NRL pre-season

Sharks and Warriors? More Like Sharks and Wobbly Warriors!

Catch all the action, injuries, and stats from the thrilling Sharks vs Warriors pre-season duel!

The NRL 2025 Pre-Season Challenge kicked off with an electrifying encounter between the Cronulla Sharks and the New Zealand Warriors, and boy, was it a match to remember! Both teams cruised onto the field eager to make their mark, but as luck would have it, they ended up in a deadlock, with the scoreboard showing a 12-12 draw. Fans across Australia certainly enjoyed a rollercoaster ride of emotions as the teams jostled for dominance while shaking off the cobwebs from the off-season.

The night had its fair share of drama, however, as the Warriors faced a double injury blow right at the outset. Within the first ten minutes, both Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Mitch Barnett were forced to leave the field, leaving fans wondering if it was just the beginning of a nightmare. Sharks fans were left with a sense of relief, unsure if the absence of Warriors stars would play in their favour, but the match proved to be a nail-biter nonetheless. With the clock ticking down, both teams displayed incredible determination and grit, ensuring their scoreboard remained locked.

In addition, excitement was in the air as fans got the chance to catch the action live. The match was broadcasted across various channels in Australia, ensuring that no one missed out on the nail-biting contest. While many tuned in via free-to-air, some opted for live streaming, making it accessible to countless fans nestled comfy on their couches, or relishing the action at their local sports bar, lager in hand. And for those in Sydney, Shark Park transformed into a lively battleground where the buzz and atmosphere were positively contagious!

As coaches and teams prepare for more upcoming trials, all eyes will be on them to see which strategies might prevail as the season approaches. With the pre-season set to warm fans up for what's to come, these early encounters are pivotal. For fans of both the Sharks and the Warriors, one thing is for certain: the 2025 NRL season promises to deliver full-throttle action and perhaps a few more drawn-out tussles. Who knows, maybe one day, we’ll have a match where no one gets a single try?

Fun Fact: Did you know that the Warriors has an impressive winning streak including three consecutive matches against the Sharks in 2024? However, perhaps 2025 is destined to a different fate!

Interesting tidbit: The 2025 NRL Pre-Season Challenge happens to be the first-ever competition to feature four teams in Australia, opening the doors to fresh rivalries and rich anticipation for future matches!