Vodafone Warriors

The Vodafone Warriors, now owned by Autex Industries, are established as one of New Zealand's most powerful sporting brands competing in the NRL (National Rugby League). Based at Mount Smart Stadium, the club came to life on Friday, March 10, 1995, and stands alone as New Zealand’s biggest and oldest professional sporting franchise. The Vodafone Warriors have reached the NRL grand final twice (2002 and 2011), won the minor premiership in 2002, qualified for the finals eight times and netted the now-defunct National Youth Competition (under-20) title three times (2010, 2011 and 2014).