The Warriors might not have taken out the final - losing 4-22 to the Parramatta Eels - but fans still had a great time at the NRL Nines.

Reaching the final at the Nines is a meritorious performance but the way they crumbled to lose 22-4 in the decider against Parramatta will leave a few question marks.

The Auckland Nines tournament has been damned with very faint praise, and its future questioned, by one of league's finest and most influential former players.

The Warriors were never in it as Parramatta secured a comprehensive win to take out the third edition of the NRL Auckland Nines.

Baywatch lifeguards, stormtroopers, men in pink tutus and die hard warriors fans are all out in force at the Auckland Nines this afternoon.

The one-stop shop for NRL Nines fixtures, results and standings.

WATCH: This streaker braved the elements and invaded the field at the NRL Nines yesterday.

Konrad Hurrell has avoided attention from the NRL's match review committee with no charges stemming from his ugly collision with Manly youngster Jake Trbojevic.

The Warriors face a must-win game against Brisbane on day two if they are to progress to the NRL Nines quarter-finals.

A wet start to the Auckland Nines couldn't put a dampener on the party for thousands of fans at Eden Park today and police said things are ticking along nicely.

We bring you all the action from the NRL Nines at Eden Park, where the Warriors began the tournament with a win

Sam Tomkins has come clean about the real reason why he left the New Zealand Warriors.

Drizzling rain couldn't dampen the spirits of thousands of rugby league supporters who descended on central Auckland today to party with their sporting heroes.

Shaun Johnson was mobbed like a rock star as thousands of league supporters descended on central Auckland yesterday to party with their sporting heroes.

Eight young Queensland players have been banned for 12 months after breaking curfew on a boozy night out.

All eyes will be on the 25-year old Warriors Nines captain as he makes his long-awaited playing return after recovering from the broken ankle that ruined his 2015 NRL season.

The stakes seem higher for the Warriors ahead of the Nines; they have showed their hand by picking a strong team, and the move will need to pay off.

St Helens boss Keiron Cunningham has criticised the appointment of Australian Wayne Bennett as England coach, arguing that there are ideal candidates to succeed Steve McNamara in Super....