World Cup Final
Australia up against New Zealand
Taking NZ +17.5 pyol

World Cup Final
Australia up against New Zealand
To score a try - Manu Vatuvei

Auckland Nines
Taking NZ

Date: February 15-16, 2014
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

Group A: Warriors, Raiders, Sea Eagles, Cowboys
Group B: Roosters, Eels, Broncos, Bulldogs
Group C: Sharks, Knights, Tigers, Titans
Group D: Storm, Panthers, Rabbitohs, Dragons

The major Rule changes that differ from regular NRL games are:

Two nine minute halves with a two minute half time period.

Nine players a side with six unlimited interchange players.

Scrums will only form after a double knock on, with attacking teams to elect which side to feed the ball.

No video referee, with one on-field referee.

Five minute golden try period in qualifying rounds with a draw to be deemed if there is no result, while unlimited golden try for the finals.

A tap restart will take place after a 40/20.

Five points for a try scored in the bonus zone under the posts, with two point drop kick conversion attempts.

The scoring team will have a drop kick off to restart play.

Five minute sin bins.

Five tackles in a set.

NRL Auckland Nines 2014 • Winner


New Zealand Warriors $7 x2
Penrith Panthers $11
Brisbane Broncos $15
Cronulla Sharks $17

Total outlay 5 units

NRL Minor Premiership • Winner


Sydney Roosters $5
South Sydney Rabbitohs $6
Manly Sea Eagles $8

Total outlay 3 units

Warriors NRL Auckland Nines squad

Jayson Bukuya
Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Glen Fisiiahi
David Fusitua
Charlie Gubb
Konrad Hurrell
Sebastine Ikahihifo
Shaun Johnson
Solomone Kata
Ngani Laumape
Tuimoala Lolohea
Sione Lousi
Suaia Matagi
Dominique Peyroux
Sam Tomkins
Carlos Tuimavave

Very nice lineup

Ouch! That will hurt given nine minute halves!!

Auckland 9s
Winner
NZ ($6) or Penrith ($9) or Sydney ($30)