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Warriors Edge Dragons in Thriller to Climb to Second on NRL Ladder

Luke Metcalf's late field goal secured a 15-14 victory over the Dragons in a dramatic showdown at WIN Stadium's 150th NRL match.

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Overview

  • The New Zealand Warriors defeated the St George Illawarra Dragons 15-14 at WIN Stadium, marking the venue's 150th NRL match.
  • Luke Metcalf slotted a decisive field goal with 10 minutes remaining, breaking the deadlock and sealing the Warriors' victory.
  • The Dragons mounted a spirited comeback from a 14-0 deficit to level the scores but fell short due to missed goal and field-goal opportunities.
  • Warriors coach Andrew Webster praised Metcalf's progression, noting his potential despite not considering this his best performance.
  • The win propels the Warriors to second place on the NRL ladder, continuing their strongest start to a season since 2002.