The first batch of rugby league fans are set to be allowed to attend NRL games again after the governing-body secured permission for spectators to return from the NSW government.
After relocating from Auckland to New South Wales, The Warriors faced St George as both sides looked to pick up win number one in 2020.
The NRL is taking the unprecedented step of suspending the season due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Warriors CEO Cameron George concedes the club may not play again in New Zealand in 2020 as new coronavirus isolation measures are already limiting who Stephen Kearney can bring into his line-up for next Saturday's game against Canberra.
The New Zealand Warriors' involvement in upcoming Telstra Premiership matches are currently under threat following new travel restrictions announced by the New Zealand government in response to coronavirus
The Warriors travelled to Newcastle to face the Knights in torrid conditions to kick-off the first Super Saturday of the season.
