Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook believes his team has discovered the resilience to hang tough in NRL matches after Saturday s 20-18 win over the Warriors.
Another chaotic season of the NRL has come to an end with the Penrith Panthers claiming the 2021 title in an unprecedented final at Suncorp Stadium.
And so now it s time to look back at how all the teams fared in 2021.
NRL s NZ Warriors coaches Nathan Brown and Craig Hodges forged lifelong friendship in under-10s
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New Zealand Warriors coaches Craig Hodges and Nathan Brown, with chief executive Cameron George.
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Anyone needing proof that rugby league can forge lifelong friendships need look no further than the NRL s New Zealand Warriors.
Head coach Nathan Brown and his assistant Craig Hodges have been best mates since they played for the Lower Clarence Magpies under-10s 40 years ago.
Key points:
The club has strong ties to the region
Two of its senior coaches played local under-10s together
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