Warriors defeat Rabbitohs in high-scoring NRL match

Sunday 1 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 1 Jun 2025, 6:25pm

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The Warriors secured a 36-30 victory against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium. Despite co-captain Mitchell Barnett suffering a knee injury, the Auckland side moved into second place. South Sydney winger Alex Johnston scored a hattrick to reach 200 NRL career tries during the match.

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1. Stuff via The PostSun 1 Jun 2025, 6:08pm

   Warriors edge Rabbitohs in NRL thriller after losing Mitchell Barnett to injury (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 1 Jun 2025, 6:25pm

   NRL: Warriors survive Johnston try milestone for heartstopping win over Souths (opens in new tab)