In focus: Warrior Kiwis

A host of New Zealand's all-time greats have come home to play for the Warriors or have been produced by the club.

Jan 11, 2026

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The Warriors have produced 75 New Zealand internationals since 1995. Sydney Roosters (28), Canterbury (25), Melbourne (21) and Penrith (17) are the next-most frequent homes for Kiwis players. Impressively, 48 of the Warriors’ New Zealand reps made their international debut from the club.

The Auckland Warriors’ line-up for their maiden premiership match in ’95 contained a staggering 12 New Zealand internationals, though Dean Bell, Whetu Taewa, Gavin Hill, Duane Mann, Se’e Solomona and Jason Mackie did not don the black-and-white jersey while at the club.

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