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Live sport on SN this weekendThe Six Again Podcast: Warriors fight to keep finals hopes alive
Sport Nation • September 4th, 2026 8:28 am
Matekino Gray | Photo: Mark Kolbe/Photosport
Hosted by Pip Morris and Ravinder Hunia, The Six Again Podcast returns with just two rounds remaining in the NRLW regular season.
The Roosters and Titans appear to be building towards a grand final showdown on October 4, although the Tigers and reigning premiers Brisbane Broncos could still have a major say in the finals race — particularly in Ali Brigginshaw’s final season before retiring from the NRLW.
After recruiting three players from the 2025 Broncos squad, the Warriors suffered another disappointing loss to the then-bottom-placed Dragons last weekend. The result leaves them outside the top six, with their finals hopes now resting on wins against the bottom-placed Sharks at home and the Broncos in Brisbane next week.
Georgia Hale's evolution with the Titans | The Six Again Podcast
The hosts caught up with Warriors prop Matakino Gray, who recently returned from injury. She discussed the lessons she learned while sidelined and how a partnership with the Rabbitohs’ development team helped her transition back into the Warriors’ NRLW side.
Gray also addressed the backlash from fans while declaring her confidence that the Warriors can still feature in the play-offs.
The hosts also spoke with Tigers second-rower and Kiwi Fern Shaniece Monschau, who joined the club from the Bulldogs.
She explained how the Tigers have bounced back after claiming the wooden spoon in the past two seasons, producing a major turnaround in 2026 under new coach Craig Sandercock and Kiwi Ferns co-captain Raecene McGregor following her departure from the Dragons.
Kiwi NRLW star Raecene McGregor on her World Cup ambitions | The Six Again Podcast
With 13 new players, the Tigers have won seven of nine matches and currently sit third on the NRLW ladder. They face the second-placed Titans this week, who are captained by fellow Kiwi Ferns co-captain Georgia Hale.
Monschau also has her sights set beyond the NRLW season, with hopes of returning to the Kiwi Ferns squad for the Rugby League World Cup after missing the previous tournament because of an ACL injury.
Listen to the full episode below:
