NRLNRL: The nines come to townThe Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines hit town on Friday, and the build-up begins in the city before the action heads over to Eden Park. Last year more than 90,000 fans packed the stadium; 5000 fans made it into the city for the opening party.23 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLNRL: Benji gets his shot at NinesBenji Marshall will make his return to Eden Park as captain of the St George Illawarra Dragons at the NRL Auckland Nines this month.21 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLNRL: Rabbitohs lose another Burgess and chief executiveNRL premiers South Sydney suffered a double blow yesterday with forward Luke Burgess heading to Manly for the next two seasons and CEO Shane Richardson leaving the club to take up a position at the NRL.21 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLBanners herald Nines kicking offPreparations are well under way for the NRL Auckland Nines, which kicks off on January 31, with seven large banners being put up around Auckland ahead of the event.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WarriorsJohnson: I expect us to win NinesThe Warriors are embracing the pressure that comes with being the only home team competing in the NRL Auckland Nines at Eden Park next month.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeparate spots for feuding co-ownersWarring Warriors owners Eric Watson and Sir Owen Glenn will be kept on opposite sides of Eden Park when they attend the NRL Auckland Nines at the end of this month.17 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLNRL: Seven or nine? A tricky questionThe NRL Auckland Nines might be the brainchild of Dean Lonergan, but Australian league legend Mal Meninga is the man who convinced him that the concept was a winner.15 Jan 04:00 PM
LeagueBen Flower breaks his silence on punch'If I could take it back, I would.' A repentant Ben Flower wants to meet Lance Hohaia and thank him for not holding a grudge after last year's punches.14 Jan 08:50 PM
WarriorsLeague: The Beast ace in pack for Nines?The Warriors might unveil a not-so-secret weapon at the Auckland Nines later this month.10 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Thuggish Packer merits long time on sidelinesStreet thug Russell Packer has done the time, or half of it thanks to a successful appeal. Yet his crime was so vicious the NRL would be crazy to let him walk straight through the prison gates and into their playing ranks.07 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLCautious line taken on grog at NinesThere were just two arrests for intoxication over two days at last year's sold-out inaugural Auckland NRL Nines tournament.07 Jan 04:00 PM
LeagueEx-league star's drug chargesFormer Australian rugby league player Jason Smith to appear in court charged with trafficking cocaine.06 Jan 11:35 PM
LeagueNRL: Packer released from jailFormer Warriors prop Russell Packer was yesterday released from an Australian jail after serving 12 months of a maximum two-year sentence for assault.05 Jan 09:59 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Oz mocking Anzac spiritAustralia's fallen Kangaroos are running scared of the Kiwis all the way back to Brisbane, but this time they have gone way too far.04 Jan 04:00 PM
LeagueLeague: Kiwis lose chance to host Anzac testThe Anzac spirit appears lacking in league after the revelation Australia has stolen away hosting rights for April's test against New Zealand.03 Jan 07:31 PM
New Zealand10 awesome sporting featsSports fans know about the phenomenal exploits of Brendon McCullum, Lydia Ko and the All Blacks this year. Michael Burgess looks back at 10 other feel-good sports stories that captured the imagination in 2014.27 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Less is more - NFL's lesson for usThe small but perfectly formed NFL season is a classic example of how to turn less into more. Much more. It's a lesson some of our major sports codes would do well to imitate.23 Dec 08:30 PM
NRLLeague: Ferguson delighted to be backBlake Ferguson will be required to attend monthly welfare meetings with the NRL and Roosters officials next season to ensure his career never spirals out of control again.20 Dec 04:00 PM
WarriorsLeague: Warriors seeking compensation over Eagles concertsThe Warriors are set to seek a six-figure sum in compensation from Auckland Council over the ongoing saga of next year's Eagles concerts at Mt Smart.20 Dec 04:00 PM
NRLNRL: No room at club inn for recruitWhen a group of young Mt Wellington flatmates advertised for a new addition to their house, they didn't expect an NRL player to come knocking.20 Dec 04:00 PM
