Warriors Defeat Roosters 14-6, Ending Eight-Game Losing Streak

The Warriors climb to fifth on the NRL ladder with a hard-fought victory in Auckland, despite losing Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to a hamstring injury.

Chanel Harris-Tavita and Ali Leiataua delivered standout performances, with Harris-Tavita scoring a crucial second-half try and Leiataua adding two tries for the Warriors.
The Roosters led 6-4 at halftime after Naufahu Whyte's opening try, but the Warriors' defensive intensity and late-game execution secured the win.
The match was marked by significant injuries, including Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's hamstring injury and head injuries to Victor Radley and Connor Watson, with Watson failing his head injury assessment.
The Warriors' swarming defense and field position dominance were pivotal, limiting the Roosters' scoring opportunities in a physical contest.
The victory lifts the Warriors to fifth place on the NRL ladder, while the injury-hit Roosters drop to 14th, facing ongoing challenges with roster depth.