PremiumMike ThorpeSenior journalist·NZ Herald·20 Jun, 2026 11:00 PM9 mins to read‌Former Warriors Lewis Brown and Stacey Jones with Kevin Walters at a function in Christchurch. Photo / NZ WarriorsFormer Warriors Lewis Brown and Stacey Jones with Kevin Walters at a function in Christchurch. Photo / NZ WarriorsTwo Australian NRL greats are backing the push for a second NRL team in New Zealand – and they believe Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium would be an ideal home ground.

Gorden Tallis and Kevin Walters are in Christchurch for the clash between the NZ Warriors and the North Queensland