The NRL Nines was a fantastic event. Hands down, one of the best events Auckland has seen in a long time that wasn't rugby related. It showed just how big the NRL is in not only Auckland but New Zealand as a whole. Seeing local rugby league clubs packed with fans of all ages who just wanted a glimpse of their idols was amazing and then to see so many people celebrating rugby league, it really doesn't get any better than that...

Something really got on my nerve however,

There was a need to compare two events, which of these parties was better?

Which one was bigger?

Which one sold out?

Which event is more about the on field action?

And this one takes the cake...

Which event had the least amount of drunk people and evictions?

C'mon kiwis, can't the Wellington Sevens and the Auckland Nines just co-exist?

We seem to persist in caring about why so many people are getting drunk and having fun, instead of celebrating the fact that we can now call ourselves the host of two awesome events.

Who cares whether the NRL Nines is all about knowing the players involved

Who cares if people only go to the Wellington Sevens to get drunk and have a good time?

You'd struggle to find adults at Eden Park without a beer or a wine.

Everyone was having fun, they were loud and proud

Yikes, with our desire to point out which event people are more well behaved at as well as not allowing Odd Future in to New Zealand you would think the fun police had set up shop in the land of the long white cloud.

What we have seen and will continue to see is fantastic on field action.

In both the Nines and Sevens, superstars are born, giving coaches satisfaction

It is our opportunity to celebrate two sporting codes that are synonymous with New Zealand.

The NRL Nines showcased that we have two cities that can host awesome events

We like to think that we're pretty good hosts don't we?

So instead of this petty competition in which we belittle and boast,

Let's just continue to put on a show and be fine hosts