Auckland Nines Discussion
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Tony Townsend
Omg we're 2nd favourites, who'd of thought. Great to see our guys finally getting the recognition they deserve. Hope they go really well & can't wait to see our young guys again after their fantastic game last weekend. The footys back! Go Knights!
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Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Smith’s happy homecoming
By Matt Logue
Friday 14 February 2014 8:00 AM
As a proud New Zealander, this weekend’s NRL Auckland Nines takes on extra meaning for Knights back-rower Jeremy Smith.
Born-and-raised in Christchurch, Smith is as passionate as anyone when it comes to his Kiwi heritage.
So as much as the Knights' enforcer is pumped at the prospect of playing in front of a packed Eden Park, he is equally excited about having the invaluable chance to catch up with family.
"It’s always good coming home," Smith said in Auckland on Thursday.
"I get to meet up with a few friends and family and play here in the nines, so I’m very excited.
"I’ll try and catch up with family, but there is so much family around and it’s sort of hard to get around to them all."
Newcastle arrived in Auckland late on Wednesday night and ramped up preparations for the nines tournament on Thursday.
Smith says the squad are all motivated and keen to test themselves in the new fast-paced concept.
"It’s pretty good at the moment and everyone is excited to get on the pitch and get into it," he says.
"We’ve got a outside backs that are pretty keen to get out there and showing their stuff.
"But we’ll just have to wait and see I suppose.
"The feeling amongst the team has been really good.
"There will also be a buzz around town I suppose once the boys get out there."
Asked how he'll fit into the nines format, which is expected to be dominated by speedy outside backs, Smith remains optimistic.
"Oh real good I reckon,” grins the veteran of 22 tests with New Zealand between 2007- 2012.
"It will be interesting. I just said to Wayne before I’ll probably sit out on the first little stint, see how it unfolds and see where I can slot myself in.
"It will be good though.
"It’s a good concept for the game and I suppose expanding the game is always a positive."
Smith is also looking forward to running out in front of over 90,000 fans at Eden Park.
He admits some teammates might be nervous about performing before such a big crowd, but has no doubts they can overcome any early nerves.
"I don’t know how the other boys are feeling, but I’m pretty excited," he says.
"I dare say it will be a little bit daunting playing in front of that many people when they haven’t before, but it will be a good atmosphere and good vibe."
Newcastle open their Auckland Nines campaign on Saturday morning (10.35am AEST) against Smith's former club Cronulla.
The 33-year-old can't wait to take on the Sharks and hopefully come out on top as a winner.
"I’m not sure what team they’ve got named, but it’s always good playing against your old club and some of the boys that you got along with really well," he says.
"They'll probably try to show me up, but hopefully that doesn't happen."
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Smiths-happy-homecoming/90341
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Knights in Auckland
Thursday 13 February 2014 7:02 PM
The Newcastle Knights arrived in Auckland late on Wednesday evening for the inaugural **** Smith NRL Auckland Nines tournament and hit the ground running, with a training session at Trusts Stadium on Thursday morning.
Coach Wayne Bennett and the entire squad then spent their first afternoon in Auckland with hundreds of youngsters at Ellerslie Eagles Junior Rugby League Club, running clinics, signing autographs and photos.
"I like the idea of the Nines, it has a lot of merit and I am pleased we are all here," Bennett said.
"I am pleased the footy is back and more importantly the fans are happy the footy is back.
"To see all the talent in one place is exceptional."
On Friday, Bennett and Jarrod Mullen will attend the official breakfast for the 16 Captains and Coaches before all clubs are officially welcomed to Auckland at a Civic Reception.
NRL Chief Executive, Mr Dave Smith, **** Smith CEO, Mr Nick Abboud; and the Mayor of Auckland, Mr Len Brown along with the 16 NRL Nines squads will be at the Aotea Civic Reception in Queen Street in Auckland's CBD from 12.15pm.
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights in Auckland/90370
By Matt Logue
Friday 14 February 2014 8:00 AM
As a proud New Zealander, this weekend’s NRL Auckland Nines takes on extra meaning for Knights back-rower Jeremy Smith.
Born-and-raised in Christchurch, Smith is as passionate as anyone when it comes to his Kiwi heritage.
So as much as the Knights' enforcer is pumped at the prospect of playing in front of a packed Eden Park, he is equally excited about having the invaluable chance to catch up with family.
"It’s always good coming home," Smith said in Auckland on Thursday.
"I get to meet up with a few friends and family and play here in the nines, so I’m very excited.
"I’ll try and catch up with family, but there is so much family around and it’s sort of hard to get around to them all."
Newcastle arrived in Auckland late on Wednesday night and ramped up preparations for the nines tournament on Thursday.
Smith says the squad are all motivated and keen to test themselves in the new fast-paced concept.
"It’s pretty good at the moment and everyone is excited to get on the pitch and get into it," he says.
"We’ve got a outside backs that are pretty keen to get out there and showing their stuff.
"But we’ll just have to wait and see I suppose.
"The feeling amongst the team has been really good.
"There will also be a buzz around town I suppose once the boys get out there."
Asked how he'll fit into the nines format, which is expected to be dominated by speedy outside backs, Smith remains optimistic.
"Oh real good I reckon,” grins the veteran of 22 tests with New Zealand between 2007- 2012.
"It will be interesting. I just said to Wayne before I’ll probably sit out on the first little stint, see how it unfolds and see where I can slot myself in.
"It will be good though.
"It’s a good concept for the game and I suppose expanding the game is always a positive."
Smith is also looking forward to running out in front of over 90,000 fans at Eden Park.
He admits some teammates might be nervous about performing before such a big crowd, but has no doubts they can overcome any early nerves.
"I don’t know how the other boys are feeling, but I’m pretty excited," he says.
"I dare say it will be a little bit daunting playing in front of that many people when they haven’t before, but it will be a good atmosphere and good vibe."
Newcastle open their Auckland Nines campaign on Saturday morning (10.35am AEST) against Smith's former club Cronulla.
The 33-year-old can't wait to take on the Sharks and hopefully come out on top as a winner.
"I’m not sure what team they’ve got named, but it’s always good playing against your old club and some of the boys that you got along with really well," he says.
"They'll probably try to show me up, but hopefully that doesn't happen."
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Smiths-happy-homecoming/90341
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Knights in Auckland
Thursday 13 February 2014 7:02 PM
The Newcastle Knights arrived in Auckland late on Wednesday evening for the inaugural **** Smith NRL Auckland Nines tournament and hit the ground running, with a training session at Trusts Stadium on Thursday morning.
Coach Wayne Bennett and the entire squad then spent their first afternoon in Auckland with hundreds of youngsters at Ellerslie Eagles Junior Rugby League Club, running clinics, signing autographs and photos.
"I like the idea of the Nines, it has a lot of merit and I am pleased we are all here," Bennett said.
"I am pleased the footy is back and more importantly the fans are happy the footy is back.
"To see all the talent in one place is exceptional."
On Friday, Bennett and Jarrod Mullen will attend the official breakfast for the 16 Captains and Coaches before all clubs are officially welcomed to Auckland at a Civic Reception.
NRL Chief Executive, Mr Dave Smith, **** Smith CEO, Mr Nick Abboud; and the Mayor of Auckland, Mr Len Brown along with the 16 NRL Nines squads will be at the Aotea Civic Reception in Queen Street in Auckland's CBD from 12.15pm.
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights in Auckland/90370
so get too watch the 9s. Can't wait!
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Buderus’ guide to Auckland Nines
By Danny Buderus
Friday 14 February 2014 2:20 PM
Recently retired Club legend Danny Buderus takes us inside this weekend's NRL Auckland Nines with all the insights into how the Knights' will fare.
From who is set to star through to how the inaugural tournament will be won, Buderus has your ultimate preview to the pre-season event that has the entire league world talking.
SAW NINES COMING
I have actually loved the concept of a nines tournament for a while. I spoke about it back in 2008 actually, when I penned my book called ‘Talent Is Not Enough’.
I said at the time that the nines concept would be a great way to introduce the game into the emerging league countries.
I was talking more about an international stage, because after living in England I saw the effect of the Sevens and how it created so much interest in the game of rugby.
So if we can sort of jump on the back of that have our own rugby league nines, then that could be a good chance to take our game globally.
So I’m really glad we’ve now got the Auckland Nines and who knows where this concept could end up.
I’m really excited about the next 48 hours, because I know you are going to see some amazing athletes and hopefully the product is something we can take into Asia or globally and get some support and real talk about our game.
STARTING WELL VITAL
The Knights have got the honour of kicking the whole competition off.
I know every team will be watching the game against Cronulla on Saturday morning, because they’ll be thinking how are we going to play this event.
So our game against the Sharks will definitely be a bit of a guide.
If we can put in a good performance, that might be good enough to mentally give ourselves a bit of an edge.
The boys want to start well and I'm confident we can.
All the guys that have been picked for the nines are quick and have agility.
NEED FOR SPEED
We’ve got so many quick players. From Dane Gagai though to Aku Uate and Joseph Leilua, the Club has plenty of speed.
The nines will be a bit of an instinctive game, so I think Tyrone Roberts will go very well.
I think Tyrone is the most instinctive player at our Club. He has got all the skills.
It’s a really good line-up for the Knights though.
The boys are preparing for the season, but I know they want to play well at the nines.
GAME PLAN
You can’t have too much structure in nines, but you still need to understand how it should work.
So you don’t have to attack the space, because the space will come.
But you’ve still got to go forward and make metres up the middle before you pass wide to the quick players.
I also don’t think there will be as much room as a lot of people think.
I know there are only nine players on the field, but there won't be a heap of room and teams will have to work out a plan.
HALVES THE KEY
I have no doubt the nines will come down to the decision makers in the team.
They’ll need to play well, so they can get the ball out to these speedier guys.
Whether that’s through a kick or through a little play that they put on, a lot of pressure will come onto the halves.
At the end of the day, that’s how you’ll get these outside backs away and in open space.
IT IS A FINE LINE
The idea will be to do everything you can to keep the ball off the other team, so cheap turnovers and handling errors will prove costly.
But you also want to do the exciting plays.
So kicks that force players to contest the ball or the old 40/20 kick.
Teams will be trying to make 50/50 contests, so they can get the ball back and away from the other team.
That will be a challenge though in such a quick game.
Either way, it's going to an exciting weekend of footy and I can't wait.
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Buderus-guide-to-Auckland-Nines/90412
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Buderus and Johns reunite in the name of charity
By Matt Logue
Friday 14 February 2014 2:47 PM
It’s only a charity game of touch footy, but Danny Buderus is buzzing at the prospect of teaming up with old Newcastle Knights teammate Andrew Johns in an Australia versus New Zealand media match in Auckland this Sunday.
As part of the extravaganza that is the **** Smith NRL Auckland Nines, Buderus will line-up alongside the likes of Johns, Gordon Tallis, Brett Finch and members of the media in a nine-a-side Touch Football match against a New Zealand side to raise funds for NZ charity, 'The Rising Foundation'.
The match will be played over two nine-minute halves in front of a crowd of more than 46,000 people.
Home appliance brand, Beko, will sponsor the media match with the aim of trying to raise $20,000 for, The Rising Foundation - a charity established by a group of former South Auckland children with an aim to assisting at-risk-youth to develop their potential.
Beko will donate $2000 to the Rising Foundation for each try scored in the game.
Buderus can't wait to play in this weekend's match - his first charity contest since retiring at the end of last season.
"I’m really excited about being a part of it," Buderus says.
"It’s also a good fundraising charity day as well.
"I think every try that’s scored $2000 goes to a charity, so it’s awesome.
"I’m sure it will stay touch, but with some old footy players there it might get a little bit more physical.
"I know New Zealand has got Stacey Jones playing and Monty Betham and those guys, so it will be a heap of fun.
"It will also be great playing with Joey again.”
The nine-a-side Touch Football charity game will be played before Sunday's NRL Auckland Nines final at Eden Park, which is set to kick-off at 7.30pm (AEST).
Australian team (not in playing numbers)
1. Andrew Johns, Captain, (Rugby League Week ‘Immortal’)
2. Gorden Tallis (Qld Origin, Australia)
3. Brett Finch (NSW Origin)
4. Danny Buderus (NSW Origin, Australia)
5. Steve Turner (ex Melbourne/Bulldogs premiership winning winger)
6. Brent Read (reporter, The Australian)
7. Michael Chammas (reporter, Sydney Morning Herald)
8. Josh Massoud (reporter, The Daily Telegraph)
9. David Riccio (reporter, The Daily Telegraph)
10. Pat Molihan (reporter, Channel 7)
11. Shannon Byrne (reporter, ABC Radio)
12. Steve Hart (reporter, Fox Sports News)
13. Tony Adams (reporter, RLW’s ‘The Mole’)
NZ Team List (not in playing numbers)
1. Stacey Jones, Captain, (Sky Sport, ex NZ Test player)
2. Sam Ackerman (reporter, TV 3 News)
3. Richie Barnett (reporter, NZ Herald/SKY TV, ex NZ Test player)
4. Jenny May Coffin (reporter, TV 1 News, ex Silver Fern netball player)
5. Monty Betham (SKY Sport, ex NZ Test player)
6. Wairangi Koopu (Sky Sport/Maori TV, ex NZ Test player)
7. Karl Te Nana (reporter, SKY TV/ Maori TV, ex NZ Sevens player)
8. Sam Ackerman (reporter, TV 3 News)
9. Nickson Clark (Mai FM breakfast host)
10. Sam Wallace (TV 1 Breakfast)
11. James McConie (Prime TV)
12. Bryce Casey (The Rock Breakfast host)
13. Dominic Harvey (The Edge Breakfast host)
Referee: Stephen Killgallon (Fairfax Media, ex Test international referee)
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/...nd-Johns-reunite-in-the-name-of-charity/90414
By Danny Buderus
Friday 14 February 2014 2:20 PM
Recently retired Club legend Danny Buderus takes us inside this weekend's NRL Auckland Nines with all the insights into how the Knights' will fare.
From who is set to star through to how the inaugural tournament will be won, Buderus has your ultimate preview to the pre-season event that has the entire league world talking.
SAW NINES COMING
I have actually loved the concept of a nines tournament for a while. I spoke about it back in 2008 actually, when I penned my book called ‘Talent Is Not Enough’.
I said at the time that the nines concept would be a great way to introduce the game into the emerging league countries.
I was talking more about an international stage, because after living in England I saw the effect of the Sevens and how it created so much interest in the game of rugby.
So if we can sort of jump on the back of that have our own rugby league nines, then that could be a good chance to take our game globally.
So I’m really glad we’ve now got the Auckland Nines and who knows where this concept could end up.
I’m really excited about the next 48 hours, because I know you are going to see some amazing athletes and hopefully the product is something we can take into Asia or globally and get some support and real talk about our game.
STARTING WELL VITAL
The Knights have got the honour of kicking the whole competition off.
I know every team will be watching the game against Cronulla on Saturday morning, because they’ll be thinking how are we going to play this event.
So our game against the Sharks will definitely be a bit of a guide.
If we can put in a good performance, that might be good enough to mentally give ourselves a bit of an edge.
The boys want to start well and I'm confident we can.
All the guys that have been picked for the nines are quick and have agility.
NEED FOR SPEED
We’ve got so many quick players. From Dane Gagai though to Aku Uate and Joseph Leilua, the Club has plenty of speed.
The nines will be a bit of an instinctive game, so I think Tyrone Roberts will go very well.
I think Tyrone is the most instinctive player at our Club. He has got all the skills.
It’s a really good line-up for the Knights though.
The boys are preparing for the season, but I know they want to play well at the nines.
GAME PLAN
You can’t have too much structure in nines, but you still need to understand how it should work.
So you don’t have to attack the space, because the space will come.
But you’ve still got to go forward and make metres up the middle before you pass wide to the quick players.
I also don’t think there will be as much room as a lot of people think.
I know there are only nine players on the field, but there won't be a heap of room and teams will have to work out a plan.
HALVES THE KEY
I have no doubt the nines will come down to the decision makers in the team.
They’ll need to play well, so they can get the ball out to these speedier guys.
Whether that’s through a kick or through a little play that they put on, a lot of pressure will come onto the halves.
At the end of the day, that’s how you’ll get these outside backs away and in open space.
IT IS A FINE LINE
The idea will be to do everything you can to keep the ball off the other team, so cheap turnovers and handling errors will prove costly.
But you also want to do the exciting plays.
So kicks that force players to contest the ball or the old 40/20 kick.
Teams will be trying to make 50/50 contests, so they can get the ball back and away from the other team.
That will be a challenge though in such a quick game.
Either way, it's going to an exciting weekend of footy and I can't wait.
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Buderus-guide-to-Auckland-Nines/90412
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Buderus and Johns reunite in the name of charity
By Matt Logue
Friday 14 February 2014 2:47 PM
It’s only a charity game of touch footy, but Danny Buderus is buzzing at the prospect of teaming up with old Newcastle Knights teammate Andrew Johns in an Australia versus New Zealand media match in Auckland this Sunday.
As part of the extravaganza that is the **** Smith NRL Auckland Nines, Buderus will line-up alongside the likes of Johns, Gordon Tallis, Brett Finch and members of the media in a nine-a-side Touch Football match against a New Zealand side to raise funds for NZ charity, 'The Rising Foundation'.
The match will be played over two nine-minute halves in front of a crowd of more than 46,000 people.
Home appliance brand, Beko, will sponsor the media match with the aim of trying to raise $20,000 for, The Rising Foundation - a charity established by a group of former South Auckland children with an aim to assisting at-risk-youth to develop their potential.
Beko will donate $2000 to the Rising Foundation for each try scored in the game.
Buderus can't wait to play in this weekend's match - his first charity contest since retiring at the end of last season.
"I’m really excited about being a part of it," Buderus says.
"It’s also a good fundraising charity day as well.
"I think every try that’s scored $2000 goes to a charity, so it’s awesome.
"I’m sure it will stay touch, but with some old footy players there it might get a little bit more physical.
"I know New Zealand has got Stacey Jones playing and Monty Betham and those guys, so it will be a heap of fun.
"It will also be great playing with Joey again.”
The nine-a-side Touch Football charity game will be played before Sunday's NRL Auckland Nines final at Eden Park, which is set to kick-off at 7.30pm (AEST).
Australian team (not in playing numbers)
1. Andrew Johns, Captain, (Rugby League Week ‘Immortal’)
2. Gorden Tallis (Qld Origin, Australia)
3. Brett Finch (NSW Origin)
4. Danny Buderus (NSW Origin, Australia)
5. Steve Turner (ex Melbourne/Bulldogs premiership winning winger)
6. Brent Read (reporter, The Australian)
7. Michael Chammas (reporter, Sydney Morning Herald)
8. Josh Massoud (reporter, The Daily Telegraph)
9. David Riccio (reporter, The Daily Telegraph)
10. Pat Molihan (reporter, Channel 7)
11. Shannon Byrne (reporter, ABC Radio)
12. Steve Hart (reporter, Fox Sports News)
13. Tony Adams (reporter, RLW’s ‘The Mole’)
NZ Team List (not in playing numbers)
1. Stacey Jones, Captain, (Sky Sport, ex NZ Test player)
2. Sam Ackerman (reporter, TV 3 News)
3. Richie Barnett (reporter, NZ Herald/SKY TV, ex NZ Test player)
4. Jenny May Coffin (reporter, TV 1 News, ex Silver Fern netball player)
5. Monty Betham (SKY Sport, ex NZ Test player)
6. Wairangi Koopu (Sky Sport/Maori TV, ex NZ Test player)
7. Karl Te Nana (reporter, SKY TV/ Maori TV, ex NZ Sevens player)
8. Sam Ackerman (reporter, TV 3 News)
9. Nickson Clark (Mai FM breakfast host)
10. Sam Wallace (TV 1 Breakfast)
11. James McConie (Prime TV)
12. Bryce Casey (The Rock Breakfast host)
13. Dominic Harvey (The Edge Breakfast host)
Referee: Stephen Killgallon (Fairfax Media, ex Test international referee)
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/...nd-Johns-reunite-in-the-name-of-charity/90414
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
NRL Auckland Nines rules
Friday 14 February 2014 1:59 PM
This weekend’s exciting new **** Smith NRL Nines will be broadcast live in Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Malaysia, Pacific Islands and Mongolia as well having live coverage available through livestream in all other territories.
NRL fans with supported mobile and tablet devices will also be able to stream every match live and on-the-go through the Official NRL 2014 App, with an in-app subscription.
Newcastle open their Nines campaign against the Sharks at 10.35am on Saturday, before meeting the Titans at 2.45pm and finally coming up against the Tigers on Sunday at 10.25am.
NRL RULES
The Nines will be conducted in accordance with ‘Rugby League Laws of the Game International Level with Notes on the Laws’ approved by the Australian Rugby League Commission (February 2013) with specific modifications for the NRL Auckland Nines tournament.
The exceptions to ‘Rugby League Laws of the Game International Level with Notes on the Laws’ are:
1. THE GAME
- Each match shall consist of two equal halves of nine minutes. A half time period of two minutes shall apply to all matches.
2. PLAYERS
- The total number of players on the field at any one time in each team shall not exceed nine.
- Each Club must nominate a team comprising of 15 players for each match. A total of six Interchange players may be used on an unlimited interchange basis throughout the match (including Extra Time).
- A maximum of two (2) players may be interchanged at any one time.
3. SCRUMS
- All scrums shall be formed with a maximum of five players from each team (three players in the front row and two in the second row). There shall be no more than four players on each team acting as backs;
- At the scrum, the non-offending team shall have the loose head and feed, and can elect which side of the scrum the ball shall be fed;
- The defending Scrum Half must also take up a position on the same side of the scrum as the ball is being fed;
- All defending players not involved in the scrum (other than the defending scrum half) must retire five metres from their last row of forwards. (This is as per International Laws);
- Scrums will only be formed in the event of a double knock-on or a mutual infringement.
In all other circumstances, play will re-start with a handover to the non-offending team, including where kicks find touch in general play.
The handover will be provided to the non-kicking team 10 metres infield, opposite where the ball crossed the touch line;
- 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.
4. POINTS
- A try shall count for four points except for those tries scored in a defined area known as the ‘Bonus Zone’;
- The ‘Bonus Zone’ is a clearly marked box, located in the in-goal area between the goal posts at each end of the playing field;
- In the event that a try is scored in the ‘Bonus Zone’, such tries shall count for five points (5 Point try).
The referee will signal that a “5 point try” has been scored by raising his hand into the air and extending his fingers to indicate that the try counts for five points;
- If the ball is placed partly on the ‘Bonus Zone’ marking and the remainder of the in-goal (except the dead ball line) the try will deemed to have been scored in the ‘Bonus Zone’;
- All try conversions shall be taken by way of dropkick in line with where the try was scored and will count for two points.
- All penalty kicks at goal shall be taken by way of a drop kick from the point at which the penalty is awarded and will be worth two points.
- A field goal in general play shall be awarded as one point.
5. RE-STARTS
- All kick offs to re-start play, other than for the start of each half, shall be taken by way of drop-kick which must travel 10 metres in a forward direction and land in the field of play;
- All ‘Drop Kick Off’ re-starts shall be taken by the scoring team;
- The kick off to commence each half shall be taken by a place kick which must travel ten (10) metres in a forward direction and land in the field of play.
6. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION - SIN BIN
- The period of temporary suspension shall be five minutes or, in the event that a match is completed within this period, the period of temporary suspension shall be until the completion of the match.
7. TACKLE COUNT - 5 TACKLES
- A team in possession of the football shall be allowed four successive play the balls;
- A handover shall occur after the fourth play-the-ball when the team is (a) tackled for the fifth time, or (b) they commit a breach, or (c) in the event that a player is held up in-goal.
8. EXTRA TIME - GOLDEN TRY
- In the event of a match ending with the scores equal after regular time, the following process shall determine the winner of the match:
- The match referee shall conduct a coin toss in accordance with the laws of the game;
- Following the coin toss, and in accordance with that procedure, the match will resume with “Extra Time - Golden Try” to be played;
- The winner of the match shall be determined to be the team which scores the first try in this (“Extra Time – Golden Try”) period of play. Full Time shall be called immediately after the try has been awarded;
- For Qualifying Round matches, the duration of the “Extra Time - Golden Try” period shall not exceed five minutes.
In the event that no try has been scored at the conclusion of this time period, the match shall be deemed a draw, and competition points awarded accordingly (See Note 9 below);
- For all Finals’ matches (Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Final), the match will continue until a try is scored;
- Usual Rugby League modes of scoring, such as Field-Goals (in general play) and penalty Goals shall carry no point’s value during this “Extra Time - Golden Try” period.
9. COMPETITION POINTS
- Competition points for the Qualifying Rounds shall be awarded as follows:
Win: 2 points
Draw: 1 point
Loss: 0 points
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/NRL-Auckland-Nines-rules/90396
Friday 14 February 2014 1:59 PM
This weekend’s exciting new **** Smith NRL Nines will be broadcast live in Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Malaysia, Pacific Islands and Mongolia as well having live coverage available through livestream in all other territories.
NRL fans with supported mobile and tablet devices will also be able to stream every match live and on-the-go through the Official NRL 2014 App, with an in-app subscription.
Newcastle open their Nines campaign against the Sharks at 10.35am on Saturday, before meeting the Titans at 2.45pm and finally coming up against the Tigers on Sunday at 10.25am.
NRL RULES
The Nines will be conducted in accordance with ‘Rugby League Laws of the Game International Level with Notes on the Laws’ approved by the Australian Rugby League Commission (February 2013) with specific modifications for the NRL Auckland Nines tournament.
The exceptions to ‘Rugby League Laws of the Game International Level with Notes on the Laws’ are:
1. THE GAME
- Each match shall consist of two equal halves of nine minutes. A half time period of two minutes shall apply to all matches.
2. PLAYERS
- The total number of players on the field at any one time in each team shall not exceed nine.
- Each Club must nominate a team comprising of 15 players for each match. A total of six Interchange players may be used on an unlimited interchange basis throughout the match (including Extra Time).
- A maximum of two (2) players may be interchanged at any one time.
3. SCRUMS
- All scrums shall be formed with a maximum of five players from each team (three players in the front row and two in the second row). There shall be no more than four players on each team acting as backs;
- At the scrum, the non-offending team shall have the loose head and feed, and can elect which side of the scrum the ball shall be fed;
- The defending Scrum Half must also take up a position on the same side of the scrum as the ball is being fed;
- All defending players not involved in the scrum (other than the defending scrum half) must retire five metres from their last row of forwards. (This is as per International Laws);
- Scrums will only be formed in the event of a double knock-on or a mutual infringement.
In all other circumstances, play will re-start with a handover to the non-offending team, including where kicks find touch in general play.
The handover will be provided to the non-kicking team 10 metres infield, opposite where the ball crossed the touch line;
- 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.
4. POINTS
- A try shall count for four points except for those tries scored in a defined area known as the ‘Bonus Zone’;
- The ‘Bonus Zone’ is a clearly marked box, located in the in-goal area between the goal posts at each end of the playing field;
- In the event that a try is scored in the ‘Bonus Zone’, such tries shall count for five points (5 Point try).
The referee will signal that a “5 point try” has been scored by raising his hand into the air and extending his fingers to indicate that the try counts for five points;
- If the ball is placed partly on the ‘Bonus Zone’ marking and the remainder of the in-goal (except the dead ball line) the try will deemed to have been scored in the ‘Bonus Zone’;
- All try conversions shall be taken by way of dropkick in line with where the try was scored and will count for two points.
- All penalty kicks at goal shall be taken by way of a drop kick from the point at which the penalty is awarded and will be worth two points.
- A field goal in general play shall be awarded as one point.
5. RE-STARTS
- All kick offs to re-start play, other than for the start of each half, shall be taken by way of drop-kick which must travel 10 metres in a forward direction and land in the field of play;
- All ‘Drop Kick Off’ re-starts shall be taken by the scoring team;
- The kick off to commence each half shall be taken by a place kick which must travel ten (10) metres in a forward direction and land in the field of play.
6. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION - SIN BIN
- The period of temporary suspension shall be five minutes or, in the event that a match is completed within this period, the period of temporary suspension shall be until the completion of the match.
7. TACKLE COUNT - 5 TACKLES
- A team in possession of the football shall be allowed four successive play the balls;
- A handover shall occur after the fourth play-the-ball when the team is (a) tackled for the fifth time, or (b) they commit a breach, or (c) in the event that a player is held up in-goal.
8. EXTRA TIME - GOLDEN TRY
- In the event of a match ending with the scores equal after regular time, the following process shall determine the winner of the match:
- The match referee shall conduct a coin toss in accordance with the laws of the game;
- Following the coin toss, and in accordance with that procedure, the match will resume with “Extra Time - Golden Try” to be played;
- The winner of the match shall be determined to be the team which scores the first try in this (“Extra Time – Golden Try”) period of play. Full Time shall be called immediately after the try has been awarded;
- For Qualifying Round matches, the duration of the “Extra Time - Golden Try” period shall not exceed five minutes.
In the event that no try has been scored at the conclusion of this time period, the match shall be deemed a draw, and competition points awarded accordingly (See Note 9 below);
- For all Finals’ matches (Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Final), the match will continue until a try is scored;
- Usual Rugby League modes of scoring, such as Field-Goals (in general play) and penalty Goals shall carry no point’s value during this “Extra Time - Golden Try” period.
9. COMPETITION POINTS
- Competition points for the Qualifying Rounds shall be awarded as follows:
Win: 2 points
Draw: 1 point
Loss: 0 points
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/NRL-Auckland-Nines-rules/90396
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Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Sharks score again through Carney...
Sharks lead 11-6 with 6 minutes to go..
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Beautiful work by the Knights !!!
Mullen puts a little kick over to BJ Leilua who takes it on the full and scores the try...
Knights lead 12-11 with 4 minutes to play...
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Sharks score so they will win this game 15-12
Sharks lead 11-6 with 6 minutes to go..
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Beautiful work by the Knights !!!
Mullen puts a little kick over to BJ Leilua who takes it on the full and scores the try...
Knights lead 12-11 with 4 minutes to play...
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Sharks score so they will win this game 15-12
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Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Uate looks fat and slow.