Warriors Stage Stunning Comeback Over Dragons
You will not believe the drama that unfolded in Auckland last night as the New Zealand Warriors pulled off a thrilling comeback against the St George Illawarra Dragons. It was a match full of twists, heartbreak, and heroic efforts, and it ended with the Warriors snapping a worrying three-game losing streak with a 14-10 victory.
The game didn’t start well for the home side. The Dragons stormed out of the blocks, and by the first half, they were holding a solid 10-0 lead. Mathew Feagai, their powerhouse centre, had already scored a double, and for a moment, it looked like the Warriors’ night was going to be a long one. But then, a series of freakish events began to unfold that would change the game entirely.
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Injuries struck the Dragons in rapid succession. Back-rowers Hamish Stewart and Jack De Belin collided while attempting to tackle the Warriors’ enforcer, James Fisher-Harris. Both were immediately ruled out with category-one concussions. Then, Hame Sele, an interchange forward, also failed his head injury assessment after taking a hit in the 29th minute. Suddenly, the Dragons’ forward rotation was stretched thin, and 18th man Tyrell Sloan had to be activated just to fill the gaps.
Despite the chaos, the Dragons fought valiantly. They managed to hold their 10-point lead deep into the second half, showcasing resilience and teamwork. But the Warriors were not going down without a fight. Chanel Harris-Tavita’s clever try, set up by a pinpoint sideline offload from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, put the Warriors back in contention just before halftime.
The turning point came late in the second half. Adam Pompey scored a brilliant 62nd-minute try to level the score at 10-all, and just minutes later, a clever dummy-half move by Taine Tuaupiki caught the Dragons off guard, allowing Pompey to score again and give the Warriors their first lead of the game. The Dragons had one last chance to snatch victory with a late line break, but it slipped through their fingers, and the Warriors held on.
By the final whistle, the Warriors had not only secured the win but had also climbed back into the NRL’s top four, leaving the Dragons’ slim finals hopes in tatters. The home crowd erupted as Andrew Webster’s side celebrated a hard-fought, unforgettable victory that will be remembered as a remarkable comeback in a match defined as much by resilience as by raw talent.
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