World Cup 9s 2019: All you need to know
Nines rugby league will take centre stage at Bankwest Stadium with 12 national teams to contest the men's Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s Sydney 2019 and four to compete in the women's event.
Wade Graham will captain Australia, who will be tournament favourites but the unpredictable nature of the Nines arena means they will face strong opposition on several fronts.
New Zealand and England have each named strong squads while the likes of Tonga, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Samoa will be dangerous in the men's tournament.
PNG will join Australia, New Zealand and England in the field for the women's competition.
New rules at World Cup 9s
- Nine players per side, nine minutes per half
- Unlimited interchange
- Five tackles per set, rather than six
- Sin bins: three minutes rather than 10
- Conversions are drop kicks, with a 25-second shot clock
- 20/40 kicks introduced, as well as 40/20s
- Five points, rather than four, awarded for a try scored in the Telstra Bonus Zone between the goal posts
- Drawn matches decided by a golden try
Downer World Cup Nines – Sydney
Where: Bankwest Stadium
When: October 18-19
Where you can watch it:
Australia: Fox Sports NRL Live Pass, Kayo
Fiji: Fiji BC and OVO
NZ: Sky NZ
Cook Islands: OVO
Tonga: OVO
France: OVO and WatchNRL
Lebanon: OVO and WatchNRL
Samoa: OVO
PNG: OVO
USA: OVO and WatchNRL
To stream live on OVO, download OVOPlay now from your app store or visit the website
Ticket information: NRL Tickets
Stream every match of the World Cup 9s LIVE and on-demand on WatchNRL
WatchNRL will be providing continuous LIVE coverage of both days of the Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s. Stream every match LIVE or on-demand on your compatible phone, tablet or computer wherever you have internet connection outside Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific Islands. Of course, footy is best on the big screen so naturally, WatchNRL can be streamed through your TV using Chromecast or Airplay.
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Supporter collection information
9s Elite Experience purchasers
Your 9’s Elite Experience inclusions can be collected inside the venue at aisle 200 and aisle 229 located near your seats.
Premium Terrace purchasers
Your Premium Terrace inclusion can be collected inside the venue at aisle 200 and aisle 229 located near your seats.
Supporters
You can collect your team flag prior to the game from inside the venue between aisles 106 - 103 and 126 – 123 closest to your seats
Five must-see matches at the World Cup 9s
For ticket and travel packages for the Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s Sydney 2019, head to nrl.com/tickets.
