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NRL: Win first step as Warriors retain hope

The Warriors are holding on to the belief that while there's life there's hope.

NRL: Roosters boss wants big stars to lift game

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has told his star-studded squad to use all their big-game experience to secure the NRL minor premiership with victory over bitter rivals Souths tonight in Sydney.

NRL: Nielsen expected to be fit for Warriors

Hugh McGahan: A bumpy ride but the Warriors are in better shape

So the rollercoaster ride continues.

NRL: Work to do despite almighty performance

Shaun Johnson's performance against the Raiders last night was reflected afterwards by his body.

Warriors hammer hapless Raiders

Dare to dream. This was almost inexplicable - a stunning performance that defied the poor results of the past month and kept their play-off hopes alive.

NRL: Vatuvei the man for coach

Despite his foibles, fragility and moments of frustration in 2013, the man whose opinion matters most thinks Manu Vatuvei has improved and will "only get better".

NRL: All the way, declares Elliott

The Warriors will have to achieve something never done in their history - and may need to rely on other results going their way - but coach Matt Elliott remains incredibly bullish his team can make the playoffs.

NRL: Rampant Warriors keep season alive

It was old boys' day at Mt Smart Stadium in the last home game of the season but, rather than looking backwards, the Warriors are still looking ahead because their dream of making the top eight is still alive.

NRL: Elliott backs Warriors to make top 8

NRL: Warriors on the brink after another loss

NRL: Only the best will do for Warriors to make play offs

The Warriors will have to equal their best finish to the NRL round robin to qualify for the top eight play-offs.

NRL: Matagi's crash course inside

Sitting in a prison cell, Suaia Matagi hit rock bottom six years ago. Serving a three-year term for a serious assault, the 19-year-old vowed to turn his life around.

Warriors need to claw their way back

Retribution is not high on the Warriors' list when they take on the Panthers this weekend because keeping their playoffs chances alive is more powerful motivation.

NRL: Hooker Friend staying with Warriors

Nathan Friend is one of the most popular players at the Warriors and fans will see a bit more of him in the future with the hooker agreeing to stay at the club for another year.

NRL: Cowboys' resurgence could give playoff chasing Warriors a leg up

The Cowboys appear to have left their own run too late but could have a major say on who makes the NRL playoffs and it could work in the Warriors' favour.

League: Ropati named in Warriors squad

NRL: Manly too good for Warriors

The Warriors would have climbed into the top eight for the first time this season with a win over Manly but the prospect of it seemed to make them suffer from altitude sickness.