The Rabbitohs and the Warriors are two of the most storied clubs in the NRL, with a combined history of over 100 years. Both clubs have a passionate fan base and a rich history, and their rivalry is one of the most intense in the league.
The Rabbitohs were founded in 1908, and they have won 21 premierships, the most of any club in the NRL. The Warriors were founded in 1995, and they have won one premiership, in 2008. However, the Warriors have never beaten the Rabbitohs in a grand final.
The two clubs are based in different cities, with the Rabbitohs in Sydney and the Warriors in Auckland. This adds to the rivalry, as the two cities are often seen as rivals. The Rabbitohs are also known as the "Pride of the League," while the Warriors are known as the "Kiwi Army." These nicknames reflect the different cultures of the two clubs.
The Rabbitohs and the Warriors have played each other 43 times, with the Rabbitohs winning 23 games and the Warriors winning 19. The two clubs have also met in two grand finals, with the Rabbitohs winning both times.
The most recent meeting between the two clubs was in Round 1 of the 2023 NRL season. The Rabbitohs won the match 20-12, in a game that was played in front of a sold-out crowd at ANZ Stadium.