2016 NRL Auckland Nines
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. 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.
Tournament games
Hunua pool
Rangitoto pool
Waiheke pool
Piha pool
Finals
Quarterfinals
Semi-finals
Final
Ferns v Jillaroos
Team of the tournament
was named the player of the tournament. The team of the tournament was;| Player | Club |
| Tom Trbojevic | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
| Corey Norman | Parramatta Eels |
| Bevan French | Parramatta Eels |
| Shaun Johnson | New Zealand Warriors |
| Tuimoala Lolohea | New Zealand Warriors |
| Agnatius Paasi | Gold Coast Titans |
| Tohu Harris | Melbourne Storm |
| Chris McQueen | Gold Coast Titans |
| Semi Radradra | Parramatta Eels |