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5mo ago

Dragons Lose to Warriors, Extend Winless Start to 11 Games

The loss exposed recurring handling errors, forced late structural changes and pushed bookmakers to make St George Illawarra the favourite for a first-ever wooden spoon.

St George Illawarra Dragons winger Setu Tu dives over for a try against the Warriors at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Picture by AAP.
Round 12: Dragons v Warriors | Match Highlights
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Overview

  • The Dragons fell 30-12 to the New Zealand Warriors at Kogarah on Saturday night, marking their 11th straight defeat to begin the 2026 NRL season.
  • The result was shaped by two key injuries: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck left early with a knee issue and Hayden Buchanan suffered a dislocated shoulder, which moved Clint Gutherson to centre and sent Tyrell Sloan to fullback.
  • Te Maire Martin led the Warriors’ attack with multiple tries as the club recorded its sixth straight win and saw strong support from Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.
  • Wet conditions worsened the Dragons’ recurring handling errors and poor end-of-set decisions, leaving them unable to convert sustained possession into points.
  • The Dragons’ last win came 287 days ago and bookmakers now rate them strong favourites for the club’s first wooden spoon, with upcoming games against the Broncos and Sharks flagged as crucial tests for Dean Young’s group.