Nrl nines tournament suspended for 2018 the front row forums. Been told david fusitua will be part of the nines team. The side will be captained by kangaroo tyson frizell and will feature new signings nene macdonald, shaun nona and cameron mcinnes. The nrl nines really is the place where the games great players come together as one and the 2017 tournament promises to be even more starstudded than ever. The auckland nrl nines will be suspended next year to ease the workload of players following the 2017 rugby league world cup.
Bennett said the nrl auckland nines is going to be a great celebration of rugby league and the knights cant wait to be a part of that. Eden park reimers ave kingsland, auckland 1024 new zealand. Jan 30, 2015 catch all the auckland nines action with the nrl digital pass by adam good january 30, 2015 there might still be another five weeks before the opening game of the 2015 nrl telstra premiership competition and, if last nights season launch in auckland was anything to go by, its shaping up to be another incredible year of footy. Wests tigers are also set to rest most of their firstchoice players. Auckland nrl nines to take careful approach to alcohol. Everything you need to know about the nrl nines in perth, from the draw. Contracts could be in place before the new year, as organisers forge ahead with an nrl nines competition to be held in auckland. Making it about sport and not drinking and watching girls flash their tits what is the world coming to. Dec 07, 2016 nrl fans have voiced their displeasure at this years nrl auckland nines jerseys that were unveiled today. An opening ceremony will be held at 6pm before kickoff in the first of 28 games on the twoday program france v lebanon at 6. Nrls auckland nines should be scrapped penrith panthers ceo this article is more than 3 years old preseason tournament an unnecessary risk to players, says brian fletcher. The nrl nines tournament is heading to perth in 2018 daily. The nrl has suspended the auckland nines in 2018 in a bid to ease the workload on players following this years rugby league world cup.
The tournament has been dying a slow death in auckland as the novelty of the. Nrl auckland nines 2015 shirt roundup the 2015 nrl auckland nines tournament brought with it a bevy of oneoff shirts that are as varied as they all are consistently bonkers. Nrl auckland sport news headlines nine wide world of. Nrl nines 2020 results, live scores league, australia. While the individual 15man squads are unknown at this stage, each club is committed to fielding 12 players from their top 25 squad, including at least one of their five highestpaid. Nrl nines tournament suspended for 2018 zero tackle. The nrl nines is a rugby league nines competition held during the preseason in perth. Feb 03, 20 league nines on the way by michael burgess 5. New 2016 auckland nines jerseys all 16 clubs nrl dick smith. The pattern of successful nrl teams doing well in the nines was identified by. Auckland nines scrapped from 2018 rugby league calendar the auckland nines will be scrapped next year with the preseason competition axed from the nrls crowded scheduling. Photo by simon wattsgetty images the pools for the 2017 auckland nines tournament have been named. The australasian sporting landscape changed forever today as the national rugby league announced a five year deal for auckland to host the nrl auckland nines. The nrl is in discussions to stage an international nines tournament at the end of the 2019 season.
In its first year the nrl auckland nines exceeded all expectations. Mal meninga features on the cover of the official grand final program. Traditionally the dragons have not fared too well in the competition, having. Sydney roosters win maiden nrl nines title in auckland. Auckland nines team of the tournament kiwi league central. Promoter dean lonergan expects the tournament to become. The draw for the competition was announced by the nrl on 17 november. Shaun johnson of the warriors during the 2016 auckland nines at eden park on february 6, 2016 in auckland, new zealand.
New zealand warriors 4 the parramatta eels came out firing. Telstra premiership and nrl news, draws, scores, fantasy and tipping. After running in auckland for four years, the nines are now looking at being held in australia when the tournament resumes in 2019. The nrl nines known as the downer nrl nines due to sponsorship is a rugby league nines competition held during the preseason in perth. Nrls auckland nines should be scrapped penrith panthers. Gold coast titans kids nrl rugby league auckland nines jersey new 2014 shirt rugby jerseys. The nrl announced that the two day tournament would feature a rule change which will allow teams to retain possession even if. Nov 18, 2012 contracts could be in place before the new year, as organisers forge ahead with an nrl nines competition to be held in auckland. Dean lonergan hopes to have contracts in place with the nrl and auckland tourism and events next month.
The decision to bring back the nines comes on the back of the world cup nines taking place at the weekend. The 2017 nrl auckland nines was the fourth nrl auckland nines competition. Nrl nines will feature 4 mens pools and up to 25 matches, while the womens clubs will complete in a round robin style tournament with the top 2. The 2016 nrl auckland nines was the third nrl auckland nines competition. General nrl nines tournament in auckland new zealand.
The best of the auckland nines nrl including tries hits and fans. Downer nrl auckland nines club programme regional hosting hubs announced. Downer nrl auckland nines fan day auckland eventfinda. The 2015 nrl auckland nines known as the dick smith nrl auckland nines due to sponsorship was the second nrl auckland nines tournament, contested between all sixteen teams of the national rugby league. The nrl nines will take place in perth on february 1415. Nrl nines tournament suspended for 2018 thu jul, 2017, 12. The nrl signed a fiveyear agreement for aucklands eden park to host the tournament with the 2014 event being the first. Nrl nines postponed for 2018 otago daily times online news.
Auckland set for five years of nrl nines nz herald. Nrl chief commercial officer andrew abdo insisted the nines. Inaugurated in 2014, the auckland nines is a rugby league preseason competition held at eden park in auckland, new zealand. Welcome the more than 288 downer nrl auckland nines players back to auckland, in a day packed with free, fanandfamilyfriendly activities. Rugby league takes over aotea square from 10am to 4pm with a host of activities where fans can meet the nrl stars, including signing sessions and selfies. Nrl auckland nines 2015 shirt roundup rugby shirt watch. It was held on 45 february 2017 at eden park in auckland, new zealand. Here are the pools for the 2016 nrl auckland nines.
Nrl nines dates for 2016 announced the nrl has scheduled the third edition of its successful preseason auckland nines tournament for february 6 and 7 next year. Feb 05, 2017 nrl national rugby league 48,258 views. Nrl auckland nines 2017 draw, auckland 9s fixture daily. Lets dive in and take a look at what was on show at eden park this year.
The nrl signed a fiveyear agreement for aucklands eden park to host. Wayne bennett leads nines protest andrew webster the daily telegraph february 17, 20 11. Manurewa, mangere east, east coast bays, mt albert, pakuranga and waitemata rugby league clubs will each host two to three nrl teams at public. Year four of the nrl auckland nines could be the last of its kind. Broncos raiders bulldogs sharks titans sea eagles storm knights cowboys eels panthers rabbitohs dragons roosters warriors wests tigers. Nrl nines isnt your typical tournament, this is a two day festival of footy built to entertain with freeflowing action right across the weekend. Dec 08, 2015 here are all the kits for the 2016 edition of the nrl dick smith auckland nines tournament which will be held at eden park on 67 february, 2016. The plan is for players to represent countries rather than clubs and the venues under consideration include the new stadiums in townsville and parramatta. Fox sports it was a massive boost for the tournament johnathan thurston, shaun johnson and jarryd hayne confirming they will line up for their respective clubs at the auckland nines. With a carnival atmosphere inside aucklands 46,000 capacity eden park, the. The north queensland cowboys won the mens tournament, while the st george illawarra dragons. Auckland nines ambassadors johnathan thurston and shaun johnson have called for the tournament to be moved from nz next year.
Auckland nines scrapped for 2018 the newcastle knights. The dragons have named a solid squad to tackle the 2017 auckland nines. Been a beast at training and is ripped and ready to go. Find nrl nines 2020 latest results, ladder, fixtures, h2h stats and odds comparison. Nrl nines could be set for shock return in 2020, reports.
A crammed offseason has seen the nineaside tournament make way in what is a busy rugby league calendar. The auckland league season got underway on saturday with the hosting of the arl nines on the hibiscus coast. The 2020 nrl nines was played at perths hbf park on saturday, february 14 and sunday, february 15. Jan 20, 2017 a short 2 minute promo for the 2017 auckland nrl nines. Six auckland rugby league clubs will host nrl teams and neighbouring clubs in february 2017 in the revamped downer nrl auckland nines club programme. It was formerly held in auckland, staged by duco events with the national rugby league and played annually prior to the beginning of the nrl season proper from 2014 until 2017. The auckland nines tournament has been in gradual decline each year. Pacific pearl when a ninesthemed cruise arrived in auckland, highlighting aucklands cruise industry. This will be the third edition of the nines tournament, and all sixteen participating rugby league teams have unveiled a special strip for the event.
Catch all the auckland nines action with the nrl digital pass. Downer nrl auckland nines is a twoday, nineaside, knockout tournament showcasing the worlds greatest rugby league talent live in auckland. Dec 10, 2015 the nrl will trial a free play advantage during the auckland nines. Lr roger tuivasascheck, johnathan thurston, issac luke and shaun johnson pose with the nrl nines trophy during the 2017 auckland nines launch at eden park. When reports of australian cities poaching the nines last arose in 2015, higgins admitted auckland couldnt compete dollar for dollar with places like melbourne.
While there were just two arrests for intoxication over two days at last years soldout inaugural nrl auckland nines tournament, the once sellout wellington sevens 7s wellington tournament also being held in february has been plagued with alcohol issues and related. General nrl nines tournament in auckland page 23 new. Raiders forward luke bateman uses tournament as launching pad by chris dutton updated february 3, 2016 6. Rugby league nines tournament introduced to international. The 2020 nrl nines was the fifth edition of the nrl nines rugby league nines and the first one hosted outside of auckland. The inaugural tournament is planned for anniversary weekend 2014, with eden park the preferred venue. As with previous tournaments, it was contested by all sixteen national rugby league teams. It was a twoday, nineaside, knockout tournament held at eden park in auckland, new zealand. Nrl auckland nines jerseys divide rugby league community.
News corp australia the nrl has suspended the auckland nines for 2018 but insists the preseason tournament has a future beyond. Every squad for the 2017 downer nrl auckland nines tournament, held at eden park on february 4 and 5. Dates confirmed for 2017 nrl nines competition te ao. The 2016 nrl season is fast approaching, and all 16 teams preseason training is in full swing.
In addition to the twoday, nine aside tournament at eden park, auckland hosted a successful nrl auckland nines fan day in aotea square on friday 5 february, which saw local, domestic and overseas fans meet their league heroes in a free event. The nrl are pursuing an international nines tournament at the end of the 2019 season, where players would represent their. There were 89,000 spectators over the weekend in 2014, but when duco substantially increased the ticket price the following. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies.
Perth will host next years nrl nines tournament, with the event to be held at hbf park. Nrl nines 2020 live scores, results, standings league. Best plays of the auckland nines confirmed squads for the mens and womens 2020 nrl nines tournaments in perth, running on february 14 and 15. Chief among them is a proposal from new zealand promoter dean lonergan for a 2014 preseason nineaside tournament to be played at auckland s eden park. If you enjoyed watching this video, dont forget to smash the like button,comment,share and subscribe. The nrl nines are officially returning in 2020, with perth set to host the twoday tournament for the first time next february following the success of last weekends world cup in sydney. The rugby league international federation rlif has attempted to breathe new life into the game with a significant overhaul of the games international calendar, which will include a world nines. After running in auckland for four years, the nines are now looking at. Pacific pearl when a nines themed cruise arrived in auckland, highlighting auckland s cruise industry. Feb 05, 2017 the sydney roosters claimed a shock auckland nines title after defeating penrith in a 108 nailbiting final at eden park the roosters looked to have the result in the bag when they led 100 late. It was held on 67 february 2016 at eden park in auckland, new zealand.
Had a hand in almost everything good pt chevalier did, playing at first receiver and in the hooking role. Nrl teams will be learning on the run at inaugural tournament. The nrl nines, which was formerly held in auckland, started in 2014 but stopped in 2018 after. Warriors superstar shaun johnson says hes aiming for the top spot this year. This expired in 2018, and the 2020 nines will be held in perth at hbf park. All 16 nrl chiefs will gather in sydney tomorrow to vote on a set of key issues affecting the nrl. Nrl nines will feature four mens pools and up to 25 matches, while the womens clubs will compete in a roundrobin style tournament. Nine players were selected in the official team of the tournament for the 2017 downer nrl auckland nines, including mvp connor watson. Nine players to watch at the world cup 9s duration. Some teams are toying with the idea of playing the auckland nines without a fullback in defence. Nrl to bring back nines tournament in 2020 love rugby league. Just like previous tournaments, it was contested by all sixteen national rugby league teams. Apr 22, 2017 the nrl nines tournament is heading to perth next year, the city that faces the loss of its super rugby franchise.
Jan 30, 2017 nrls auckland nines should be scrapped penrith panthers ceo this article is more than 3 years old preseason tournament an unnecessary risk to players, says brian fletcher. Nrl suspends nines for 2018, unlikely to return to auckland. The multimillion dollar auckland league nines tournament which will feature all 16 nrl clubs and some of the sports biggest stars is set to be signed off by the nrl within the next week. Your clubs strengths, weaknesses and chance of victory february 2, 2016 4. The nrl auckland nines tournament of 2016 congrats the parramatta. See more ideas about rugby league, rugby and best games. The nrl nines had been played in auckland from 2014 to 2017 but had been left off the calendar for the. After a difficult 2016 that has seen the parramatta eels slip from one major offfield. The mens nrl nines were reintroduced in 2020 after a threeyear absence, while previously new zealand held tournaments at auckland s eden park across four years. It was originally launched in 2014 as the auckland nines, before going.
Introducing the program, nrl head of commercial paul kind stated the commitment that the nrl has made to rugby league in auckland. The same pool names were used as the 2015 tournaments. The downer nrl auckland nines is a twoday, nine a side, knockout tournament showcasing the worlds greatest rugby league talent live in auckland. Nrl nines returning in 2020 following recent world cup. The inaugural tournament was staged between 15 16 february 2014, with subsequent tournaments being played earlier in the year normally at the end of january. The event would likely be held in australia instead of eden park in auckland if it was to. The dick smith nrl auckland nines is the place to be as all 16 nrl teams and 288 star players descend on aucklands eden park for the greatest weekend. Auckland nines post game thread submitted 5 years ago by nrlgamethread national rugby league a place to discuss all the action from this weekends competition, results, breakout players and best moments. Feb 05, 2017 nine players were selected in the official team of the tournament for the 2017 downer nrl auckland nines, including mvp connor watson. Feb 06, 2016 the dick smith nrl auckland nines is the place to be as all 16 nrl teams and 288 star players descend on aucklands eden park for the greatest weekend. Nines club programme regional hosting hubs announced nrl. The nrl nines is an annual nrl preseason competition which sees all 16 teams square off in a shortened rugby league format. Australia nrl nines rugby league results, fixtures, tables, standings, statistics, live scores by we use cookies to improve your experience on this website.