Leka Halasima scores last-minute try to secure Warriors victory

Monday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 1:47pm

In this story Warriors, Newcastle Knights, Leka Halasima, Tanah Boyd

The NZ Warriors defeated the Newcastle Knights after 19-year-old Leka Halasima scored a game-winning try in the final moments. The victory followed a missed field goal attempt by Tanah Boyd, sparking celebrations in Auckland pubs and a viral reaction from Shaun Johnson.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 21 Jul 2025, 7:00am

   Warriors v Knights: Leka Halasima earns high praise from Andrew Webster after game-winning try (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 21 Jul 2025, 12:36pm

   Watch: Auckland pub goes nuts reacting to Warriors’ last-minute victory (opens in new tab)

   • Former Warrior Shaun Johnson reacts to Halasima’s game-winning try (opens in new tab) Mon 21 Jul 2025, 1:47pm