Tokyo? Beijing? Hong Kong? Thurston wants Nines moved to Asia
Future Immortal Johnathan Thurston wants to take the Nines to Asia after what he says was a disappointing turnout at Auckland’s Eden Park. Crowds were down for the two day … Read More
Tag: Auckland Nines
44-year-old Wiki set for Nines showdown with current NRL hit men
If you think 44-year-old Warriors legend Ruben Wiki won’t be able to handle the Auckland Nines tomorrow – listen to this. “Hoffy (Ryan Hoffman), Simon (Mannering) and Albert (Vete) were … Read More
Radradra, French, ‘Piggy’ Brown? Edwards puts pressure on new recruit Nathan Brown
BY RICHARD HOGAN Parramatta Eels forward and Auckland-native Kenny Edwards is desperate to get out onto the field at the Auckland Nines after four months of grueling pre-season. Edwards watched … Read More
I’d never send my stars to the Nines if I were coach: Mark Geyer
Former Australian second-rower Mark Geyer says he wouldn’t send his top stars to the Auckland Nines if he was coaching an NRL side. Speaking to RadioLIVE’s Sunday Sport, Geyer said … Read More
Robbie Farah’s former protege returning home to Auckland as a Shark
He was once touted as the successor to Robbie Farah at Wests Tigers but now Manaia Cherrington has another chance at defending premiers Cronulla. While it seems likely James Segeyaro … Read More
Once were Warriors: Wiki out of retirement for the Auckland Nines
Look out Auckland Nines, retired hardman Ruben Wiki is coming out of retirement to play for the New Zealand Warriors. The 44-year-old is a legend of both the Warriors and … Read More
Your team’s Auckland Nines uniform for 2018 revealed
BY RICHARD HOGAN Look, let’s be honest. Some of the Auckland Nines jerseys over the journey have been as easy on the eye as a drunken Twister party between Clive … Read More
Mat Rogers the next legend to return at Auckland Nines?
Age shall not weary ‘The Rat’. Cronulla-Sutherland legend Mat Rogers is set to make a shock comeback at the Auckland Nines in February according to Rugby League Week. Rogers, son … Read More
2017 Auckland Nines draw announced: Everything you need to know
The 2017 Auckland Nines draw has been announced with the event to be again held at Eden Park in Auckland on the 4th and 5th of February. Last year’s winners … Read More
Fans start unlikely petition in support of retired battler Scott Minto at the Auckland Nines
A petition on change.org is asking people to sign in support of getting former Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland fringe winger Scott Minto to the Auckland Nines in 2017. The … Read More