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NZ Herald
4 days ago
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- NZ Herald
Warriors v Knights: Kurt Capewell returns, shifts to centre as Andrew Webster names side to face Newcastle
Fresh from lifting the State of Origin shield with Queensland last week, Kurt Capewell returns to the Warriors' starting side to face the Newcastle Knights on Sunday. Capewell will make his return to the centres in Newcastle, after Rocco Berry suffered a dislocated shoulder in last weekend's victory over the
NZ Herald
21-06-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Warriors v Panthers live updates: Andrew Webster's side host defending NRL champions
Live updates of the NRL clash between the New Zealand Warriors and Penrith Panthers at Go Media Stadium. Kurt Capewell has been left out of the Warriors side to face the Penrith Panthers this weekend as he gets set for his first State of Origin stint of the series. Coach Andrew Webster has opted against including the Queensland second rower for Saturday evening's sold-out clash at Go Media Stadium, citing a long flight back to Auckland after Wednesday night's Origin game 2, played in Perth. Queensland coach Billy Slater last week highlighted Capewell's leadership qualities as a key reason for his recall to the side. 'We just felt Kurt Capewell had been doing really well at club level and his actions had earnt him an opportunity to come into the team,' Slater said. With Rocco Berry and Ali Leiataua still sidelined with injuries, Webster has called on youngster Moala Graham-Taufa to replace Capewell, in what will be his first NRL game of the season after three appearances last year. The 23-year-old has been playing for the club's table-topping New South Cup side, scoring 11 tries in 12 matches. Webster has made only one other change to the starting lineup that thumped the Cronulla Sharks 40-10, with seasoned hooker Wayde Egan returning from a hip injury that ruled him out of the round 14 clash. He comes into the side in place of Sam Healey, who impressed in the Cronulla victory. Prop Tanner Stowers-Smith has been named on the interchange for his third NRL appearance after today re-signing with the Warriors until 2028. The last time the two sides met was back in Magic Round in Brisbane last season, with the Warriors pulling off a major upset against the defending champions 22-20. They come into Saturday evening's game in an unfamiliar position against the Panthers – as heavy favourites. It will also be the first time in six years that Penrith has made the trip to Auckland. After a bye round last week, the Warriors sit in third spot on the NRL ladder and are hunting their 11th win of the season. Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Moala Graham-Taufa, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Luke Metcalf, 8. James Fisher-Harris (c), 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Marata Niukore, 11. Leka Halasima, 12. Jacob Laban, 13. Erin Clark Interchange (from): 14. Te Maire Martin, 15. Jackson Ford, 16. Demetric Vaimauga, 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith, 18. Sam Healey, 20. Bunty Afoa, 21. Tanah Boyd, 22. Edward Kosi, 23. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Sydney Morning Herald
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Trio of selection shocks combine: The moment that decided Origin game II
Before the State of Origin series began, I wrote a column about how it would be decided in the selection room. It was a NSW-centric take, focused on the mistakes Laurie Daley made in his first stint in charge of the Blues. However, the central premise - that coaches live and die by their selections - is just as applicable to Queensland. Billy Slater, under intense pressure after losing the three previous encounters, didn't die wondering. The biggest and most difficult call was the decision to drop Daly Cherry-Evans. This was not just the halfback, but a veteran of 26 matches, and a skipper in three series triumphs. Tom Dearden was elevated from the bench into the most scrutinised jersey of them all, the No.7. Kurt Mann became the oldest Maroons debutant - at 32 - since the late, great Arthur Beetson. And another veteran, Kurt Capewell, was called back into the fray. So it was appropriate that Dearden, Mann and Capewell all combined for a try just before half-time. When Capewell crashed over, it proved to be the decisive moment. It was Queensland's fourth and final try. It opened up what appeared to be an unassailable lead, albeit one that the Blues almost ran down. There were other telling moments. Like the Zac Lomax conversion attempt that hit the uprights and bounced away. Or the Latrell Mitchell steal, that raised hopes of the biggest comeback in Origin history. But nothing justified Slater's bold selections - or exemplified the mythical quality that is the Queensland spirit quite like that collaboration between Dearden, Mann and Capewell.
The Age
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Trio of selection shocks combine: The moment that decided Origin game II
Before the State of Origin series began, I wrote a column about how it would be decided in the selection room. It was a NSW-centric take, focused on the mistakes Laurie Daley made in his first stint in charge of the Blues. However, the central premise - that coaches live and die by their selections - is just as applicable to Queensland. Billy Slater, under intense pressure after losing the three previous encounters, didn't die wondering. The biggest and most difficult call was the decision to drop Daly Cherry-Evans. This was not just the halfback, but a veteran of 26 matches, and a skipper in three series triumphs. Tom Dearden was elevated from the bench into the most scrutinised jersey of them all, the No.7. Kurt Mann became the oldest Maroons debutant - at 32 - since the late, great Arthur Beetson. And another veteran, Kurt Capewell, was called back into the fray. So it was appropriate that Dearden, Mann and Capewell all combined for a try just before half-time. When Capewell crashed over, it proved to be the decisive moment. It was Queensland's fourth and final try. It opened up what appeared to be an unassailable lead, albeit one that the Blues almost ran down. There were other telling moments. Like the Zac Lomax conversion attempt that hit the uprights and bounced away. Or the Latrell Mitchell steal, that raised hopes of the biggest comeback in Origin history. But nothing justified Slater's bold selections - or exemplified the mythical quality that is the Queensland spirit quite like that collaboration between Dearden, Mann and Capewell.
The Age
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Thaiday leaves Capewell's kid in tears
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