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Warriors consider Eden Park move for Dolphins clash

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Warriors CEO Cameron George is weighing moving the Dolphins clash to Eden Park in weeks two or three.
ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys said the move could generate roughly $1.5 million in gate revenue.
The Warriors finished second on the NRL ladder, guaranteeing two home finals in Auckland.
Ticket sales for the Warriors-Dolphins match opened to members at noon, capped at eight tickets per customer.

History

Historical Context

In October 1995 the Rugby League World Cup final shifted to Wembley Stadium, drawing up to 82,000 fans and raising the tournament’s profile. The event demonstrated the financial upside of large venues, a precedent the New Zealand Warriors’ CEO Cameron George cites while weighing a move of the Warriors-Dolphins clash to Auckland’s Eden Park. Approval by the ARL Commission under Peter V’landys could replicate the 1995 boost.

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Story summary

Warriors CEO Cameron George is weighing moving the Dolphins clash to Eden Park in weeks two or three.
ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys said the move could generate roughly $1.5 million in gate revenue.
The Warriors finished second on the NRL ladder, guaranteeing two home finals in Auckland.
Ticket sales for the Warriors-Dolphins match opened to members at noon, capped at eight tickets per customer.

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