The Warriors claim a 36-10 win over the Melbourne Storm. Video / Sky Sport

Warriors coach Andrew McFadden is hoping competition for spots will bring out the best in his players when they take on Penrith in Saturday's trial match in Rotorua.

Rich-lister Eric Watson has become such a yoga convert he's flying his yoga teacher to his $80 million ski chalet in Switzerland for two weeks.

The Rabbitohs are the 2015 Auckland Nines champions, beating the Sharks 18-14 in a thrilling final this evening.

David Skipwith got a rare look behind the scenes as the Warriors prepared for their opening game yesterday.

The Warriors don't like to do things the easy way. With a star-studded team full of flair and a huge home crowd behind them, the cards were in their favour on day one of the Nines.

Warriors legend Stacey Jones is one of the key figures behind the club's shot at the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines title this weekend.

Businessman wants to transfer his half share of the Warriors to a charitable trust for the benefit of the rugby league community.

The Warriors are set to temper their all-out attacking mindset and put more of an emphasis on defence at this weekend's NRL Auckland Nines.

The Warriors are embracing the pressure that comes with being the only home team competing in the NRL Auckland Nines at Eden Park next month.

Warring Warriors owners Eric Watson and Sir Owen Glenn will be kept on opposite sides of Eden Park when they attend the NRL Auckland Nines at the end of this month.

The Warriors are set to seek a six-figure sum in compensation from Auckland Council over the ongoing saga of next year's Eagles concerts at Mt Smart.

Golden Boot winner Shaun Johnson describes winning the prestigious award as a "massive honour" but predicts the best is yet to come in his league career.

The Warriors' ability to win on the road will be put under thorough inspection next year with the club facing successive away games at the start and end of next year's campaign.

The Warriors will play the Gold Coast Titans in a historic Anzac Day clash at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland, as part of the NRL's tribute to the 100th anniversary.

The Warriors remain determined to snare Kiwis five-eighth Kieran Foran but concede they face a difficult task to lure him away from Sydney's northern beaches.

In a departure from recent seasons, the Warriors are likely to open their NRL campaign at home in 2015.

The Warriors will fight to keep their home at Mt Smart, but new chief executive Jim Doyle believes a waterfront venue remains the best long-term solution to Auckland's stadium conundrum.

Warriors chief executive Jim Doyle believes NZ has the talent to help sustain a second NRL team but has doubts whether Wellington could muster the required support.

Some of our biggest sporting stars brought some much-needed Christmas cheer to Kidz First Hospital patients on Saturday afternoon.