If the Warriors make it to the NRL playoffs, they will deserve to be there with a difficult run-in to complete their regular season.

The accolades bestowed on Shaun Johnson after his performance against the Tigers on Friday night are totally justified, writes Hugh McGahan.

Benji Marshall had tears in his eyes at kickoff and his mood hadn't improved much by the end as his side fell to the Warriors 24-14.

Join us here for our live blog of tonight's NRL match between the Warriors and the Tigers from Leichhardt Oval in Sydney.

The Warriors' winning run has come to an end but they didn't give it up easily as they pushed the competition leaders to the limit.

Watch a replay of tonight's live blog from the NRL match between the Warriors and Rabbitohs from NIB Stadium in Perth.

It's just as well Thomas Leuluai tends not to read newspapers or follow sports media, as he may have been buried under the avalanche of criticism that came his way earlier this year.

The current winning streak could be the best in the Warriors' history, given the unlikely circumstances.

Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman has a bit more grunt behind his runs knowing he's close to playing in this month's State of Origin decider in Sydney.

What was four has now become five as the Warriors continued a winning streak the rest of the league will now be taking considerable notice of.

For a man who plays in the toughest area of the field, Warriors prop Ben Matulino has been incredibly durable.

Simon Mannering already knew what it was like to lead a side on a streak but, after the past 18 months, it must have been awfully difficult to recall.

Dane Nielsen doesn't consider himself particularly superstitious, but the Warriors have gone on a winning run since he dispensed with his headgear and it will stay off for the time being.

Winger Bill Tupou has been released from his NRL contract with the Warriors with immediate effect.

From dark lows to more recent highs, the 2013 Warriors season has already been one to remember, with 10 games still to go.

Glen Fisiiahi and Shaun Johnson are among the quickest men in the NRL.

Halfback Townsend and back-rower Bukuya looking for more impact and game time at Mt Smart Stadium.

This set probably went unnoticed by most but summed up their drive and execution and allowed them to build pressure.

Justis Kamu analyses the Warriors' fourth consecutive win and looks at the other key issues from the latest round of the NRL.

You might expect the bye week to be an unwelcome momentum killer for the Warriors, but coach Matt Elliott says the break has come at just the right time.