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SPORTSAFE ARL NINES RETURN TO
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        The Sportsafe Auckland Rugby League All teams will play each other in the
        (ARL) Nines are set to return to Whitianga qualifying pool with the top three teams
        this weekend February 26-27, 2016 after going through to the championship section
        proving to be a popular event in 2015.                                         and the bottom three into the plate. From
                                                                                       there, each team will play each other once
        The beach, sun and top class footy were all with the two highest qualifiers playing in the
        showcased at last year's tournament - grand final.
        affirmation for the returning occasion.
                                                                                       Whitianga proved to be a big hit with players
        Auckland Premiership teams will battle for                                     last season, providing an ideal venue for
        bragging rights and the Nines trophy when                                      footy and fun - an environment that allows
        they go head to head down at Lyon Park.                                        players and team staff to involve families. It is
        However, it's not all about the Auckland sides                                 also an opportunity for rugby league clubs to
        with Ngaruawahia coming into the mix to                                        showcase their talents outside of Auckland.
        represent the Waikato region.
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nament                                                                  Marlins,       courtesy of ARL sponsors Nissan Giltrap.
        Howick Hornets, Otara Scorpions, Glenora                                       Colman's Suzuki are also giving a player the
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                                                                                       chance to earn the use of a brand new

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                          conducted in accordance with Rugby League
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        which include nine minute halves and a total
        of nine players whom must be on the field at
        2020any one time.
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