Warriors eliminated from NRL finals after loss to Penrith Panthers

Sunday 14 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 14 Sep 2025, 8:00am

In this story Warriors, Andrew Webster, Penrith Panthers, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

The NZ Warriors were knocked out of the NRL finals on Saturday following a 24-8 defeat to the Penrith Panthers at Go Media Stadium. Coach Andrew Webster suggested the team is missing a final ingredient to become title contenders despite the competitive performance.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 14 Sep 2025, 7:00am

   Warriors v Penrith: Andrew Webster admits ‘last piece’ is missing, to become NRL title contenders (opens in new tab)

   • Warriors v Panthers: How Andrew Webster’s side rated elimination final defeat (opens in new tab) Sun 14 Sep 2025, 8:00am
2. RNZSun 14 Sep 2025, 7:40am

   NZ Warriors lament 'piece missing' in early NRL playoff exit against Penrith Panthers (opens in new tab)