NRL Auckland Nines
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| sport | Rugby league |
| League foundation | 2014 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Country countries |
 Australia New Zealand
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| Title holder | Parramatta Eels |
| Record champions | South Sydney Rabbitohs , North Queensland Cowboys , Parramatta Eels |
| TV partner | Fox Sports , Sky Sports |
| Website | www.nrlaucklandnines.com |
The NRL Auckland Nines (also known as Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines for sponsorship reasons) is a 9-a-side rugby league competition that first took place on February 15-16, 2014 at Eden Park . The next five editions will also take place in Eden Park.
Participants are all 16 NRL clubs.
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The rules at the NRL Auckland Nines differ in many ways from the normal NRL rules. The main differences are:
- A game lasts 2 × 9 minutes with a two-minute half-time break.
- A team consists of nine players and five substitutes.
- There is no video evidence .
- There is a so-called "bonus zone" behind the crossbars of the rugby goal. If an attempt is placed in the bonus zone, it counts not four, but five points.
- Raises and kick-offs are executed by drop kick.
- Time penalties only last three minutes.
- Possession changes after five tackles.
Results
| season | winner | 2nd finalist | Result |
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| 2014 |
 North Queensland Cowboys
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 Brisbane Broncos
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16: 7 |
| 2015 |
 South Sydney Rabbitohs
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 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
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18:14 a.d. |
| 2016 |
 Parramatta Eels
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 New Zealand Warriors
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22: 4 |
| 2017 |
 Sydney Roosters
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 Penrith Panthers
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10: 8 |