Parramatta has been drawn to play the Roosters, Broncos and Bulldogs in their group. There have also been a number of new rules introduced or changed for the tournament. One is the use of drop goals for conversions. The full draw and list of rule changes are below:
Rule Changes For Nines
- Goal-kicks will not feature in the tournament with dropkicks taken in line from where the try was scored worth two points. Penalty dropkicks will be worth two points with a field goal in general play remaining at one point.
- Scrums will consist of five players from each team and will only be used in the event of a double knock-on or a mutual infringement.
- In the event of a successful 40/20 kick, play will recommence with a tap re-start to the kicking team 20 metres in from where the ball crossed the touch line.
- Matches will be re-started by the scoring team through a drop kick off.
- Referees will have the power to send players to the sin-bin for five minutes for foul play.
The NRL premier Roosters have been drawn alongside the Broncos, Bulldogs and Eels in a draw that will thrill fans but offer no easy introduction to Nines play for the respective coaches.
The pools for the rugby league extravaganza at Eden Park on February 15 and 16 are:
• (YELLOW) Warriors, Raiders, Sea Eagles and Cowboys
• (GREEN) Roosters, Eels, Broncos and Bulldogs
• (BLUE) Sharks, Knights, Tigers and Titians
• (RED) Storm, Panthers, Rabbitohs and Dragons
Full Schedule Of Games
DAY ONE
Game 1 - 12.35pm: Sharks v Knights
Game 2 - 1pm: Tigers v Titans
Game 3 - 1.25pm: Roosters v Eels
Game 4 - 1.50pm: Broncos v Bulldogs
Game 5 - 2.25pm: Warriors v Raiders
Game 6 - 2.50pm: Sea Eagles v Cowboys
Game 7 - 3.15pm: Storm v Panthers
Game 8 - 3.40pm: Rabbitohs v Dragons
Game 9 - 4.20pm: Sharks v Tigers
Game 10 - 4.45pm: Knights v Titans
Game 11 - 5.10pm: Roosters v Broncos
Game 12 - 5.35pm: Eels v Bulldogs
Game 13 - 6.10pm: Warriors v Sea Eagles
Game 14 - 6.35pm: Raiders v Warriors
Game 15 - 7pm: Storm v Rabbitohs
Game 16 - 7.25pm: Panthers v Dragons
DAY TWO
Game 17 - 12pm: Sharks v Titans
Game 18 - 12.25pm: Knights v Tigers
Game 19 - 12.50pm: Roosters v Bulldogs
Game 20 - 1.15pm: Eels v Broncos
Game 21 - 1.45pm: Warriors v Cowboys
Game 22 - 2.10pm: Raiders v Sea Eagles
Game 23 - 2.35pm: Storm v Dragons
Game 24 - 3pm: Panthers v Rabbitohs
Game 25 - 3.30pm: 1st Quarter Final
Game 26 - 3.55pm: 2nd Quarter Final
Game 27 - 4.20pm: 3rd Quarter Final
Game 28 - 4.45pm: 4th Quarter Final
Game 29 - 5.45pm: 1st Semi Final
Game 30 - 6.10pm 2nd Semi Final
Game 31 - 7.30pm: Final
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I cant wait for this tournament.
I've got a feeling we'll give this comp a shake. We've got a lot of players who can play ad-lib footy and are at their best when they do it. I think Semi should be one of our first picked here. His experience in Rugby Sevens will be invaluable.
Winner gets a couple of million dollars from memory Slip. That's some money that can go towards our redevelopment.
From memory we are contracted to send at least 3 "stars" to the tournament.
Who is classified as a "star" for our team I am not sure...
Our first grade depth is better than most clubs. If no one sends their proper NRL team then we'll have a good shot at this although I expect the Warriors to win.
We are required to send at least 1 member of our Top 5 to the tournament: Hayne, Hoppa, Sandow, Norman and the 5th I'm not sure. Might be Fui or Lussick.
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