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Cleary Warns Against Rushing NZ Expansion
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 130
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Summary
Ivan Cleary warns against rushing New Zealand’s rugby league expansion, urging caution before adding a second Kiwi team. He praises the Warriors’ recent surge in popularity and on-field success, fearing a new franchise could fracture fan support and dilute their momentum. With Christchurch’s new stadium ready and talent already emerging from the South Island, Cleary sees potential—but insists strategic patience is key. Expansion may come, but he argues the focus must remain on strengthening the Warriors’ current foundation first. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c2741882006657ca