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Warriors coach Andrew Webster denies having any preferred timeslot option in the midst of public outcry over the NRL's scheduling of their finals fixture against the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart on Saturday

Warriors coach Andrew Webster denies having any preferred timeslot option in the midst of public outcry over the NRL's scheduling of their finals fixture against the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart on Saturday

8 September 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The Kiwi side kick off an hour before the All Blacks take on the Springboks in Wellington, meaning the games will overlap.

Warriors chief executive Cameron George asked the NRL for an earlier kickoff, but was denied.

Webster says he wasn't worried.

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