WarriorsNines: Warriors on a knife edgeThe Warriors don't like to do things the easy way. With a star-studded team full of flair and a huge home crowd behind them, the cards were in their favour on day one of the Nines.31 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLNines: Warriors in for a fightThe Warriors' finals plans were in tatters at the Auckland Nines after Canberra scored 19-unanswered points to snatch a last-gasp 23-19 victory31 Jan 08:30 AM
NRLNines: Players to watchThe success of last year's tournament has seen more stars descend on the Auckland Nines. David Skipwith and Michael Burgess identify nine who could stand out this weekend.30 Jan 06:00 PM
WarriorsLeague: Warriors prepared to chase Foran hardManly and Kiwis five-eighth Kieran Foran admits the prospect of joining the Warriors would be a big call but the club remain determined to move heaven and earth to sign him for 2016.30 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLGuide to the Auckland NinesAll 16 NRL clubs in one city at one time — events on that sort of scale (city planner types call them ‘mega’ are rare indeed.30 Jan 04:00 PM
WarriorsLittle General boosts Warriors' planWarriors legend Stacey Jones is one of the key figures behind the club's shot at the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines title this weekend.30 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLSet of six: Mannering leaves Nines to the speedstersWarriors and Kiwis captain Simon Mannering is confident he will be right to start round one of the NRL despite being ruled out of the Nines because of a few "little niggles".29 Jan 04:00 PM
WarriorsLeague: Defence key to Nines for WarriorsThe Warriors are set to temper their all-out attacking mindset and put more of an emphasis on defence at this weekend's NRL Auckland Nines.29 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLJohnson comes of age as halfbackShaun Johnson says he's finally coming to grips with what it means to be a first-grade halfback as he enters his fifth NRL season.28 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLKiwi Ferns deliver on and off pitchYes, the mail must go through. But whether it would still be them delivering it after this weekend was a question three South Auckland posties had to think long and hard about after being asked to....28 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLNRL: Former Storm chief breaks silenceDisgraced former Melbourne chief executive Brian Waldron has broken his silence to explain his part in the Storm's NRL salary cap scandal.28 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLNines lose a star, but predict a showLeague superstar Johnathan Thurston will be missed, but his absence will not detract from the entertainment at this weekend's NRL Nines, organisers say.27 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLLeague: Matulino admits to Nines nervesIt's not often you hear a 1.93m, 107kg front-rower admit to being scared, but that's how Ben Matulino is feeling ahead of this weekend's NRL Auckland Nines.26 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Govt must keep Aussie eyes away from NinesChris Rattue writes: This is a chance for the Government to show that it governs for all footy followers and play a part in helping ensure the Nines remains here.25 Jan 04:30 PM
NRLAustralian interest 'tribute' to NinesAustralian cities could get to bid for the NRL Auckland Nines rugby league tournament when the contract comes up for renewal next year.25 Jan 04:00 PM
NRLOz told to back off NinesAustralia is preparing a raid on the lucrative Auckland NRL Nines tournament - but is being warned to keep its hands off.24 Jan 11:58 PM
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
