Sunday Insight: Duco Events

Dean Lonergan and business partner David Higgins know what it is to risk bankruptcy. Next weekend, they will kick off their biggest event yet, the $7.5 million NRL Auckland Nines.

People who know the two promoters say David Higgins, right, is a good control, keeping Dean Lonergan, left, in line when he gets carried away. Photo / Doug Sherring

Image 1 of 10: People who know the two promoters say David Higgins, right, is a good control, keeping Dean Lonergan, left, in line when he gets carried away. Photo / Doug Sherring