Warriors Struggle Amid Injuries and Suspensions | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

The Warriors women’s rugby league team is in turmoil this season, struggling at 4-5 and seventh place despite big-name signings like Gayle Broughton and Stacey Waaka. Injuries, suspensions, and logistical chaos have disrupted chemistry, but coach Ron Griffiths remains focused on long-term growth. A major setback? Rookie Ivana Lauitiiti—likely out for the year—got a two-week suspension for a dangerous tackle, prompting lineup shifts: Metanoia Fetalaiga steps in, Kaiyah Atai moves to loose forward, and Maarire Puketapu takes over second row. The team’s resilience is being tested ahead of their…