2001 New Zealand rugby league season

April 2023 2001 New Zealand rugby league season 2000 2002 The 2001 New Zealand rugby league season was the 94th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the second season of the Bartercard Cup competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The Hibiscus Coast Raiders won the Cup by defeating the Eastern Tornadoes 28–18 in the Grand Final. International competitions List of New Zealand Kiwis matches 2001 French rugby league tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea The New Zealand national rugby league team played a one-off test match against France and defeated them 36–0 at Ericsson Stadium. The Kiwis then played Australia at the new Westpac Stadium in Wellington and lost 28–10. New Zealand were coached by Gary Freeman. The French team also played three matches against regional selections; Northern Districts, Central Districts and the South Island.2001 France tour of New Zealand rugbyleague.co.nz France won all three of these games, defeating the South Island 24–11 at Lancaster Park,French show grit but not enough grunt The Press 4 June 2001French open with nailbiter Sunday Star-Times 3 June 2001 Central Districts 28–26 at the Palmerston North Showgrounds and Northern Districts 40–16 in Huntly. Jeff Whittaker coached the South Island team that featured mainly Canterbury Bulls players.Stokes overlooked for SI coaching job The Press 11 May 2001 The team was captained by Shane Beyers and included Aaron Whittaker.Teams named for French opener AAP Sports News 1 June 2001 Northern Districts included Lance Hohaia and Hare Te Rangi.Waikato five to play France Waikato Times 6 June 2001http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=194639 Battle-weary French maintain hectic schedule Jessup, Peter 13 June 2001 The New Zealand Herald 14 September 2011 The Junior Kiwis included Vince Mellars, Richard Utai and Robert Tanielu.Sydenham old boy in The Press 3 July 2001 Auckland conducted a two match trip to Sydney in September 2001.Coffey John Wood Bernie Auckland: 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009 2009 978-1-86969-366-4 330 Auckland defeated Northern Māori 48-6 before losing to Sydney Metropolitan 34–12. They were coached by Stan Martin and included Daniel Floyd, Karl Te Mata, Tyrone Pau, Jeremy Smith, Joe Galuvao, Jason Temu, Hare Te Rangi and Cliff Beverley. National competitions Rugby League Cup Tasman defeated Coastline in Tauranga to win the Rugby League Cup.Orcas fired up to retain league cup The Nelson Mail 7 September 2002 Bartercard Cup The 2001 Bartercard Cup was the second season of the Bartercard Cup competition run by the New Zealand Rugby League. After losing every match, the Ngongotaha Chiefs withdrew from the competition after round sixteen. All teams scheduled to play them after this were awarded two points for a bye. The Auckland teams were again dominant with only defending champions, the Canterbury Bulls, making the finals from outside of Auckland. The Teams Hibiscus Coast were coached by Brian McClennan and Tony Benson and included captain Anthony Seuseu, Aaron Heremaia, Karl Te Mata, Jeremy Smith, Tyrone Pau, Iafeta Paleaaesina and Daniel Floyd.https://archive.today/20120913024814/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=6157 Round 7 Bartercard Cup teams rleague.com, 26 April 2001https://archive.today/20120907194322/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=7743 Batercard Cup round 21 Preview rleague.com, 10 August 2001 Northcote were coached by Del Hughes and included Aaron Tucker, Jared Trott, Jamie Cook and Keneti Asiata.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=176060 Bears' migration adds some bite to clash New Zealand Herald 8 March 2001https://archive.today/20120913024814/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=6157 Round 7 Bartercard Cup Teams rleague.com, 26 April 2002 Glenora were coached by player-coach Duane Mann and included Cliff Beverley, David and Gavin Bailey, Ben Lythe, Steve Buckingham and Shontayne Hape.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=213034 Coaches clash over week off Jessup, Peter 1 September 2001 The New Zealand Herald 14 September 2011Beverley gives Bears more bite The Press 16 June 2001 The Marist Richmond Brothers included Motu Tony, Daniel Vasau, Matthew Tuisamoa, Vae Kololo and Jason Temu.Warriors' call-up could help Bulls The Press 21 April 2001 Mount Albert were coached by John Ackland and included Sala and David Fa'alogo, Carl Doherty, Wayne McDade, Hutch Maiava, Fuifui Moimoi, Lee Finnerty and Andreas Bauer. The Otahuhu Leopards featured Jonathan Smith, Dean Clark, Boycie Nelson, Rusty Matua and George Carmont.Leopards lose Smith's services The Press 31 March 2001 The Eastern Tornadoes featured identical twins David and Paul Fisiiahi, Jeremiah Pai, Justin Murphy, Phillip Leuluai and Hare Te Rangi.Twin Tornadoes cause chaos as they blow past opponents Sunday Star-Times 16 September 2001 They were coached by James Leuluai.https://archive.today/20120909063123/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=7072 Bartercard Cup round 14 Teams rleague.com, 22 June 2001Bulls brace for potent tornado The Press 5 May 2001 The Manurewa Marlins included Mark Tookey, Kevin Campion, Cheyenne Motu, Lance Hohaia, Joe Galuvao, Channerith and Channerath Ly and Richard Utai.Bulls win Warrior challenge against Marlins The Press 9 July 2001 The Ngongotaha Chiefs were coached by Cameron Bell and included Mark Woods. Porirua included Robert Piva. Wainuiomata were coached by John Lomax and included Billy Weepu, Tony Lomax, Yogi Rogers and Vince Mellars.Coaching swoop for Falcons The Evening Standard 7 November 2001 The Canterbury Bulls were coached by Ged Stokes, who was assisted by Phil Prescott.Mamoe makes forward move The Press 30 June 2001Brash Bulls to lock horns with Brothers The Press 14 July 2001 The team included Shane Beyers, Lusi Sione, Robert Henare, Scott Woodgate, Tangia Tongiia and Maurice Emslie.Stokes stands by his men The Press 5 April 2001 Seasons Standings TeamPldWDLBPFPAPDPtsHibiscus Coast Raiders211614174242531735Eastern Tornadoes211335164149015131Canterbury Bulls221417088248939329Otahuhu Leopards221417069152816329Manurewa Marlins221318065751314427Wainuiomata Lions221111006886286023Northcote Tigers211011015665085823Marist Richmond Brothers21821116755958020Glenora Bears2290130630675-4518Mt Albert Lions2180131414630-21618Porirua Pumas2141161421808-38711Ngongotaha Chiefs16001602821000-7180 The Playoffs Eastern Tornadoes 10 Canterbury Bulls 12 Otahuhu Leopards 42 Manurewa Marlins 43 Hibiscus Coast 48 Canterbury Bulls 16 Eastern Tornadoes 24 Manurewa Marlins 20 Canterbury Bulls 30 Eastern Tornadoes 38 Hibiscus Coast 28 Eastern Tornadoes 18 MatchWinnerLoser Elimination Play-off Manurewa Marlins 43 Otahuhu Leopards 42 Preliminary Semifinal Canterbury Bulls 12 Eastern Tornadoes 10 Elimination Semifinal Eastern Tornadoes 24 Manurewa Marlins 20 Qualification Semifinal Hibiscus Coast Raiders 48 Canterbury Bulls 16 Preliminary Final Eastern Tornadoes 38 Canterbury Bulls 30 Grand Final Team Half-time Total Hibiscus Coast Raiders 12 28 Eastern Tornadoes 18 18 Jeremy Smith (Hibiscus Coast) was man of the match. Awards Captain of the Year: Richard White (Hibiscus Coast) Best and Fairest: Daniel Floyd (Hibiscus Coast) Coach of the Year: Brian McClennan (Hibiscus Coast) Most Points: Daniel Floyd (308; Hibiscus Coast) Most Tries: Daniel Floyd (25; Hibiscus Coast) Referee of the Year: Andy Cook (Auckland) North Island Super Seven Series A North Island Super Seven Series was held between seven district sides in the North Island. This competition included Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Coastline-Bay of Plenty Mariners, Taranaki, Manawatu and Wellington.Hemopo back in to face Coastline-Bay Waikato Times 30 June 2001Waikato pair set for 50th rep match Waikato Times 28 July 2001Sharks ride Mustangs into Super 7 home final Daily News 8 October 2001 Taranaki and Wellington made the final after defeating Manawatu and Auckland respectively in the semi-finals.Double incentive for Sharks to net win Daily News 13 October 2001 Wellington won the competition, defeating Taranaki 30–24. The Coastline Mariners were coached by Tony Gordon and included Andrew Leota.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=210128 Orcas give Mariners incentive for Challenge Cup 22 August 2001 The New Zealand Herald 14 September 2011 Mainland Super 10 The second Mainland Super 10 competition was held between Canterbury Rugby League clubs and the South Island provincial teams. The teams involved included the Tasman Orcas (coached by Paul Bergman), Otago Raiders, Southland Rams and seven clubs from Canterbury: the Haswell Hornets, Hornby Panthers, Eastern Sea Eagles, Papanui Tigers, Riccarton Knights, Sydenham Swans and the Linwood Kews. The West Coast Chargers withdrew after the competition was moved to the first half of the season.West Coast league team pulls out The Press 9 March 2001 The Papanui Tigers were the minor premiers while defending champions Tasman finished fifth.Tigers claw way to top finals berth The Press 21 May 2001Sponsorship sought for Orcas The Nelson Mail 5 June 2001 The final was contested between the Linwood Keas and the Eastern Suburbs Sea Eagles.Late field goals send club title east The Press 28 May 2001 Australian competitions 2001 New Zealand Warriors season The New Zealand Warriors competed in the National Rugby League competition. They finished 8th out of 14 teams, making the finals for the first time. In the Qualifying Final they were thrashed 56-12 by the minor premiers, the Parramatta Eels. Club competitions Auckland Auckland Rugby League club trophies The Northcote Tigers won the Fox Memorial trophy, defeating Richmond 30–29 in the grand final. Richmond had earlier won the Rukutai Shield (minor premiership). The grand final was played at 11:50am before the Bartercard Cup grand final at Carlaw Park but still attracted 6,000 fans. Hutch Maiava played for the Point Chevalier Pirates while Matthew Tuisamoa and Marcus Perenara played for the Richmond Bulldogs.ARL results for June 16 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026145114/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=6977 26 October 2012 rleague.com Wellington Robert Piva played for the Kapati Coast Bears while Vince Mellars played for the Petone Panthers. Billy Weepu and John Lomax represented the Wainuiomata Lions.Wellington League News Aug 18-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026013125/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=7881 26 October 2012 rleague.com, 20 August 2001 Canterbury Hornby won the Canterbury Rugby League title. Other Competitions The Hamilton City Tigers won the Waikato Rugby League minor premiership.City Tigers guaranteed top spot with lives to spare heading into league finals Waikato Times 3 August 2001 Hukanui defeated Turangawaewae in the grand final. The Waitara Bears defeated Marist 14–10 in the Taranaki Rugby League grand final.Taranaki Grand Final Countdown https://web.archive.org/web/20110715191357/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=17333 15 July 2011 rleague.com, 11 July 2003 References 2000 Bartercard Cup 2002 Bartercard Cup Bartercard Cup 2001