2000 New Zealand rugby league season

February 2020 1999 2001 The 2000 New Zealand rugby league season was the 93rd season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the inaugural season of the Bartercard Cup competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The Canterbury Bulls won the Cup by defeating the Otahuhu Leopards 38–24 in the Grand Final. International competitions The New Zealand national rugby league team did not play any test matches in New Zealand in 2000, losing the ANZAC Test 0–52 in Sydney and then heading to Europe in October for the 2000 World Cup. They lost to Australia 12–40 in the final of the World Cup. Coached by Frank Endacott New Zealands World Cup squad included; captain Richie Barnett, Richie Blackmore, Tonie Carroll, Nathan Cayless, Brian Jellick, Stacey Jones, Stephen Kearney, Ali Lauitiiti, Tasesa Lavea, Henry and Robbie Paul, Quentin Pongia, Tony Puletua, Matt Rua, Richard Swain, Logan Swann, Willie Talau, David Vaealiki, Joe and Nigel Vagana, Lesley Vainikolo and Ruben Wiki. Craig Smith, Jason Lowrie, David Kidwell and Tyran Smith all played in the ANZAC Test but did not make the World Cup squad. The New Zealand Māori side also participated in the World Cup, losing to Samoa and Ireland but defeating Scotland. Earlier in the year they had participated in a three match series against Fiji, defeating them 3–0. New Zealand Māori were coached by Cameron Bell and included Billy Weepu, Hare Te Rangi, Steve Berryman, Boycie Nelson, Solomon Kiri and Doc Murray.John Coffey, Bernie Wood 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008 Huia Publishers 2008 316–317 https://books.google.com/books?id=nklWo8vw-iIC 978-1-86969-331-2 The World Cup squad was captained by Tawera Nikau and included Alex Chan, Jamie Cookthcote, Luke Goodwin, Terry Hermansson, Sean Hoppe, David Kidwell, Toa Kohe-Love, Wairangi Koopu, Kylie Leuluai, Odell Manuel, Martin Moana, Jared Mills, Chris Nahi, Boycie Nelson, Gene Ngamu, Henry Perenara, Paul Rauhihi, Tahi Reihana, Jeremy Smith, Tyran Smith, Clinton Toopi, Paul Whatuira and Hare Te Rangi. The New Zealand Residents toured Australia twice, conducting a three match tour in July and then returning to play Australia in October. The Residents defeated Victoria 64-0 and Dubbo Combined 82-10 before losing to Sydney Metropolitan 24–22.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009, 2009. 978-1-86969-366-4.February 2016 The Residents were coached by Gerard Stokes and included players such as; Lusi Sione, Motu Tony, captain Esau Mann, Paul and David Fisiiahi, Boycie Nelson, George Tuakura, Hare Te Rangi, Phillip Leuluai, Ben Lythe, Peter Lewis, Solomon Kiri, Jonathan Smith, Anthony Seu Seu and Shane Beyers.Johns named halfback and captain AAP Sports News (Australia) 10 October 2000NZ Residents end trip with a flourish The Press 27 July 2000 Aaron Whittaker was the team trainer.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=144248 Last-minute changes to Residents league side New Zealand Herald 17 July 2000 The Residents teams were selected by Stokes, John Ackland and Dominic Clarke.Last chance for tour selection The Press 23 June 2000 The Residents then returned to play Australia in Gosford in October. The Residents had a weakened team, as World Cup sides such as Cook Islands, Western Samoa and Tonga had first call on players. In front of 16,200 fans Australia won 108–0. Auckland played a home and away series with the Cook Islands in October. The series replaced a planned two-match tour of Fiji in June which was cancelled following the coup d'état.February 2016 Dominic Clark coached the Auckland team. The Kiwi Ferns competed in the first Women's World Cup, winning the tournament by defeating Great Britain 26–4 in the final. National competitions Rugby League Cup Taranaki defended the Rugby League Cup by defeating Northland 28–22 on 3 September.Sharks in ripping form to take on Coastline Taranaki Daily News 5 September 2010 Bartercard Cup The 2000 Bartercard Cup was the inaugural season of the Bartercard Cup competition run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The competition was the first large scale attempt to replace the Lion Red Cup and involved eight Auckland Rugby League clubs and four regional teams. Eventual winners Canterbury were the only full provincial side in the competition. Waikato were the surprise omission.Canterbury provincial team in new league The Press 16 October 1999 The teams Hibiscus Coast were coached by Brian McClennan and Tony Benson and included Aaron Heremaia, Scott Coxon and Anthony Seuseu.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10567182 NRL: Heremaia back in the fold Jessup, Peter 18 April 2009 The New Zealand Herald 14 September 2011 Northcote were coached by Marty Rudolph and included Tony Tuimavave, Jamie Cook and Keneti Asiata.Tigers call on Auck warhorse The Press 5 August 2000 Glenora, led by player-coach Duane Mann, included captain Steve Buckingham, Aaron Tucker, Wairangi Koopu and Gavin Bailey.Auck clubs bolstered by released Warriors The Press 19 May 2000http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=149052 Bears, Tornadoes may hold edge New Zealand Herald 26 August 2000 The Mt Albert Lions were coached by John Ackland and included Paul Staladi, Carl Doherty, Awen Guttenbeil, Ben Lythe and Peter Lewis.Staladi makes return after quitting game The Press 18 March 2000Lions roar after slow start The Press 17 June 2000 Marist Richmond included Motu Tony, Jason Williams, Francis Meli and Lee Finnerty.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=112604 Warriors go with experience for warm-up match New Zealand Herald 19 January 2000http://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 2001http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=138456 Rugby League: Lio neck injury caps bad weekend for Bears Jessup, Peter 29 May 2000 The New Zealand Herald 14 September 2011 The Eastern Tornadoes included David and Paul Fisiiahi and Phillip Leuluai and were coached by James Leuluai. Otahuhu, who also drew from Manukau and Mangere East, were led by player-coach Dean Clark in his first year as a senior grade coach.Formidable look to Leopards The Press 26 July 2000 The team included George Carmont, Clinton Toopi, Hare Te Rangi, captain Esau Mann, Solomon Kiri, Boycie Nelson, Jonathan Smith and George Tuakura.Makeshift Bulls look a touch vulnerable The Press 29 July 2000Bulls line up for giant task The Press 16 September 2000Warrior boosts Otahuhu in showdown with Bulls The Press 6 May 2000 The Manurewa Marlins included Channerith and Channerath Ly.Tiny halfback threat to Bulls The Press 29 April 2000 The Ngongotaha Chiefs included Doc Murray and Andrew Leota. The Porirua Pumas were coached by Mike Kuiti and included Phil Bergman.February 2016Bergman may prove bugbear for Bulls The Press 24 June 2000 The Wainuiomata Lions included Billy Weepu, Paul Whatuira, Steve Berryman and David Faiumu. The Canterbury Bulls were coached by Gerard Stokes and included Lusi Sione, Scott Nixon, Tangia Tongiia, Robert Henare, captain Maurice Emslie and Shane Beyers.Otahuhu guards against backlash The Press 15 September 2000 Season standings TeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsOtahuhu Leopards22180478244034236Canterbury Bulls22150765852513330Eastern Tornadoes2215075845166830Wainuiomata Lions22130966854212626Glenora Bears2213096085198926Mt Albert Lions221219593584925Manurewa Marlins22112963352111224Hibiscus Coast Raiders227510544578-3419Marist Richmond Brothers229013558707-14918Northcote Tigers227114490654-16415Ngongotaha Chiefs224018424685-2618Porirua Pumas223118506777-2717 The playoffs This was the only year in the eight years of the competition that two sides from outside of Auckland made the playoffs. The two teams, the Canterbury Bulls and the Wainuiomata Lions, met in the Preliminary Final with Canterbury prevailing 36–6. Canterbury Bulls 38 Eastern Tornadoes 25 Wainuiomata Lions 18 Glenora Bears 10 Otahuhu Leopards 51 Canterbury Bulls 28 Eastern Tornadoes 20 Wainuiomata Lions 25 Canterbury Bulls 36 Wainuiomata Lions 6 Otahuhu Leopards 24 Canterbury Bulls 38 MatchWinnerLoser Elimination Play-off Wainuiomata Lions 18 Glenora Bears 10 Preliminary Semifinal Canterbury Bulls 38 Eastern Tornadoes 25 Elimination Semifinal Wainuiomata Lions 25 Eastern Tornadoes 20 Qualification Semifinal Otahuhu Leopards 51 Canterbury Bulls 28 Preliminary Final Canterbury Bulls 36 Wainuiomata Lions 6 Grand final OtahuhuPositionCanterbury Corey Palmer FB Lusi Sione George Carmont WG Scott Woodgate Chris Magele CE Gafa Tuiloma Scott Niwa CE Raymond Hubbard Mark Elder WG Gareth Cook Shane Edwards FE Scott Nixon Hare Te Rangi HB Maurice Elmslie (C) George Tuakura PR Kevin Te Hau Esau Mann (C) HK Shane Beyers Haemish Reid PR Craig Barrow Herman Lemafa SR Shaun Norton Tyson Majoribanks SR Graeme Emslie Chris Peau LK Jonny Limmer Lance Kouka Bench Clayton Harris Solomon Kiri Bench Malafa Pua'avase Eric Pele Bench Robert Henare Tusa Lafaele Bench Enoka Mamoe Dean Clark Coach Gerard Stokes Canterbury won $50,000 prize money, with Otahuhu receiving $30,000. The curtain raiser was between New Zealand Students and Great Britain Students. Team Halftime Total Canterbury Bulls 20 38 Otahuhu Leopards 8 24 Awards Captain of the Year: Esau Mann (Otahuhu)Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009, 2009. 978-1-86969-366-4, p.328. Best and Fairest: George Tuakura (Otahuhu) Referee of the Year: Bill Shrimpton Most Points: Carl Doherty (215; Mt Albert)February 2016 Most Tries: Hare Te Rangi (Otahuhu) and Remus Gentles (Eastern) Most Field Goals: Mark Murray (Eastern) North Island Second Division An Auckland side consisting of Fox Memorial players dominated the North Island Second Division competition, winning all six matches.February 2016 The team was coached by Del Hughes and included Tevita Latu. Auckland defeated Coastline, Wellington, Manawatu, Taranaki, Northland and Waikato. Mainland Super 10 A Mainland Super 10 competition was held between Canterbury Rugby League clubs and the South Island provincial teams. The teams involved included the Tasman Orcas (featuring coach Paul Bergman and player Phil Bergman), Otago Storm, the West Coast Chargers and from Canterbury: the Haswell Hornets (who included Mike Dorreen, Glenn Coughlan and Aaron Whittaker), Hornby Panthers (including Corey Lawrie), Eastern Sea Eagles, Papanui Tigers, Sydenham Swans, Riccarton Knights and Linwood Kews.Weather crash-tackles competition The Press 28 August 2000Halswell, Hornby break out The Press 14 August 20002000 Mainland Super 10 rugbyleague.co.nz TeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsHalswell Hornets990032311620718Eastern Sea Eagles96122701967413Tasman Orcas960329215413812Hornby Panthers95222261517512Papanui Tigers96032621966612Otago Storm9414220208129Sydenham Swans9216206338-1325West Coast Chargers9207170306-1364Linwood Keas9207172322-1504Riccarton Knights9018170324-1541 Team Mainland Super 10 "dream team" was: Warren Donaldson (West Coast), Eddie Hei Hei (Papanui), Joe Fatuleai (Eastern), Clinton Fraser (Tasman), Linkoln Newson (Hornby), Phil Bergman (Tasman), Aaron Whittaker (Halswell), Danny Champion (Halswell), Leon Stone (Papanui), Vince Whare (Riccarton), Riki Ashwell (Otago), Tim Sione (Hornby), Brad Williams (Halswell).Tasman has slight edge for final The Press 30 September 2000 Tasman and Hornby made the final after they defeated Easts 51-36 and Halswell 20-14 respectively. Tasman won the inaugural season's championship by defeating Hornby 20–0 in the Grand Final.2000 Mainland Super 10 Finals rugbyleague.co.nzSponsorship sought for Orcas The Nelson Mail 5 June 2001 Australian competitions 2000 Auckland Warriors season The Auckland Warriors competed in the National Rugby League competition. They finished 13th out of 14 teams and failed to make the playoffs. Club competitions Auckland Auckland Rugby League club trophies The Otahuhu Leopards won the Fox Memorial, despite also fielding a Bartercard Cup side.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=151509 Otahuhu Leopards strong favourites to beat Canterbury New Zealand Herald 16 September 2000 They defeated Richmond 21–14 in the grand final.February 2016 Richmond won the Rukutai Shield (minor premiership). Richmond included Tevita Latu and Daniel Vasau, who won the Best and Fairest award.February 2016 Wellington The Wellington City Council announces that Rugby League Park will be shared by the Wellington Rugby League and the Wellington Rugby Union, following the sale of Athletic Park.Kilgallon Steve Whatever Happened to Rugby League Park? Sunday Star-Times 17 April 2011 B7http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/4370612/Name-change-bumped-into-touch-by-league-fans Name change bumped into touch by league fans Burgess, Dave 22 November 2010 The Dominion Post 14 September 2011 Canterbury Halswell won the Canterbury Rugby League title. Other Competitions Turangawaewae won the 2000 Waikato Rugby League competition, defeating the Hamilton City Tigers.Tigers taking on league champs Waikato Times 11 September 2000Rugby league action hots up Waikato Times 27 April 2001 The Waitara Bears defeated Marist 24–12 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 None 2001 Bartercard Cup Bartercard Cup 2000 Category:New Zealand rugby league seasons