Auckland Nines

Tokyo? Beijing? Hong Kong? Thurston wants Nines moved to Asia

6 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 festival of rugby league and

44-year-old Wiki set for Nines showdown with current NRL hit men

3 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 running straight at me (at

Radradra, French, ‘Piggy’ Brown? Edwards puts pressure on new recruit Nathan Brown

3 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 Parramatta claim their maiden Nines

I’d never send my stars to the Nines if I were coach: Mark Geyer

30 January, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 he was happy for veterans

Robbie Farah’s former protege returning home to Auckland as a Shark

30 January, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 will end up at the

Once were Warriors: Wiki out of retirement for the Auckland Nines

19 January, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 Canberra Raiders clubs. Wiki won

Your team’s Auckland Nines uniform for 2018 revealed

22 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 Palmer, Nathan Tinkler and Gina

Mat Rogers the next legend to return at Auckland Nines?

18 November, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 of fellow club icon Steve

2017 Auckland Nines draw announced: Everything you need to know

17 November, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 Parramatta will face Manly-Warringah, St

Fans start unlikely petition in support of retired battler Scott Minto at the Auckland Nines

16 November, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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 petition reads: “I assure you

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