The Warriors won't be a late addition to the 2017 World Club Series in England. Cronulla are locked in to face the Super League champions Wigan on the weekend of Feburary 16-17, but organisers have yet to find another NRL teams to face Challenge Cup winners Warrington. "As a club, we've decided that staying in Australia will provide our team with the best possible preparation for the 2017 NRL season," said Storm CEO Dave Donaghy. But Warriors CEO Jim Doyle confirmed to the New Zealand Herald on Wednesday that the Auckland club would not be participating in the event. The Mt Smart club is also committed to the NRL Nines, as the host club, and success in that tournament is important for on and off field reasons.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 12, 2016 21:26 UTC