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The year of the nines
17th April 2009

Former England number nine, Mick Morgan (pictured) has made the draw for the 2009 Carnegie Floodlit 9’sTournament at a launch event at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
At the draw it was announced that the winners of the inaugural Northern Rail 9s will be invited to compete in this prestigious competition, which will take place on Wednesday August 26 at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
Hosts Leeds Rhinos, have been paired against fellow engage Super League side Warrington Wolves, whilst Hull KR will line up against Wakefield Wildcats. Cumbria RL, Leeds Met Carnegie and invitational side Jamaica will play in a preliminary group stage for the right to face Hull FC. The Army RL, the Cheltenham nines winners and the winners of the Northern Rail nines competition will also battle it out for the right to play last year’s tournament winners Huddersfield Giants.
Commenting on the inclusion of the winner of the Northern Rail 9s, Jo North, Commercial Director of Northern Rail said: “The 9s form of Rugby League is fast, exciting and innovative and this offers a wonderful opportunity for teams competing at Blackpool to take centre stage at Headingley Carnegie in August.”
Leeds Rhinos second row and Leeds Metropolitan University graduate Simon Worrall added: “Playing in the Carnegie 9s is a great opportunity to showcase your skills as you have a lot more space to play with as there are less players on the field. This is a great experience which especially a lot of the younger players relish as it gives them exposure on an international stage.”
The draw in full:
Qualifying Group A: Jamaica, Cumbria RL, Leeds Met Carnegie
Qualifying Group B: Army RL, Cheltenham 9’s winners, Northern Rail 9’s winners
Round 2Hull FC v Group A winners
Warrington Wolves v Leeds Rhinos
Hull KR v Wakefield Wildcats
Huddersfield Giants v Group B winners
Prior to the showpiece finals there will be a Girls’ rugby league county game which last year saw a keenly contested game between Yorkshire and Lancashire.