2004 New Zealand rugby league season

October 2020 2003 2005 The 2004 New Zealand rugby league season was the 97th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the fifth 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 Marist Richmond Brothers 40–20 in the Grand Final. International competitions The New Zealand national rugby league team played Australia at North Harbour Stadium as part of the Tri-Nations tournament. The match was drawn 16-all. New Zealand finished third in the tournament, after failing to win in Great Britain. Earlier in the year New Zealand had lost the ANZAC Test 37–10 in Newcastle. New Zealand were coached by Daniel Anderson and for the Tri-Nations included; Vinnie and Louis Anderson, Roy Asotasi, Jason and Nathan Cayless, Alex Chan, Joe Galuvao, Dene Halatau, Shontayne Hape, David Kidwell, Wairangi Koopu, Ali Lauiti'iti, Thomas Leuluai, Francis Meli, Robbie Paul, Tony Puletua, Paul Rauhihi, Logan Swann, Motu Tony, Clinton Toopi, Matt Utai, Nigel Vagana, Lesley Vainikolo, Brent Webb, Paul Whatuira, captain Ruben Wiki, Jamahl Lolesi, Henry Fa'afili and Sonny Bill Williams. Sione Faumuina, Tevita Latu, Stephen Kearney and Jerry Seuseu played in the ANZAC Test but did not tour at the end of the year. 2004-10-16 New Zealand 16–16 Australia North Harbour Stadium, Auckland 19,118 http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/competitions/Tri-Nations_2004.html Tri-Nations 2004 2008-12-05 Rugby League Project New Zealand hosted the 2004 Pacific Cup which was played between New Zealand Māori, Fiji, Samoa, New Caledonia, Tonga and the Cook Islands. New Zealand Māori were coached by Tawera Nikau who was assisted by Terry Hermansson.Taranaki pair picked for NZ Maori cup team Taranaki Daily News 7 October 2004 The team included Aoterangi Herangi, Charlie Herekotukutuku, Herewini Rangi, Sonny Whakarau and Odell Manuel.John Coffey, Bernie Wood 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008 Huia Publishers 2008 330 https://books.google.com/books?id=nklWo8vw-iIC 978-1-86969-331-2Harding Evan The Northern Advocate http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/sport/news/peter-primes-star-keeps-rising/3595158/ Peter Prime's star keeps rising Fairfax Media 15 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719003225/http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/sport/news/peter-primes-star-keeps-rising/3595158/ 19 July 2011 dead During the season the New Zealand Māori Rugby League was put under New Zealand Rugby League administration after racking up $85,000 worth of debt.Maori rugby league in tatters over $85,000 unpaid bill Sunday Star-Times 20 June 2004 A New Zealand A side hosted New South Wales Country and, four months later, a Jim Beam Cup selection. The team included Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Paul Atkins, David Fisiiahi, Paul Fisiiahi, Misi Taulapapa, Karl Johnson, Corey Lawrie, captain Steve Buckingham, Simon Mannering, Daniel Vasau, Kane Ferris and Lee Tamatoa.Pupil rules over teacher The Press 3 July 2004Forwards honoured The Press 1 November 2004NZ A team to play NSW Selection AAP 6 October 2004 They defeated the Country side 36-18 but lost to the Jim Beam Cup side 18–6. Both teams took on Auckland in warm up matches. Auckland were coached by Stan Martin and included Paul Fisiiahi, Karl Johnson, Misi Taulapapa, Herewini Rangi, Anthony Swann and Paul Atkins.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3575352 Aucklanders must back up after NSW Country clash New Zealand Herald 29 June 2004 Auckland defeated NSW Country 22-14 but lost to the Jim Beam Cup side 30–28.Coffey John Wood Bernie Auckland: 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009 2009 978-1-86969-366-4 341 A Residents team had competed at the Rugby League World Sevens earlier in the year. Coached by Graeme Norton, that team included Daniel Floyd, Steve Matai, Regan Wigg, Shannon Stowers and Gary Tupou.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3545097 Sevens tournament made for speedsters New Zealand Herald 23 January 2004World Sevens Team http://rleague.com/news/World-Sevens-Teams_102215/ 25 July 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20130619162421/http://rleague.com/news/World-Sevens-Teams_102215/ 19 Jun 2013 24 January 2004 dead The Russian team toured the South Island, playing matches against the Tasman Orcas, the West Coast, Southland and Otago.Russian team a big unknown for Orcas The Nelson Mail 10 April 2004Russian league team heads for South Island The Press 5 July 2003 They lost to the Tasman Orcas 32–16 in the opening game of the tour.Associated Press Russia lose to New Zealand side Daily Times Pakistan 13 April 2004 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_13-4-2004_pg2_28 1 January 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121022082454/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_13-4-2004_pg2_28 22 October 2012 Sonny Bill Williams was named the New Zealand Rugby League's player of the year while referee Glen Black was named referee of the year.Trophy to Williams; NZRL awards triumph The Press 4 December 2004 National competitions Bartercard Cup The 2004 Bartercard Cup was the fifth season of the Bartercard Cup competition run by the New Zealand Rugby League. There were two major team changes before the start of the season. In Auckland, the Manurewa Marlins were replaced by the Counties Manukau Jetz franchise. Some clubs who had previously been aligned with the Marlins became affiliated with the Eastern Tornadoes. Due to the changing boundaries, the Ellerslie club left the Tornadoes and joined with the Otahuhu Leopards to form the Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards. Outside of Auckland the Taranaki Wildcats dropped out of the competition after two dreadful seasons. In their place the Waicoa Bay Stallions were formed, representing the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Coastlines districts. The Canterbury Bulls were again the only non-Auckland team to make the playoffs. The Teams Coached by Tony Benson, Hibiscus Coast included Odell Manuel, Daniel Floyd, Shannon Stowers, Iafeta Paleaaesina and Vinny Dunn.Testing time for Bulls defenders The Press 24 April 2004 Tony Martin and Karl Temata were assigned to the club by the New Zealand Warriors. North Harbour were coached by Karl Benson and Ken McIntosh and included Brent Webb, Jared Trott, Karl Johnson and Daniel Vasau.Bulls punished in semi-final The Press 30 August 2004Line-up changes motivate Bulls The Press 26 August 2006 Louis Anderson was assigned to the club by the Warriors. Glenora had Sione Faumuina and Epalahame Lauaki assigned to the club by the Warriors. They were coached by Geoff Morton and included Lee Tamatoa and Karl Edmondson. Marist Richmond were coached by Bernie Perenara and included Karl Guttenbeil, Marcus Perenara, Tangi Ropati, Ricky Henry, Evarn Tuimavave and Misi Taulapapa.Ewart Carl Bartercard Cup round 7 http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=20529 rleague.com 25 July 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026013007/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=20529 26 October 2012 dead Tevita Latu, Francis Meli and Jerome Ropati were assigned to the club by the Warriors. Mount Albert were coached by Brian McClennan and included Gus Malietoa-Brown, Fabian Soutar, Andreas Bauer, captain Steve Buckingham, Anthony Swann and Tony Tuimavave.Ultimate warrior comes back to add quality to his old club Sunday Star-Times 11 April 2004 Vinnie Anderson and Mark Tookey were assigned to the club by the Warriors. Eastern were coached by Boss Cecil and included Justin Murphy, Zebastian Lucky Luisi, Richard Piakura and Herewini Rangi. Matt Jobson and Herewini Rangi were assigned to the club by the Warriors. Otahuhu-Ellerslie were coached by James Leuluai and included Thomas Leuluai, Frank-Paul Nu'uausala, Toshio Laiseni, Manu Vatuvei, Shaun Metcalf, Paul Atkins and David and Paul Fisiiahi.Bulls face talented backline The Press 8 May 2004 Counties Manukau were coached by Dean Hunter and included Lee Finnerty and Sala Fa'alogo.Rawson Langdon Stallions gallop over Jetz http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=19316 rleague.com https://web.archive.org/web/20121026013150/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=19316 26 October 2012 dead Henry Fa'afili was assigned to the club by the Warriors. Waicoa Bay were co-coached by Tawera Nikau and Len Reid and included Sam Rapira. Lance Hohaia and Wairangi Koopu were assigned to the club by the Warriors. Central included David Lomax as player-coach, Peter Sixtus as co-coach and Sonny Whakarau.Coaching demands mean no rest for over-worked Sixtus The Evening Standard 25 February 2004 Wellington, coached by Paul Bergman, included Simon Mannering, Earl Va'a, Vince Mellars and Issac Luke.Junior Kiwis leave hole in Wgtn side The Press 7 August 2004Va'a switches Bulls' fortunes The Press 9 August 2004 Canterbury were coached by Phil Prescott and included Charlie Herekotukutuku, Kaine Manihera, Vince Whare, Corey Lawrie and Kane Ferris.http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=20476 Round six preview - Bartercard Cup https://web.archive.org/web/20121026145456/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=20476 26 October 2012 rleague.com 27 May 2004 Brent Stuart was the assistant coach.Bulls in the limelight The Press 25 June 2004 Richard Villasanti was assigned to the club by the Warriors.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3560812 Franchises on notice New Zealand Herald 16 April 2004 Seasons Standings TeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsMarist Richmond Brothers16131250030619427Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards16120447632115524Mt Albert Lions16120452237814424North Harbour Tigers169164693749519Canterbury Bulls1690756237418818Wellington Franchise168174654095617Counties Manukau Jetz16718448441715Eastern Tornadoes16619378584-20613Waicoa Bay Stallions164210380455-7510Central Falcons164210376508-13210Glenora Bears163310341530-1899Hibiscus Coast Raiders163013266503-2376 The Playoffs Otahuhu Ellerslie 28 Mt Albert Lions 38 North Harbour Tigers 45 Canterbury Bulls 10 Marist Richmond 35 Mt Albert Lions 22 Otahuhu Ellerslie 25 North Harbour Tigers 6 Mt Albert Lions 35 Otahuhu Ellerslie 22 Marist Richmond 20 Mt Albert Lions 40 MatchWinnerLoser Elimination Play-off North Harbour Tigers 45 Canterbury Bulls 10 Preliminary Semifinal Mt Albert Lions 38 Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards 28 Elimination Semifinal Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards 25 North Harbour Tigers 6 Qualification Semifinal Marist Richmond Brothers 35 Mt Albert Lions 22 Preliminary Final Mt Albert Lions 35 Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards 22 Grand Final The final was held at Ericsson Stadium, with the Fox Memorial Grand Final as a curtain raiser. Team Total Mt Albert Lions 40 Marist Richmond Brothers 20 Australian competitions 2004 New Zealand Warriors season The New Zealand Warriors competed in the National Rugby League competition. They finished 14th out of 15 teams and failed to make the playoffs. Club competitions Auckland Auckland Rugby League club trophies The Mt Albert Lions won the Fox Memorial trophy, defeating the Mangere East Hawks 14–10 in the final. Mangere East won the Rukutai Shield (minor premiership). The Ellerslie Eagles won the preseason Roope Rooster trophy. Canterbury Riccarton won the Canterbury Rugby League title. Other Competitions The Ngongotaha Chiefs defeated Ngaruawahia in Rotorua to win the Waicoa Bay championship.League clubs ready for battle Waikato Times 9 April 2005 References 2003 Bartercard Cup 2005 Bartercard Cup Bartercard Cup 2004