Michael BurgessSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·5 Sep, 2026 07:21 AM5 mins to read‌Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad celebrates his try against the Manly Sea Eagles. Photo / PhotosportCharnze Nicoll-Klokstad celebrates his try against the Manly Sea Eagles. Photo / PhotosportWarriors 31Sea Eagles 30In many ways, this was the perfect finals preparation for the Warriors.It was much harder than it was meant to be but a brilliant contest, especially in the second half.

And the Warriors nailed the moments when it mattered, with a 77th-minute Chanel Harris-Tavita