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NZ Herald
28-04-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Warriors v Cowboys: Erin Clark sets sights even higher after dominant return to Mt Smart
'I've still got a lot to learn. Getting that balance of when to pass, when to run, getting momentum and when to just carry. 'I'm slowly getting that.' Clark – originally a halfback – re-signed with the Warriors on a three-year deal at the end of 2024. The now-27-year-old made his NRL debut with the Mt Smart club in 2017 but left mid-season to take up a deal with the Canberra Raiders, before moving on to the Gold Coast Titans. Clark hoped his comeback would inspire his kids to pursue their dreams. 'It's just a thing to my kids, not to give up. I want them to look up to me in that sense. 'If I didn't give it another go, I wouldn't be happy. I'm just happy I knuckled down and gave it a crack.' The Warriors have won consecutive games without premiership-winning co-captain James Fisher-Harris, who is out until round 11 with a pectoral injury. The Kiwis forward said it showed the strength of their recruiting and development. ''Next man up mentality' is thrown around a lot, but we've got that here. 'That's credit to Webby [coach Andrew Webster] and [recruitment manager] Andrew McFadden with the depth they've got at the club. If one person goes down, someone's ready to go and live up to our standards and type of footy.' The Warriors next face the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday in Magic Round in Brisbane.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ponga makes stunning All Stars return
Kalyn Ponga will represent the Maori All Stars for the first time since 2020 just months after the superstar fullback made himself unavailable for the Kangaroos so he could focus on winning a comp with Newcastle. His inclusion offsets a number of huge outs from both teams, with the likes of Nicho Hynes, Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr missing for the Indigenous side, while Jahrome Hughes and Joseph Tapine won't be there for the Maori team. Ponga kicked four goals in a 30-16 win back in 2020, with the former Dally M Medal winner returning to the rep scene after he backflipped on his controversial call to make himself unavailable for the Pacific Championships, only to be overlooked by Mal Meninga anyway. IT'S TIME TO LOCK IN 🫡See you next weekend at CommBank your #NRLAllStars tickets now: 🎟️ — NRL (@NRL) February 7, 2025 He's part of a strong side that includes former Golden Boot winner James Fisher-Harris, while the Indigenous side boasts plenty of speed in the backline which features Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tyrone Munro. Next weekend's game at CommBank Stadium will also see Olivia Kernick run out for the Indigenous women's side, with the Dally M winner selected in the Jillaroos squad for next month's Test against England having been sensationally snubbed for the Pacific Championships. Indigenous All Stars (Men) Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Jayden Campbell, Joshua Curran, Tallis Duncan, Brian Kelly, Josh Kerr, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Dylan Lucas, Shaquai Mitchell, Tyrone Munro, Brent Naden, Hohepa Puru, Niwhai Puru, Ethan Roberts, Blake Steep, Jayden Sullivan, Jacob Sykes, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Connor Watson, Jack Wighton Coach: Ronald Griffiths Māori All Stars (Men) Jesse Arthars, Zach Dockar-Clay, James Fisher-Harris, Dane Gagai, Mawene Hiroti, Royce Hunt, Keano Kini, Jacob Laban, Jeremy Marshall-King, Jesse McLean, Kurtis Morrin, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Adam Pompey, Kalyn Ponga, Jordan Riki, Jazz Tevaga, Leo Thompson, Taine Tuaupiki, William Warbrick, Xavier Willison Coach: Adam Blair Indigenous All Stars (Women) Essay Banu, Jaime Chapman, Bree Chester, Nakia Davis-Welsh, Kirra Dibb, Quincy Dodd, Monique Donovan, Taliah Fuimaono, Tallisha Harden, Keilee Joseph, Tommaya Kelly-Sines, Grace Kemp, Olivia Kernick, Ella Koster, Bobbi Law, Evah McEwen, Lailani Montgomery, Mahalia Murphy, Jasmine Peters, Taneka Todhunter Coach: Jess Skinner Māori All Stars (Women) Lilly-Ann White, Annessa Biddle, Harata Butler, Kennedy Cherrington, Reuben Cherrington, Laikha Clarke, Zali Fay, Najvada George, Taneisha Gray, Tyla King, Shannon Mato, Kerehitina Matua, Raecene McGregor, Shanice Parker, Rima Pirini Butler, Ashleigh Quinlan,Tiana Raftstrand-Smith, Jasmin Strange, Pauline Suli-Ruka, Chante Temara Coach: Keith Hanley
