Location Eden Park, Auckland Teams 16 Male
2 Female Runner-up New Zealand Warriors | Dates 6–7 February Champions Parramatta Eels Matches played 31 Male
3 Female | |
The 2016 NRL Auckland Nines was the third NRL Auckland Nines competition. It was held on 6–7 February 2016 at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. As with previous tournaments, it was contested by all sixteen National Rugby League teams. The prize money was NZ$2.6 million. The draw was released on 18 November 2015. The same pool names were used as the 2015 tournament's. The pool names were: Hunua, Waiheke, Rangitoto and Piha. The event included two international women's teams, the Kiwiferns and the Jillaroos, who competed in a three-game series. Originally to be sponsored by Dick Smith, the tournament was instead sponsored by Downer Group after Dick Smith went into receivership. The Parramatta Eels who won the tournament were later stripped of the title due to salary cap breaches.
Team of the tournament
Corey Norman was named the player of the tournament. The team of the tournament was;
- Tom Trbojevic
- Corey Norman
- Bevan French
- Shaun Johnson
- Tuimoala Lolohea
- Agnatius Paasi
- Tohu Harris
- Chris McQueen
- Semi Radradra