#WHYSK Ep 1: 1997 World Club Challenge

Will Evans and Dave Carter document the Auckland Warriors' dominant run through the ambitious, ill-fated competition.

In the first episode of Warriors History You Should Know - an exclusive for TWL’s paid subscribers - Will Evans and Point of Difference Rugby League Podcast’s Dave Carter delve into the club’s campaign in the 1997 World Club Challenge competition.

Struggling during the domestic Super League premiership and axing foundation coach John Monie after nine rounds, the Frank Endacott-helmed Warriors found their groove during the expansive WCC tournament…demolishing their English counterparts in six pool matches and storming into a semi-final against the all-conquering Brisbane Broncos.