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Warriors v Knights: Why massive NRL finals match at Eden Park raises conflicting emotions for fans

This is the Warriors biggest home finals match in years - and they are not at home.
Warriors v Knights: Why massive NRL finals match at Eden Park raises conflicting emotions for fans

Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·

19 Sep, 2026 08:00 PM5 mins to read

Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for New Zealand's Herald since 2005, covering the Olympics, Fifa World Cups, and America’s Cup campaigns.

Peter Brown attempts a kick for the Kiwis during the Rugby League World Cup final against Australia at Eden Park in 1988. Photo / Photosport

For anyone who follows the New Zealand Warriors, there are three conflicting emotions ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster NRL knockout against the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park.

The first is pride. Pride that their club, which was in such a mess for much of the last decade and then almost disappeared

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