2005 New Zealand rugby league season

April 2023 2005 New Zealand rugby league season 2004 2006 The 2005 New Zealand rugby league season was the 98th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the sixth season of the Bartercard Cup competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The Mt Albert Lions won the Cup by defeating the Canterbury Bulls 24–22 in the Grand Final. International competitions The New Zealand national rugby league team played Australia at Auckland's Ericsson Stadium as part of the Tri-Nations. New Zealand lost this match 26-28 but went on to win the tournament, defeating Australia 24–0 in the final at Elland Road. Earlier in the year New Zealand had lost the ANZAC Test, 16–32. Coached by Brian McClennan, for the Tri-Nations New Zealand included; Louis Anderson, Roy Asotasi, Nathan Cayless, David Faiumu, Awen Guttenbeil, Shontayne Hape, Lance Hohaia, Stacey Jones, David Kidwell, Ali Lauiti'iti, Iafeta Paleaaesina, Frank Pritchard, Tony Puletua, Paul Rauhihi, David Solomona, Motu Tony, Clinton Toopi, Nigel Vagana, Manu Vatuvei, Brent Webb, Jake Webster, Paul Whatuira, Bronson Harrison and captain Ruben Wiki. Jerome Ropati, Matt Utai, Benji Marshall, Thomas Leuluai, Wairangi Koopu, Dene Halatau and Jamahl Lolesi played in the ANZAC Test but did not tour. Daniel Anderson coached the Kiwis in the ANZAC Test before resigning in June and being replaced by McClennan. 21 October 2005 Australia 28–26 New Zealand Ericsson Stadium, Auckland 15,400http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/competitions/Tri-Nations_2005.html Tri-Nations 2005 2008-12-05 Rugby League Project In February a New Zealand Residents team competed in the St Marys Invitational Sevens tournament in Sydney. The Team included Paul Atkins and Charlie Herekotukutuku A full Residents team then played against a New South Wales Country side and a Jim Beam Cup selection in October.5 Bulls called for play in Aust The Press 15 September 2005 The team was coached by Phil Prescott and included Shane Beyers and Corey Lawrie. The New Zealand Māori side hosted the Cook Islands in October, the three match series was drawn 1-all and broadcast live on Māori Television.2005 International Rugby League Results & Tables Rugby League International Scores The New Zealand Māori were coached by Tawera Nikau while Kevin Iro coached the Cook Islands.John Coffey, Bernie Wood 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008 Huia Publishers 2008 332 https://books.google.com/books?id=nklWo8vw-iIC 978-1-86969-331-2 The New Zealand Māori included Weller Hauraki, Kaine Manihera, Herewini Rangi and Aaron Heremaia while Cook Islands team included George Tuakura and Marty Mitchell. New Zealand hosted the 2005 Women's Rugby League World Cup. The Kiwi Ferns won the tournament, defeating the New Zealand Māori side in the final. National competitions Bartercard Cup The 2005 Bartercard Cup was the sixth season of the Bartercard Cup competition run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The Mount Albert Lions claimed their third and final premiership, as in 2006 they were replaced by the Auckland Lions. The Teams Hibiscus Coast were coached by Tony Benson and included Odell Manuel. North Harbour were coached by Karl Benson and Ken McIntosh. During a mid-season training session New Zealand A prop Ben Valeni collapsed and died from a heart attack. New Zealand A prop dies after collapse AAP 8 July 2005 Gene Ngamu made a mid-season come back for the Tigers.Ngamu gets Tigers call-up The Press 5 August 2005 The team included Daniel Vasau. Marist Richmond were coached by Bernie Perenara and included Misi Taulapapa. Mt Albert were coached by Brian McClennan and included Fabian Soutar, Phillip Shead, Andreas Bauer, Paul Fisiiahi and Steve Buckingham. During the season forward Paulo Teniseli died suddenly.Mount Albert spurred on by memory of team-mate Sunday Star-Times 18 September 2005 Otahuhu-Ellerslie included Toshio Laiseni, Cooper Vuna, Paul Atkins, Bryan Henare and George Tuakura.http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=6598 NZ Presidents Selection / 2005 Tag International Series https://web.archive.org/web/20110713193058/http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=6598 13 July 2011 leagueunlimited 24 February 2005Bulls face Otahuhu and its hefty reinforcements The Press 16 April 2005 Waicoa Bay were coached by Tawera Nikau.New Bartercard Cup takes shape TVNZ, 26 January 2006 Central were coached by David Lomax and included Sonny Whakarau in his final year for the side.Whakarau calls it a day with Central Falcons The Evening Standard 17 August 2005 Wellington were coached by Paul Bergman . Canterbury were coached by Phil Prescott with Brent Stuart the assistant coach.Character counters size The Press 16 September 2005 The squad included Kaine Manihera, Shane Beyers, Lewis Brown, Charlie Herekotukutuku and Corey Lawrie.Bulls in NZ squad to contest league sevens The Press 7 February 2005Bartercard Cup debuts The Press 13 April 2005http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-4977-0-0-0&sID=64815&articleID=5951083&news_task=DETAIL From the Bulls to the Broncos sportingpulse 18 July 2008 2010-02-23 10 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010164836/http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-4977-0-0-0&sID=64815&articleID=5951083&news_task=DETAIL dead During the season the Bulls played a home game at Wingham Park on the West Coast, the first game to be played outside of Christchurch.Canterbury Bull's Draw The Press 15 April 2005 During the season Beyers became only the second player to play 100 Bartercard Cup matches.Poised for 100; Shane Beyers The Press 12 August 2005 Seasons Standings TeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsMt Albert Lions16120457032624424Canterbury Bulls16110554338815522Counties Manukau Jetz1611054453796622North Harbour Tigers16100650832318520Hibiscus Coast Raiders1692551236215020Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards169074424123018Marist Richmond Brothers168263993871218Wellington Franchise16538418459-4113Central Falcons16439299531-23211Glenora Bears164111388486-989Eastern Tornadoes163112339558-2197Waicoa Bay Stallions163013368620-2526 The Playoffs Canterbury Bulls 36 Counties Manukau 18 North Harbour Tigers 30 Hibiscus Coast 20 Mt Albert Lions 24 Canterbury Bulls 34 Counties Manukau 32 North Harbour Tigers 30 Mt Albert Lions 39 Counties Manukau 22 Canterbury Bulls 22 Mt Albert Lions 24 MatchWinnerLoser Elimination Play-off North Harbour Tigers 30 Hibiscus Coast Raiders 20 Preliminary Semifinal Canterbury Bulls 36 Counties Manukau Jetz 18 Elimination Semifinal Counties Manukau Jetz 32 North Harbour Tigers 30 Qualification Semifinal Canterbury Bulls 34 Mt Albert Lions 24 Preliminary Final Mt Albert Lions 39 Counties Manukau Jetz 22 Grand Final The Canterbury Bulls lost the grand final when Fabian Soutar scored for Mt Albert in the last second of the match.Grand final heartbreaker Soutar's last-second try mauls Bulls The Press 19 September 2005 Team Total Mt Albert Lions 24 Canterbury Bulls 22 Tries (Mt Albert Lions) 2: P.Ah Van 1: R.Baxter, P.Fisi'iahi, F.Soutar Tries (Canterbury Bulls) 1: J.O'Brien, T.Pelenise, D.Metcalf, C.Lawrie Goals (Mt Albert Lions) 2: S.Buckingham Goals (Canterbury Bulls) 3: J.O'Brien Venue Ericsson Stadium Australian competitions 2005 New Zealand Warriors season The New Zealand Warriors competed in the National Rugby League competition. They finished 11th out of 15 teams and failed to make the playoffs. Club competitions Auckland Auckland Rugby League club trophies The Manurewa Marlins won the Fox Memorial trophy while the Papakura Sea Eagles won the Rukutai Shield (minor premiership). Manurewa, who were coached by Rusty Matua and player-coach Richie Blackmore won the Grand Final 34–24 over Papakura.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009, 2009. 978-1-86969-366-4, p. 347. The Howick Hornets won the Sharman Cup (Division Two). Wellington Petone play North City at Rugby League Park in the Wellington Rugby League grand final. As of 2011, this is the last major game of rugby league to be played at the venue.Kilgallon, Steve. Whatever Happened to Rugby League Park? Sunday Star-Times, 17 April 2011. p. B7 Canterbury Linwood won the Canterbury Rugby League title. Other Competitions Turangawaewae defeated Taniwharau to win the Waicoa Bay grand final.Grand final a fitting end for tangi teams Waikato Times 25 August 2006 2005 was the first year of the Eastern Alliance club rugby league competition, which involved clubs from the Hawke's Bay Rugby League and Gisborne Tairawhiti Rugby League.http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/sport/news/rugby-league-gisborne-team-humbled-in-horror-weeke/3632023/ Gisborne team humbled in horror weekend Hawke's Bay Today 18 April 2005http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/sport/news/rugby-league-mustangs-reveal-hope-for-gisborne-aft/3633928/ Mustangs reveal hope for Gisborne after more mismatches Hawke's Bay Today 2 May 2005 References External links 2004 Bartercard Cup 2006 Bartercard Cup Bartercard Cup 2005