PremiumOpinionOpinion byBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·21 Jun, 2026 10:00 PM4 mins to readBen Francis is an Auckland-based live news sport journalist for the New Zealand Herald. Ben has worked across various sports media roles across digital, radio and print since 2016.Ben Francis rates the New Zealand Warriors’ performance in their 38-20 win against the North Queensland Cowboys in Christchurch.1. Taine Tuaupiki – 8
Appeared to pick up an injury early in the contest but battled through. After a quiet start, he lifted his game in the second half, picking
