucklandLoss12 – 15Maumalo, HinganoJohnson (2)http://www.nrl.com/another-parcell-match-winner-sinks-warriors/tabid/10874/newsid/92668/default.aspx Another Parcell match-winner sinks Warriors NRL - The official site of the National Rugby League - NRL.com7 FebruaryGame 22Brisbane BroncosEden Park, AucklandWin15 – 8Roache, Wells, JohnsonJohnson (1)http://www.nrl.com/johnson-late-show-seals-win/tabid/10874/newsid/92692/default.aspx Johnson late show seals win NRL - The official site of the National Rugby League - NRL.com7 FebruaryQuarter FinalCanberra RaidersEden Park, AucklandWin16 – 8Kata (2), Wright, Wellshttp://www.nrl.com/warriors-book-semi-final-berth/tabid/10874/newsid/92698/default.aspx Warriors book semi-final berth NRL - The official site of the National Rugby League - NRL.com7 FebruarySemi FinalGold Coast TitansEden Park, AucklandWin22 – 4Robson, Wright, Kata, LoloheaLolohea (2), Robsonhttps://www.nrl.com/warriors-progress-to-nines-final/tabid/10874/newsid/92702/default.aspx Warriors progress to Nines final NRL - The official site of the National Rugby League - NRL.com7 FebruaryFinalParramatta EelsEden Park, AucklandLoss4 - 22Tuivasa-Sheck Pre-season matches Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report13 FebruaryTrial 1Gold Coast TitansToll Stadium, WhangāreiWin40-18Faitala-Mariner (3), Tyrell (2), Afoa (2)Luke (2), Hingano (4)http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/11/13/taking_trials_to_the.html Taking trials to the regions - Warriors Warriors.kiwi 23 November 2015Strong outings from top trio warriors.kiwi, 13 February 201620 FebruaryTrial 2St George Illawarra DragonsTrafalgar Park, NelsonLoss10-46Kata, WrightLolohea10,400http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/02/21/sao_facing_time_on_s.html Sao facing time on sideline warriors.kiwi 21 February 2016 21 February 2016 Regular season Home matches were played at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland with the exception of one home game which was played at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/11/23/first_ever_nrl_match.html First-ever NRL match for Taranaki - Warriors Warriors.kiwi 23 November 2015 Two away games were also played in New Zealand. Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report5 MarchRound 1Wests TigersCampbelltown Stadium, SydneyLoss26-34Kata (2), Mannering, Thompson, JohnsonLolohea (3)10,917https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110140/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201611 MarchRound 2Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneLoss10-25LukeJohnson (3)35,230https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110220/ NRL Match Centre 201620 MarchRound 3Melbourne StormMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss14-21Lolohea, Kata, WrightJohnson (1)16,214https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110360/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201628 MarchRound 4Newcastle KnightsMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin40-18Kata, Matulino, Ayshford, Lolohea, Vatuvei, Johnson, LukeJohnson (6)13,895https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110460/#match-report NRL Match Centre 20163 AprilRound 5Sydney RoostersCentral Coast Stadium, GosfordWin32-28 (g.pt)Kata (2), Johnson (2), Vatuvei, Tuivasa-SheckJohnson (4)10,113https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110560/#match-report NRL Match Centre 20169 AprilRound 6Manly Warringah Sea EaglesMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss18-34Ayshford, Luke, KataJohnson (3)16,112https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110640/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201616 AprilRound 7Canterbury Bankstown BulldogsWestpac Stadium, WellingtonWin24-20Ayshford (2), Fusitu'a, Wright, LoloheaJohnson (2)18,212https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110740/ NRL Match Centre 201625 AprilRound 8Melbourne StormAAMI Park, MelbourneLoss0-4221,233https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110880/ NRL Match Centre 20161 MayRound 9St George Illawarra DragonsMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin26-10Johnson, Allwood, Gubb, RobsonJohnson (5)12,752https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161110960/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201614 MayRound 10Penrith PanthersAMI Stadium, ChristchurchLoss18-30Kata, Wright, AyshfordJohnson (3)18,000https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111030/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201621 MayRound 11Canberra RaidersYarrow Stadium, New PlymouthLoss12-38Johnson, AyshfordJohnson (2)12,833https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111140/#match-report NRL Match Centre 2016Round 12Bye4 JuneRound 13Brisbane BroncosMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin36-18Fusitu’a (2), Johnson, Thompson, Lillyman, Hoffman, KataJohnson (4)15,097https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111320/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201611 JuneRound 14Newcastle KnightsHunter Stadium, NewcastleWin50-14Fusitu'a (4), Vete (2), Vatuvei, Thompson, KataJohnson (5),Luke (2)12,222https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111430/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201619 JuneRound 15Sydney RoostersMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin12-10JohnsonLuke (4)14,026https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111530/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201625 JuneRound 16Cronulla Sutherland SharksShark Park, SydneyLoss18-19 (g.pt)Ayshford, Wright, LeuluaiLuke (3)12,074https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111630/#match-report NRL Match Centre 20162 JulyRound 17Gold Coast TitansMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin27-18Ayshford, Lolohea, Johnson, ThompsonLuke (5),Johnson (FG)15,107https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111730/#match-report NRL Match Centre 2016Round 18Bye16 JulyRound 19Manly Warringah Sea Eaglesnib Stadium, PerthLoss14-15 (g.pt)Afoa (2)Luke (3)11,109https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161111920/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201623 JulyRound 20Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium, CanberraLoss22-26 (g.pt)Leuluai (2), Vatuvei, Fusitu'aLuke (3)9,471https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161112030/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201630 JulyRound 21Penrith PanthersMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin20-16 (g.pt)Fusitu'a (2), Maumalo, JohnsonLuke (2)13,026https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161112140/#match-report NRL Match Centre 20167 AugustRound 22Gold Coast TitansCbus Super Stadium, Gold CoastWin24-14Kata (2), Fusitu'a, Thompson, ManneringLolohea (2) 25,109https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161112220/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201613 AugustRound 23South Sydney RabbitohsMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss22-41Kata (2), Vatuvei, TevagaJohnson (3)17,409https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161112340/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201620 AugustRound 24North Queensland Cowboys1300SMILES Stadium, TownsvilleLoss6-34HoffmanJohnson (1)15,676https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161112450/#match-report NRL Match Centre 201628 AugustRound 25Wests TigersMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss24-36Thompson, Kata, Mannering, LoloheaLuke (3),Hingano (1)14,020https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161112560/#match-report NRL Match Centre 20164 SeptemberRound 26Parramatta EelsMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss18-40Mannering (2), VatuveiLuke (3)11,129https://matchcentre.nrl.com/match/2016/111/20161112640/#match-report NRL Match Centre 2016 Ladder Squad List of New Zealand Warriors players No.NamePositionWarriors debutAppTGFGPts 55Ali LauitiitiSR19 April 199800000 105Thomas LeuluaiHB2 May 20031830012 115Manu VatuveiWG23 May 20041560024 125Simon ManneringSR26 June 20052250020 142Ben MatulinoPR14 June 2008231004 146Jacob LillymanPR14 March 2009221004 159Sione LousiSR14 March 201010000 168Shaun JohnsonHB4 June 20112410421125 171Ben HenrySR4 March 201210000 173Konrad HurrellCE4 March 201230000183 Charlie GubbPR7 July 2013141004188John PalaviPR9 March 201430000189David FusituaWG15 March 201418110044192Tuimoala LoloheaHB27 July 20142255030193Solomone KataCE7 March 201521150060194Bodene ThompsonSR7 March 20151860024195Ryan HoffmanSR7 March 2015232008196Sam LisonePR7 March 2015210000197Albert VetePR7 March 2015152008198Jonathan Wright Jonathan Wright (rugby league)WG15 March 2015940016199Matt AllwoodCE29 March 201541004200Raymond Faitala-MarinerSR25 April 201510000201Ken MaumaloWG16 May 2015101004202Mason LinoHB24 August 201500000203Roger Tuivasa-SheckFB5 March 201671004204Blake AyshfordCE5 March 20162380032205Jeff RobsonHB5 March 201671004206Issac LukeHK5 March 201620328068207Nathaniel RoacheHK5 March 2016110000208James GavetPR5 March 2016100000209Jazz TevagaHK20 March 2016111004210Ligi SaoLK16 April 201620000211Shaun LaneSR1 May 201610000212Toafofoa SipleyPR1 May 201620000213Bunty AfoaPR2 July 201642008214Ata HinganoFE20 August 201620102Henare WellsFB00000Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadUB00000 Staff Chief executive officer: Jim Doyle Media and communications manager: Richard Becht Football operations manager: Dan Floyd Team manager: Laurie Hale Head of medical services: John Mayhew Recuritment and development manager: Tony Iro Welfare and education manager: Jerry Seuseu Academy and pathways manager: Duane Mann Coaching staff NRL head coach: Andrew McFadden NRL assistant coach: Justin Morgan NRL assistant coach: Andrew WebsterSecond assistant coach named warriors.co.nz, 23 September 2014 NSW Cup head coach: Stacey JonesJones to coach NSW Cup side in 2015 warriors.co.nz, 5 October 2014 NSW Cup assistant coach: Ricky Henry NYC head coach: Kelvin Wright NYC assistant coach: Boycie Nelson Transfers Gains Player Previous club Length NotesIssac LukeSouth Sydney Rabbitohs3 yearshttp://www.nrl.com/warriors-confirm-issac-luke-signing/tabid/10874/newsid/86056/default.aspx Warriors confirm Issac Luke signing nrl.com 8 May 2015 8 May 2015 10 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150510231436/http://www.nrl.com/warriors-confirm-issac-luke-signing/tabid/10874/newsid/86056/default.aspx dead Roger Tuivasa-SheckSydney Roosters3 years http://www.warriors.co.nz/news/2015/04/08/club_makes_double_fu.html Club makes double fullback announcement warriors.co.nz 8 April 2015 8 April 2015Ligi SaoManly Sea Eagles2 years http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/07/22/sao_to_rejoin_vodafo.html PLAYER SIGNING | Sao coming home - Warriors Warriors.kiwi 17 October 2015Blake AyshfordCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2 yearshttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=11512914 Warriors sign Sharks centre New Zealand Herald 14 September 2015 15 September 2015Henare WellsBurleigh Bearshttp://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/72061458/warriors-sign-former-roosters-fullback-for-2016-season Warriors sign former Roosters fullback for 2016 season stuff.co.nz 15 September 2015 15 September 2015Jeff RobsonCronulla-Sutherland Sharks1 yearhttp://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/09/30/experienced_robson_s.html Veteran Robson signed for 2016 warriors.kiwi 30 September 2015 30 September 2015Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadMelbourne Storm2 yearshttp://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/10/23/young_storm_utility_.html Young storm utility signed warriors.kiwi 23 October 2015 23 October 2015Ali LauitiitiWakefield Trinity Wildcats1 yearhttp://www.nrl.com/lauitiiti-returns-to-warriors/tabid/10874/newsid/90953/default.aspx Lauitiiti returns to Warriors NRL.com 19 November 2015James GavetBrisbane Broncos1 yearhttp://www.zerotackle.com/warriors-confirm-signing-of-gavet-for-2016-20812/#QkX67l0czUWHcHGc.97 Warriors confirm signing of Gavet for 2016 Zero Tackle 22 February 2016 2 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160302041505/http://www.zerotackle.com/warriors-confirm-signing-of-gavet-for-2016-20812/#QkX67l0czUWHcHGc.97 dead Shaun LaneCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs1 year2016 mid-seasonhttp://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/04/05/vodafone_warriors_co.html Vodafone Warriors complete player swap New Zealand Warriors 5 April 2016 5 April 2016 Losses Player Club NotesSuaia MatagiSydney Roosters2015 mid-seasonhttp://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/68590783/warriors-prop-suaia-matagi-inks-deal-with-the-sydney-roosters-after-seeking-early-release Warriors prop Suaia Matagi inks deal with the Sydney Roosters after seeking early release stuff.co.nz 15 May 2015 15 May 2015Nathaniel PeteruGold Coast Titans2015 mid-seasonhttp://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/titans-sign-warriors-forward-18083/ Titans sign Warriors forward | NRL Zero Tackle 13 July 2015 11 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711233638/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/titans-sign-warriors-forward-18083 dead Api PewhairangiConnacht (RU)2015 mid-seasonhttp://www.warriors.co.nz/news/2015/06/24/nsw_cup_round_16_v_m.html NSW CUP ROUND No. 16 v Mounties 24 June 2015 24 June 2015Ngani LaumapeHurricanes (RU)2015 mid-seasonhttp://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/70553656/warrior-ngani-laumape-crosses-rugby-codes-to-sign-with-manawatu-turbos Warrior Ngani Laumape crosses rugby codes to sign with Manawatu Turbos stuff.co.nz 27 July 2015 27 July 2015 Sam RapiraHuddersfield Giantshttp://www.nrl.com/rapira-to-join-super-leagues-huddersfield/tabid/10874/newsid/86477/default.aspx Rapira to join Super League's Huddersfield NRL - The official site of the National Rugby League - NRL.com 30 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150626004440/http://www.nrl.com/rapira-to-join-super-leagues-huddersfield/tabid/10874/newsid/86477/default.aspx 26 June 2015 dead dmy-all Nathan FriendGold Coast Titanshttp://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/titans-reunite-with-an-old-friend-18416/ Titans reunite with an old friend NRL - Zero Tackle 30 July 2015 30 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150730082431/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/titans-reunite-with-an-old-friend-18416/ deadDominique PeyrouxSt. Helenshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/23/st-helens-dominique-peyroux-new-zealand-warriors St Helens sign Dominique Peyroux from New Zealand Warriors the GuardianSam TomkinsWigan WarriorsChad TownsendCronulla Sharkshttp://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2015/6/chad-townsend-leaves-warriors-for-the-sharks/ Chad Townsend Leaves Warriors for the Sharks - Triple M NRL 7 July 2015 Triple M dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190105/http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2015/6/chad-townsend-leaves-warriors-for-the-sharks/ 4 March 2016 Siliva HaviliSt. George-Illawarra Dragonshttp://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/dragons-sign-siliva-havili-18255/ Dragons sign Siliva Havili NRL - Zero TackleBrad AbbeyCanterbury Bulldogshttp://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/new-zealand-warriors/canterbury-bulldogs-to-sign-boom-kiwi-fullback-brad-abbey-20150609-ghjosu.html Canterbury Bulldogs to sign boom Kiwi fullback Brad Abbey The Sydney Morning HeraldGlen FisiiahiChiefs (RU)http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/71186544/new-zealand-warrior-glen-fisiiahi-signs-for-super-rugby-side-the-chiefs New Zealand Warrior Glen Fisiiahi signs for Super Rugby side the Chiefs stuff.co.nz 17 August 2015 17 August 2015 Sebastine IkahihifoSt. George-Illawarra Dragonshttps://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/league/dumped-warrior-ikahihifo-signs-two-year-deal-with-dragons-q12067 Dumped Warrior Ikahihifo signs two-year deal with Dragons TVNZ 23 September 2015 24 September 2015David BhanaNewcastle Knights2016 NRL player transfers nrl.comRaymond Faitala-MarinerCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2016 mid-seasonKonrad HurrellGold Coast Titans2016 mid-seasonJeff RobsonParramatta Eels2016 mid-seasonhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11664994 NRL: Warriors recall Tui Lolohea, drop Jonathan Wright 28 June 2016 New Zealand Herald Other teams As in 2015, the Warriors entered a team into the Intrust Super Premiership NSW and the Junior Warriors competed in the Holden Cup. Intrust Super Premiership NSW squad 2016 Intrust Super Premiership NSW 2016 Intrust Super Premiership Finals Series The Warriors finished 5th in the regular season, before defeating the Penrith Panthers 21-14 in an elimination final.http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2016/08/28/announcement_week_on.html ANNOUNCEMENT - Week One Finals Fixtures NRL Digital Media They then lost 18-22 to the Newtown Jets in a semi-final. John Palavi and Upu Poching played in their 50th NSW Cup matches for the Warriors, becoming the first players to reach this milestone for the club.http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/06/28/isp_and_nyc_teams_na.html?mc_cid=9357fdc0dc&mc_eid=7be2c6a508 ISP and NYC teams named for 17th round NRL Holden Cup squad 2016 NRL Under-20s season) The Junior Warriors finished the season in 14th position, with 8 wins, a draw, and 15 losses. Club awards Simon Mannering was named the club's player of the year for a record fifth time. He was also named the clubman of the year.http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/09/13/mannering_s_fifth_pl.html Mannering's fifth player of the year NRL Digital Media Shaun Johnson won the people's choice award while Nathaniel Roache was the NRL rookie of the year. Ryan Hoffman was named in the NRL-RLPA academic team of the year, as he was completing a Bachelor of Business. Ben Henry also won a Pasifika leadership and excellence award, which included travel to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to attend lectures.http://www.nrl.com/2016-nrl-rlpa-academic-team-of-the-year/tabid/10874/newsid/101313/default.aspx 2016 NRL-RLPA Academic Team of the Year Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad was the Intrust Super Premiership NSW player of the year, while James Bell was the teams man of the year. Chris Sio was the Junior Warriors player of the year and Chanel Harris-Tavita was the Junior Warriors rookie of the year. Journalist Allen McLaughlin was also awarded a legacy award, after covering all but one of the club's 254 games at the venue since 1995. References 30em External links Warriors 2016 season rugby league project Category:New Zealand Warriors seasons New Zealand Warriors season Warriors season