The Warriors added two converted tried in the second half to increase their tally while they kept the Hayne-less Eels to nil at Mt Smart Stadium. Tomkins finishes two tries while Johnson was perfect with the boot kicking 8/8. This delivers the Eels their third straight loss while the Warriors sneak up to 6th on the ladder. Thank you for all tuning, stay tuned for the match-report and make sure to tune into the next game between the Bulldogs and Storm down in Melbourne.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
Full time here at Mt Smart Stadium and the Warriors walk away with a blowout win against the Eels. 48 points to nil.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
SCRUM FEED! Warriors will get the ball as we enter the final minute of the game.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
Another penalty to the Eels here! They are are sitting right on the Warriors goal line. Pressure building for the Warriors defence here!
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
PENALTY! EELS! They take a quick kick for touch and march-up field. Just three minutes to go. Warriors hold a strong 48-0 lead over the Eels.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
The eels get the ball down, but the ref has called the ball forward. Warriors with the ball now. Five minutes remain.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
PENATLY! EELS! They are within metres of the Warriors goal line now. Pressure building.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
The eels are trying desperately here to put some points on the board. But they can't crack the Warriors defence. They do get a line drop-out though! Warriors are starting to build a big defensive effort here to keep Parramatta locked out.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
We're into the final ten minutes here. Score remains 48-0 in favour of the Warriors. Eels yet to score.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
Eels are starting to shift the ball around a bit here and gain some metres. But the Warriors are covering them well on the defensive front.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
After both teams contested the high-ball in goal, the Warriors knock it dead and the eels will receive the ball again for another set of possession. Can they finally add points on the board?
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
The eels catch Tomkins in goal and they will receive the ball again. Line drop-out. 24 minutes gone in the half. Warriors in the lead 48 points to nil.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
Crowd tonight at Mt Smart Stadium is 14,087.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson adds the extras. That brings his total points to 20 for the night. He's been on absolute fire tonight.
New Zealand Warriors 48-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Chad Townsend. Kick to come.
Mannering sets-up a play beautifully and passes it to Townsend who grounds it for four.
New Zealand Warriors 46-0
Another goal line drop-out and Warriors are with the ball AGAIN.
New Zealand Warriors 42-0
Radradra is cleaned-up in goal and Warriors will get the ball again through a goal line drop-out. The pressure is building now. 17 minutes gone in the second half, Warriors up 42-0.
New Zealand Warriors 42-0
Penalty to the Warriors. Eels are certainly not on the right side of the penalty count today. Warriors with another chance inside the Eels 40m line.
New Zealand Warriors 42-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson converts the try and adds the two. The Warriors fans are loving this!
New Zealand Warriors 42-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Ben Henry. Kick to come.
Henry sees the green lights and the tally now increases even more. Eels feeling the pressure.
New Zealand Warriors 40-0
Possible warriors TRY. We're going upstairs to the video ref here. Video ref wants to check a few things for both sides. 14 minutes into the second half.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
Warriors see the penalty here after that tackle from Radradra. Warriors kick up and field and they are with possession.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
We have a bit of a confrontation here! Eels and Warriors players both running in after some niggle in the tackle from Radradra to Tomkins.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
The eels are looking a lot more energetic in this second half. They are moving the ball around some more and making some great metres off their sets.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Simon Mannering makes an unforced error.
Mannering can't hold on and he fumbled the ball. Eels scrum.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
Hurrell makes a line-break and gets his team within the Eels 30m line. But the ball is knocked on in the next play.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
Vatuvei is taken into touch after recovering a loose eels ball, but eels will enjoy the scrum feed.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
Johnson kicks it high but Sandow defuses the bomb beautifully. 5min gone in the half. Warriors are up 36-0.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS
Peni Terepo makes an unforced error.
Eels drop the ball and Warriors will see the scrum feed here.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
Tomkins puts it down in goal, Eels will get six again through a line drop-out. Good start to the second half for them.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
40/20 PARRAMATTA EELS
Chris Sandow kicks a 40/20.
Sandow kicks on the 3rd looking for a 40/20 and he gets it, also gets the penalty and Parra are here with a chance.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
We're underway for the second half here! Warriors will receive the ball. 40 minutes of action remains here at Mr Smart Stadium.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
At the half, Warriors have already made 6 line breaks and 3 errors. Compared to the eels 0 line breaks and 2 errors. Are the eels feeling the sting without Hayne or just lacking urgency and hunger?
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
Half time here at Mt Smart Stadium. Warriors walk to the sheds with a 36-0 lead. Tomkins with a double and Johson perfect with the boot thus far.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson adds two to the tally. Extends the lead for the Warriors and they are up 36-0. One minute remains in the half.
New Zealand Warriors 36-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Simon Mannering. Kick to come.
The captain gets his own try! Busts the line and rushes away to score. Warriors are on fire tonight.
New Zealand Warriors 34-0
Townsend cleans up the ball and Warriors are back with the ball in hand. 4 minutes left in the opening half.
New Zealand Warriors 30-0
Townsend cleans up the ball and Warriors are back with the ball in hand. 4 minutes left in the opening half.
New Zealand Warriors 30-0
Warriors loose the ball there. Eels will get the scrum feed 30m out from the Warriors line. 5 minutes remain in the opening half.
New Zealand Warriors 30-0
Another penalty to Parramatta here. Warriors are late into the tackle and Eels will get a chance to have a set within the Warriors 20. But the Warriors recover the ball off an eels mistake.
New Zealand Warriors 30-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson nails it perfectly to increase the lead to 30-0. 31minutes gone.
New Zealand Warriors 30-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Sam Tomkins. Kick to come.
Tomkins busts the eels line again. Recovers the ball from an Eels scrum feed and crashes over.
New Zealand Warriors 28-0
Warriors have enjoyed 65% of the possession thus far with 16/17 completed sets. Some great football by them in the opening 40.
New Zealand Warriors 24-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson makes it 4/4 with a beautiful kick from out wide. He has been perfect with the boot thus far.
New Zealand Warriors 24-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Konrad Hurrell. Kick to come.
Hurrell busts the line and sprints 60m to score the try.
New Zealand Warriors 22-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Konrad Hurrell makes an unforced error.
Eels will pack the scrum and receive the ball after a Warriors error.
New Zealand Warriors 18-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson sails it beautifully between the posts. 20 minutes in and the Warriors are up 18-0.
New Zealand Warriors 18-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Sam Tomkins. Kick to come.
Tomkins falls just short of the line but stretches his arm out to score the try. Kick to come.
New Zealand Warriors 16-0
Willie Tonga looks to be struggling on the wing here. Possible injury concern.
New Zealand Warriors 12-0
Another Warriors penalty here. They'll enjoy another set of position to test the Eels line.
New Zealand Warriors 12-0
The Warriors have enjoyed plenty of early possession in the opening 15 minutes. Eels have been tested defensively thus far.
New Zealand Warriors 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson makes it 2/2 with the conversion. Converts his own try.
New Zealand Warriors 12-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Shaun Johnson. Kick to come.
Johnson puts a grubber in and rushes through like a rocker to score himself. Kick to come.
New Zealand Warriors 10-0
Another penalty to the Warriors here. Dangerous throw from the Eels.
New Zealand Warriors 6-0
Eels escape some serious offensive pressure from the Warriors. They now have the ball in hand thanks to a brilliant take by Radradra.
New Zealand Warriors 6-0
Toutai is cleaned-up in goal and Eels are forced to a drop-out. Warriors to receive the ball again.
New Zealand Warriors 6-0
Penalty to the warriors here. They'll kick-up field and get another set.
New Zealand Warriors 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson makes no mistake. Nails the conversion brilliantly.
New Zealand Warriors 6-0
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by David Fusitua. Kick to come.
Fusitua finished off a play brilliantly by scoring in the corner. Kick to come.
New Zealand Warriors 4-0
Let the games begin! The eels will take the first set of the game.
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Welcome to the first game of Saturday night football. Tonight, the New Zealand Warriors are hosting the Parramatta Eels at Mt.Smart Stadium. The eels are without Origin star Jarryd Hayne tonight. Sandow has taken the position of fullback with Norman partnering Kelly in the halves. Same Lousi makes his return to the Warriors side in the number 20. Kick-off not far away.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gavin Badger, Henry Perenara
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Anthony Elliott
Video Referee: Chris Ward, Luke Phillips
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS (48)
Tries: David Fusitua, Shaun Johnson, Sam Tomkins (2), Konrad Hurrell, Simon Mannering, Ben Henry, Chad Townsend
Field Goals:
Conversions: Shaun Johnson (8/8)
Penalty Goals:
PARRAMATTA EELS (0)
Tries:
Field Goals:
Conversions:
Penalty Goals: