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NRL LIVE: Ponga's classy 'answer' to critics as Warriors enforcers ... (Fox Sports)

The Warriors and Knights have traded blows in the first half, as the score sits 10-6 to the hosts. Kalyn Ponga orchestrated the first try for Lachlan ...

Superstar Kalyn Ponga found the backrower with a smart short ball, and the 28-year-old was able to weave past defenders. The Knights have drawn first blood only two minutes into their clash with the Warriors courtesy of Lachlan Fitzgibbon. In his first NRL game for the Warriors upon return, the former Raider crossed for a four-pointer, handing his the upper hand. The Warriors have scored their first of the night after some impressive ball handling from prop Tohu Harris. The Warriors and Knights have traded blows as the score sits 14-12 to the hosts as Phoenix Crossland has been sent to the bin. Kalyn Ponga was able to tip the ball on to Bradman Best who drew his man in comfortably.

NRL live updates: New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights (New Zealand Herald)

All the action in the NRL opener between the Warriors and Knights.

Josh Curran, and Johnson went close, before Knights prop Adam Elliott was lucky to escape the sin bin, after a late shoulder charge on Walker. Walker delivered the impact Webster had promised and there was some vintage Warriors play for a few minutes, with offloads and flick passes at pace. After all the buildup, it was an anti-climactic start, with Knights back rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon crossing after Nicoll-Klokstad had spilt a bomb. The Warriors had a messy first quarter – struggling to make inroads against swift line speed – but finally got going with Ed Kosi’s 25th minute try. After conceding a try in the first minute their line was only crossed once more, while they responded with four tries of their own. The Warriors will face better teams than the Knights this season, but they now have something to build on.

Tough Knights edged in season opener (Newcastle Knights)

The nib Newcastle Knights have gone down 20-12 in a brutal and close season opener at Sky Stadium, Wellington.

The Knights regained ascendancy at the start of the second half working their way down the field and regaining the lead. At the change of ends and after a grinding opening 40, the Warriors would lead 10-6. In a see-sawing contest, the Knights showcased plenty of resilience and fight, but couldn't get the two points from the first competition game.

NRL fan invades pitch during New Zealand Warriors win over ... (Daily Mail)

The Warriors returned home for the start of the 2023 season on Friday night, taking on the Newcastle Knights with both sides aiming to improve on their ...

The second-rower found a gap past his former teammates and ran clear in a move that eventually found its way to Kosi, who scored with a one-handed dive in the corner. An NRL fan invaded the pitch during the Warriors' win over Newcastle Knights Nicoll-Klokstad dropped a high ball in the opening minute to give up possession, and the Knights made them pay. The Warriors returned home for the start of the 2023 season on Friday night, taking on the Newcastle Knights with both sides aiming to improve on their turgid performances in 2022. - The incident happened during the Warriors' win over Newcastle Knights NRL fan sidesteps security during the Warriors' win over Newcastle Knights - but cops BRUTAL takedown from the most unlikely source

Warriors win season opener over Newcastle Knights (RNZ)

The Warriors beat the Newcastle Knights 20-12 to continue the Knights hoodoo in New Zealand and start a new era of their own under coach Andrew Webster strongly ...

A gutsy defensive effort in the final 15 minutes, including try-saving tackles from Nicoll-Klokstad and Adam Pompey, kept the Warriors in front. It was the first time in 25 years that the Warriors had opened their season on a Friday - something they may be asking to do again next season if they could pick up a similar result. The Warriors could have had a bigger lead, with Marata Niukore held up over the line and Brayden Wiliame spilling the ball close to the line in the minutes before halftime.

“New era” defence shines through in Warriors' hard-fought win over ... (SEN)

The New Zealand Warriors have started their 2023 campaign on a high, holding off the Knights to win 20-12 at Sky Stadium. In a new era of footy under head ...

With their star player off the park, the Knights struggled on attack before Egan made a huge return to bank a try of his own to all but seal the Warriors’ win. While the Warriors looked determined on attack, it was the poor discipline of the Knights that handed them free metres as Adam Elliott was put on report for a shoulder charge and Phoenix Crossland was sent to the bin for an offside offence. In a new era of footy under head coach Andrew Webster, it was the Warriors’ defence that proved the difference at the final siren, fending off the Knights on several occasions to hold firm with the win.