Newcastle Lord Mayor confirms intention to bid for 2021 NRL Nines

By Robert Dillon
Updated July 2 2021 - 3:07am, first published February 17 2020 - 9:00pm
CROWDED HOUSE: Novocastrians traditionally turn out in big numbers to watch rugby league. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
CROWDED HOUSE: Novocastrians traditionally turn out in big numbers to watch rugby league. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

NEWCASTLE Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes says the city will "absolutely" launch a bid to host next year's NRL Nines competition after the tournament's underwhelming reception in Perth last weekend.

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