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Warriors urge Kiwis to fill Eden Park for historic semi-final

Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:37 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Warriors urge Kiwis to fill Eden Park for historic semi-final
Summary

The New Zealand Warriors are calling for strong attendance at Eden Park for their NRL semi-final against the Knights on Sunday at 4:05 PM. This matchup represents a significant occasion, as it marks the first NRL final at the nation's largest stadium and the first in New Zealand in 12 years. The Warriors are hopeful to break their home attendance record of 38,412 established in 2011, with Eden Park's capacity exceeding 50,000. After a first-week defeat in the playoffs, the Warriors are emphasizing the importance of local support in this sudden-death situation against a confident Knights team following their recent victory over South Sydney.

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  • •Warriors face Knights at Eden Park in a sudden-death semi-final.
  • •This is the first NRL final at Eden Park and in New Zealand in 12 years.
  • •The club seeks to break their attendance record of 38,412 established in 2011.
  • •Support from Kiwis is crucial after the Warriors' Week 1 defeat.
  • •The Knights are confident following their recent win over South Sydney.
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  • 4:37 AMZero Tackle NRL — “Our grand final in New Zealand”: Warriors boss urging Kiwis attendace in historic semi final
What they're saying
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The Warriors are encouraging New Zealanders to turn Sunday’s sudden-death clash into a landmark occasion.

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