Injury-Hit Warriors Crush Raiders in Physical Battle

NRL Highlights: Warriors v Raiders

New Zealand Warriors host the Canberra Raiders in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland.

DWZ powers over Raiders edge

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak shows his strength to score the Warriors' first try.

Injury-hit Warriors crush Raiders in physical battle

Warriors 40 Raiders 6 This might turn out to be one of the most important results of the Warriors season. It’s only round two – but it already feels like...

Warriors v Raiders – Round 2, 2026

The New Zealand Warriors and Canberra Raiders face off in Round 2 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership

Warriors overcome early setbacks to crush Raiders

The New Zealand Warriors recovered from an early horror start to overpower the Canberra Raiders 40-6 after losing Kurt Capewell to a suspected torn calf in the warm-up and seeing Chanel Harris-Tavita knocked out early while attempting a tackle on Noah Martin. The visitors struck first through Kaeo Weekes in the fourth minute, but the Warriors dominated from there, with Leka Halasima making a major impact after being promoted to the starting side…