{"id":396938,"date":"2026-04-25T11:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/396938\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T11:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:51:10","slug":"nrl-nz-warriors-v-dolphins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/396938\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL: NZ Warriors v Dolphins"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Alofi\u2019ana<\/p>\n

\nAlofiana Khan-Pereira scores a try for the Warriors against the Dolphins, on Saturday night.
\nPhoto: Photosport\n<\/p>\n

Wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira grabbed another try double, but fullback Taine Tuaupiki provided the late heroics, as NZ Warriors rallied to beat the Dolphins 20-18 at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium.<\/p>\n

The visitors led 18-4 midway through the first half and were still ahead 18-14 midway through the second, but were on the back foot and could not resist the Warriors’ persistence on attack.<\/p>\n

Tuaupiki was a constant threat throughout and popped up in the backline to cross for the try that levelled the score, with halfback Tanah Boyd slotting a sideline conversion for the win.<\/p>\n

In his third game for his new club, Khan-Pereira had his second double, laid on by the genius of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck at centre inside him.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the field, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scored his seventh try in four games.<\/p>\n

The result propels the Warriors back into second on the NRL table with six wins and two losses, edging Wests Tigers and Sydney Roosters on points differential.<\/p>\n

The outcome comes at a heavy cost though, with co-captain Mitch Barnett and centre Ali Leiataua both leaving the field with concussion, and Watene-Zelezniak on report for an alleged hipdrop tackle.<\/p>\n

Next Saturday, the Warriors visit Parramatta Eels, who currently lag 15th on the table with three wins from seven games.<\/p>\n

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