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The man behind the NRL Nines


Duco Events director David Higgins explains how the short-format rugby league tournament came about, the benefits for Auckland and why ticket prices are set to rise.


David Williams
Sat, 08 Feb 2014

For David Higgins it’s about three things – perceived competition, stars and parochialism.

“You tick those three boxes and you’ve got it made every year,” he told NBR ONLINE just before Christmas.

“We tick those three boxes.”

Duco Events director Mr Higgins is a man on a

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David Williams
Sat, 08 Feb 2014
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