Live blog: Auckland Nines - Day two
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Best costume we seen so far #nrl9s #incrediblehulk instagram.com/p/kdGjhrIWO3/
by IllegalMusik via twitter 2/15/2014 11:18:03 PM -
@MikeThorpeTVNZ : Were Blake Aishford and Richie McCaw separated at birth? #NRL9s http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgjRfUVCMAE_F8V.jpg
by Mike__Thorpe via twitter 2/15/2014 11:18:21 PM -
The Sharks will move through to the quarter-finals after wrapping up a 30-14 win over the Titans in the first game of the day. For the Titans, it's the end of the road. They can get back to being tourists again - this week in Auckland they have been bungy jumping, jet boating and sailing on America's Cup boats. The NRL's integrity unit, who have minders with each team, hopes that's all they do. Next up is the Knights and Tigers, with the winner also moving through to the last eight. -
Knights make their way into the sheds - keeping an eye on the Sharks and Titans game #goKnights #NRL9s http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgjS0P1CcAA3bsR.jpg
by Newcastle Knights via twitter 2/15/2014 11:22:29 PM -
En route to Eden Park... Looks like there's only @GlenFisiiahi excited! instagram.com/p/kdGjv0BZ4r/
by sam tomkins via twitter 2/15/2014 11:23:59 PM -
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Hoping today is even better than yesterday. Let's gone @nzwarriors ! #nrl9s @ Eden Park instagram.com/p/kdH9Ckg6HO/
by Mark Paterson via twitter 2/15/2014 11:26:32 PM -
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It's hard to remember anyone lighter, Ben, although Kevin Locke in his early days might have come close. The Warriors have had some small players - Phil Blake, Michael Witt - but most of those came when fully-grown men. Tomkins is definitely light (79kg) but he's elusive and doesn't lack for courage
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Brad Fittler just gave someone a thumbs up in the crowd as he went into the tunnel but he won't be playing in the next match against the Bulldogs. The 42-year-old had a slight limp - it must have been that 60m runaway try. Mitchell Pearce will also sit this one out but it's not clear if the pair are out for the tournament if they move through to the quarters
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"The #NRL9s has been awesome, it is a credit to all involved" Willie Mason #NRL9s instagram.com/p/kdLDCTnjiH/
by NRL via twitter 2/15/2014 11:56:19 PM -
"We've put in some good performances, it's going to be tough from here" #NRL9s instagram.com/p/kdK3FOHjh1/
by NRL via twitter 2/15/2014 11:56:36 PM -
Time for nines #NRL9s #auckland http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgjZVJ8CQAAN-Pb.jpg
by eyeonauckland 2 via twitter 2/15/2014 11:57:09 PM -
"I choose not to run" @BradFittler #NRL9s http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgjZJ0YCQAAvXck.jpg
by NRL via twitter 2/15/2014 11:57:30 PM -
The Bulldogs were ordinary yesterday but they lead the Roosters 12-0 early in the second half. They will need to pile on a few points if they are any hope of going through, given they lost both games yesterday - if teams are locked on the same number of wins, it is decided on points differential. Brad Fittler looks unmoved. In fact, he hasn't moved all game considering he's invalided out of the match with a leg injury.
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That latest revelation (points differential, not Fittler) means the Knights topped Blue Pool ahead of the Sharks and will play the second-placed team from Green Pool (Eels, Broncos, Roosters, Bulldogs) in the quarters. The Sharks will likely have to tackle the Eels, who looked slippery yesterday.
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The sun is beaming here at Eden Park make sure you're wearing a hat & sunscreen #CatintheHat #NRL9s http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgjeFvMCEAAwIMt.jpg
by Vodafone Warriors via twitter 2/16/2014 12:09:37 AM -
The Bulldogs pick up their first win of the competition, a 16-4 win over a disappointing Roosters outfit. The Chooks weren't helped by the absence of Brad Fittler and Mitchell Pearce, in particular. The result complicates the picture a little in Green Pool and the second team to join the Eels depends on the next match between the Eels and Broncos. If the Broncos win, they go through. If not, it will be decided on points differential
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@Shaun_Johnson90 hey brother carving up the 9s lad, Goodluck for day twoby James Maloney via twitter 2/16/2014 12:14:18 AM -
The Broncos run out to big cheers from the growing crowd. Boos for the unbeaten Eels. The Broncos were expected to top this group but were undone by the Roosters yesterday, when Fittler scored his 60m intercept. They really should do well, with a good mixture of pace, size and creativity.
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The Broncos have improved as the tournament has progressed. They inexplicably dropped a game against the Roosters, who were pretty ordinary, but have now beaten the Knights and Sharks who emeerged out of the tough Blue Pool. Brisbane have brought over a strong team with a number of top NRL players, including Ben Barba, Sam Thaiday, Corey Parker and Josh Hoffman. They will now wait for the winner of the second semifinal between the Warriors and Cowboys
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Here's the house that Kyle Feldt's parents bought with all the winnings from backing him to be 1st try scorer #Nrl9s http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bgkk1HwCAAAegcg.jpg
by Comatosed League fan via twitter 2/16/2014 5:20:20 AM -
Parramatta Eels Pool Session NRL9s tmblr.co/ZmdRoo17YF9of @TheParraEels http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgkkUVjCUAAbKh9.jpg
by Rugby Idol via twitter 2/16/2014 5:20:45 AM -