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Warriors v Knights: Coach Andrew Webster slams officials after controversial NRL finals defeat to Newcastle

'I thought they were trying to find ways to take it off us'.
Warriors v Knights: Coach Andrew Webster slams officials after controversial NRL finals defeat to Newcastle

Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·

20 Sep, 2026 10:47 AM4 mins to read

The Warriors' loss to the Knights was marred by three controversial refereeing decisions late in the match. Photo / Photosport

Coach Andrew Webster vented his frustration at three key refereeing decisions which cost the Warriors in their 12-10 NRL finals loss to the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park.

With about eight minutes to go, the bunker deemed centre Ali Leiataua knocked the when attempting to intercept a pass. It was initially called a knock-on by the Knights, who challenged Ashley Klein’s decision.

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