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The Roosters won the Nines in 2017, the last time the competition was held.

NRL Nines to be played in Perth in 2020

Perth confirmed as the host city for the return of the NRL and NRLW Nines in 2020.

  • Justin Chadwick

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Lebanon's joy at beating England was short lived.

NRL won't budge on eligibility laws despite Lebanon debacle

The NRL will not bring age limits of players in the World Cup 9s in line with the RLIF despite being left red-faced when Lebanon fielded two ineligible players in the inaugural tournament.

  • Sam Phillips
Nathan Brown scores against USA before injuring his ankle against Papua New Guinea.

Eels forward Brown looks set to be biggest casualty of World Cup nines

Nathan Brown left Bankwest Stadium in a moon boot, missing the last two matches of Australia's title success after injuring his ankle against PNG.

  • Scott Bailey
Kyle Feldt of Australia celebrates scoring a try in the men's final against New Zealand at Bankwest Stadium.

International boss considers taking nines to America and Middle East

The World Cup is scheduled to return to Sydney in 2023, but Nigel Wood cannot see any reason why there can't be more tournaments before that.

  • Scott Bailey
Mitchell Moses bursts into the clear to score a try for Australia in the final on Saturday night.

Moses skips Vegas again to deliver nines jackpot for Kangaroos

The Eels star inspired Australia to a 24-10 against New Zealand in the inaugural World Cup 9s tournament.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Kiwi Ferns captain Honey Hireme (with the trophy) and her teammates celebrate their thrilling win on Saturday night.

'I’ll come back with the trophy': Kiwi delivers on pledge to late mum

It was an emotional day for New Zealand skipper Honey Hireme as the Kiwi Ferns stunned the Jillaroos at the inaugural World Cup 9s.

  • Adrian Proszenko
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Lebanon were overjoyed with their upset victory over a star-studded England.

Eligibility drama overshadows Lebanon's upset win over England at World Cup 9s

Just hours after their shock win over England, it emerged two members of the Lebanon squad shouldn't have been selected.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Leading light: Jillaroos captain Ali Brigginshaw helps her team to a big win over New Zealand.

Jillaroos smash Kiwi Ferns 22-8 as Brigginshaw steals the show

Australian co-captain Ali Brigginshaw was a standout in a dominant performance at Bankwest Stadium.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Knights star Kalyn Ponga will be wearing the No.1 jersey next season.

New Knights coach makes first pivotal call on Ponga

He hasn't officially started his NRL coaching career, but Adam O'Brien has made his first big decision at Newcastle.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Jillaroos star Jess Sergis is one of the emerging stars in women's rugby league.

'Very deserving': Jillaroos see just reward in Nines World Cup pay equality

For the first time, Australia's women's team at this weekend's Nines World Cup will receive the same pay as its male counterparts.

  • Scott Bailey