Stephen Kearney will be New Zealand Warriors coach until at least the end of 2022 with the club offering him a deal according to NZME.

“For me, Stephen’s the future here,” Warriors CEO Cameron George told NZME.

“I’m in the middle of trying to work out what Stephen’s future looks like, and his manager and I are working through that.

“He’s got a high level of professionalism and integrity, he demands that in his staff and players, and he has a terrific group of people around him. Having Stephen here for the long-term can only be great for the club.”