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Rugby League is back on the Gold Coast for the 2025 Nines Premier League competition featuring a host of NRL stars past, future and present.

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On the Gold Coast on January 25-26, 2025 Rugby league fans, will get their first footy-fix for the year at the Country Trucker Caps Nines Premier League (9PL), returning to the Tugun Leagues Club on the Gold Coast this Australia Day weekend.

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Now in its third year, the 9PL has become a staple of summer sports, combining elite rugby league action with a vibrant family festival.

“It’s been exciting to bring this concept to life over the past three years,” tournament director Anthony Mitchell said.

“It’s grown each year and we are certain players and fans will have a great time over the weekend with high quality footy, a festival and atmosphere all the family can enjoy and more.”

RUGBY LEAGUE ROYALTY AND RISING STARS

The 2025 9PL will feature a star-studded line-up of players, including Dally M winners, Origin representatives, and international stars:

Household names such as James Maloney, Alex Glenn, Matt Bowen, Corey Norman, Jordan Kahu, Josh Hoffman, Andrew Fifita, Blake Austin, Matt Moylan, Ben Barba and many more will take the field.

International Teams: Entrants from New Zealand and Papua New Guinea join teams from the Gold Coast, Queensland, and New South Wales.

The dynamic 9-a-side format provides fast-paced and entertaining games.

MORE THAN JUST RUGBY LEAGUE

The 9PL is not only about elite rugby league but also a family-friendly festival designed for all ages.

Kid Zone: Packed with activities to keep kids entertained for hours.

Live Music: Enjoy performances from talented local DJs.

Food Vendors: A variety of food options to suit all tastes.

VIP Marquee Experience: Indulge in premium seating, food, and beverages for the ultimate event experience.

The 9PL provides a unique platform for former professional players, high-profile athletes, and entrepreneurs to stay connected to the game.

By owning and managing their own teams, participants gain opportunities to build their brands, engage with fans, and create compelling social media content.

TICKETS AND EVENT DETAILS

Join us at the Tugun Leagues Club for a weekend of unforgettable action and entertainment:

Dates: Saturday, January 25th, and Sunday, January 26th, 2025.

Location: 44 Boyd St, Bilinga QLD 4224

Tickets: General Admission Tickets, VIP Marquee Tickets

For more information, visit www.9pl.com.au or follow us on Instagram at @ninespremierleague.

DON’T MISS THE ACTION

Whether you’re a lifelong rugby league fan or looking for a fantastic family day out, the 2025 Nines Premier League is the perfect way to celebrate the Australia Day weekend.

Get your tickets now and be part of the most exciting rugby league event of the year!

TEAMS

SOUTHERN SHARKS

Southern Sharks are back for their third year after going back to back in 2023 and 2024.

The team is coached by Jimmy Grehan and consists of players from Cronulla to Bateman’s Bay that play in the Group 6, Group 7 and Illawarra competitions.

Key Players: James Maloney, Patrick Herbert, Dane Chisholm

Staff: Jeremy Latimore

DAWGS

The Dawgs are a group of mates who happen to be pretty good at throwing around the pig skin and running through people. Falling one short in their inaugural year, they are looking to go one better and are bringing an beefed up list do so. Underdogs last year and nearly took home the trophy.

Key Players: Brayden Musgrove, Sam Clune, Jacek McLaurin

Staff: Jack Bostock, Kurt Donohue, Max Plath

REBORN

Reborn Athletic Hub brings a new level of gym experience to the Sutherland Shire aiming to inspire others to achieve goals they never thought they would. Semi-Finalists in 2024 and going down to eventual champions the Southern Sharks, they will be back for their second crack with gym owner Travis Young and captain/coach Brad Takairangi looking to recruit another star studded team.

Key Players: Chase Stanley, Kane Evans, Nu Brown, Zane Tetevano, Dean Whare, Will Smith, Joey Leilua, Manu Ma’u

LEGACY

Gold Coast based Legacy gym owner Alex Glenn formed the team to beat in 2024 that had a combination of Brisbane Broncos experience, touch football superstars and some rugby union flavour. They looked home in the semi-final before a try on the siren saw them eliminated by the Dawgs.

Key Players: Alex Glenn, Anthony Milford, Corey Norman, James Segeyaro, Gerard Beale, Jordan Kahu, Josh Hoffman, Drumayne Dayberg-Muir, Jordan Marshall-King, Adam Blair, Daniel Vidot

UNITED SC

United SC entered as Central Coast United in 2024, this team looked one of the favourites on paper and after the first day. Some costly errors in the quarter-final saw them eliminated by eventual winners Southern Sharks by 1-point. They will be looking to turn this result around and have managed to go under the radar prior to some of their huge player announcements.

Key Players for United SC: Andrew Fifita, David Fifita, Blake Austin, Ben Barba, Ken Sio, Peter Mata’utia

Staff: Cody Walker

SALTY PIGS

Salty Pigs were the fan favourites in 2024 with their bright pink kits featuring a surfing pig. The team had a strong Sydney Roosters flavour to it with the founding members of the lifestyle brand playing together in U20s. They came into the competition low on numbers and went down to the Dawgs in the quarter-finals. They have learnt from that experience and will look to be better prepared in 2025.

Key Players for Salty Pigs: Jesse Marschke, Ben Marschke, Ben Thomas, Kyle Laybutt

Staff: Victor Radley, Brandon Smith

NORTH COAST MARLINS

North Coast Marlins Formed in the inaugural year by team owner and coach Francis Bennett, the North Coast Marlins represents the north coast of the Gold Coast to Brisbane. Adding players this year from Toowoomba and Ipswich the team is formed of mostly players at A-Grade level.

Key Players: Campbell Pirihi, Will Hobbs, Kurtis Rowe

RLPA

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) is the official representative body of NRL and NRLW players. Entering an RLPA team in the 9PL is an initiative of their Past Player and Transition Program. It’s a great opportunity for past players to maintain connection to the game and share a great experience with fellow past players. The RLPA team is looking forward to returning bigger and better for their second appearance.

Key Players: Matt Moylan, Kevin Naiqama, Sione Mata’utia, Tyrone Peachey, Mitch Rein, Chris McQueen, Justin Horo, Aidan Guerra

ACTV

Gold Coast based ACTV Strength Co will see owner and founder Anthony Bartolo team up with trainer Joe Vickery to form a team that has a strong Tugun Seahawks and Currumbin Eagles influence who met in the local A-grade grand final so they will be in form and ready to go.

Key Players: Michael Burgess, Cheyse Blair, Cory Blair, Jordan Simi

ARTHUR BEETSON FOUNDATION

The ABF Future Immortals Tour events will provide the opportunity for former professional players to stay engaged in rugby league post the end of their careers. Retirement can be hard on players as they step out of the spotlight and transition back into the community and the ABF team will be making their first 9PL appearance.

Key Players: Donald Malone, Wes Conlon, Jack Beetson, Jake Beetson, Treymain Spry

Support Staff: Petero Civoniceva, Preston Campbell, Willie Tonga, Andrew Walker, Shaun Berrigan, Sam Tagatese

CMBT

Selasi Berdie has teamed up with Dan Conn to enter a team sponsored by his brand CMBT Nutrition. Both former Tweed Seagulls players they have teamed up with Tweed Coach David Penna to form a team of current and former Tweed Seagulls.

Key Players: Cody Nelson

Staff: Greg Bird, Dan Conn

EZ SQUAD

Eddy Pettybourne and Zeb Taia have this team from their brand and podcast The EZ Project. Zeb entered a team in the inaugural year of 2023 under Aim AllStars with lots of former professional player experience but was beaten in the quarter-finals by a young A-Grade side. They are looking to use their learnings from this experience and last year with The Srama Group to get the mix of youth and experience right in 2025.

Key Players: Tyrone Roberts, Matt Bowen, Joseph Tomane, Sam Kasiano, Kenny Edwards, Joesph Paulo, Marmin Barba, Tuli Talanoa, Bodene Thompson

Staff: Zeb Taia, Eddy Pettybourne

KNUCKLE DUSTERS

Country Trucker Caps owner Brett ‘Knuclkes’ Hanly with Josh McGuire leading recruitment have kept their player list close to their chest however being around the competition in 2024, they will have plenty of idea how to build their team.

Key Players: Josh McGuire, Justin O’Neill, Jarrod Wallace, Job Reuben, Matt Milson, Carlin Anderson

MAKATESI

Matakesi Rugby is a touring invitational Rugby 7s club based out of Bay of Plenty New Zealand that was founded in 2020 by Conor and Sarah Hirini with the aim of gathering players from different clubs, backgrounds and regions by giving them an opportunity to compete in tournaments across NZ and overseas while embracing the on and off field.

Key Players: Fletcher Carpenter, Tamairo Armstrong, Brad Armstrong, Waisake Salabiau, Taine Craig Ranga, Waymin Kapia, Eila Dina, Peni Lasaqa, Matt Landsdown, Leigh Hotham.

PAC BAABAAS

PAC BaaBaas were founded in 2016 by former Chichester RFC teammates, Jonathon Brown and Joseph Shopland. The Pig Athletic Club name embodies the spirit of camaraderie both on and off the field. Since debuting at the Saigon 10s in September 2016, PAC have been dedicated to providing unparalleled playing and travelling experiences for players seeking more than just a game. The transition to Rugby League 9s should not be a problem for this team and they will bring a unique style of play.

Key Players: Sean Farrell, Poma Fou,

PORT MORESBY VIPERS

The Port Moresby Vipers (formerly the Port Moresby Bulldogs) are a Papua New Guinean rugby league team from Port Moresby. The team currently competes in the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition. They will bring a very young side over for the experience and will have a strong PNG Kumuls support staff to mentor the young side.

Key Players: Tom Butterfield

Staff: Rod Griffin, David Mead, Luke Page, Johhny Wilshere, Marcus Bai