Ben FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·11 Sep, 2026 06:59 AM8 mins to read‌Taine Tuaupiki in action against the Dolphins. Photo / PhotosportTaine Tuaupiki in action against the Dolphins. Photo / PhotosportWarriors v Dolphins, NRL qualifying final, 6pm, Saturday September 12, at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Auckland.The New Zealand Warriors face arguably their biggest match since the 2011 NRL grand final when they host the Dolphins in their qualifying final in Auckland.

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