2006 New Zealand rugby league season

June 2020 2005 2007 The 2006 New Zealand rugby league season was the 99th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the seventh season of the Bartercard Cup competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The Auckland Lions won the Cup by defeating the Canterbury Bulls 25–18 in the grand final. International competitions List of New Zealand Kiwis matches The New Zealand national rugby league team co-hosted the Tri-Nations with Australia. Three tests were played in New Zealand; with the Kiwis defeating Great Britain 18–14 in Christchurch and 34–4 in Wellington and losing to Australia 18–30 in Auckland. New Zealand lost the final, which was played in Sydney, 16–12 to Australia after Golden Point extra time. The first win against Great Britain was discounted after it was discovered that Nathan Fien was ineligible to play for New Zealand. Coached by Brian McClennan, for the Tri-Nations New Zealand included; Roy Asotasi, Adam Blair, Jason and Nathan Cayless, David Fa'alogo, Nathan Fien, Dene Halatau, Shontayne Hape, Stacey Jones, David Kidwell, Simon Mannering, Steve Matai, Frank Pritchard, Tony Puletua, Jerome Ropati, Iosia Soliola, Motu Tony, Tame Tupou, Nigel Vagana, Manu Vatuvei, Brent Webb and captain Ruben Wiki. Earlier in the year New Zealand had lost the ANZAC Test 12-50 to Australia and lost to Great Britain 14–46 in a June Test match. Jake Webster, Paul Whatuira, Thomas Leuluai, Sonny Bill Williams, Benji Marshall and David Faiumu all appeared in the ANZAC Test but did not make the Tri-Nations squad. Lesley Vainikolo, Willie Talau, Henry Fa'afili, Ben Roberts, Alex Chan, Iafeta Paleaaesina, Ali Lauiti'iti, David Solomona, Robbie Paul, Harrison Hansen and Monty Betham all appeared in the Great Britain Test but did not make the Tri-Nations squad. Clinton Toopi and Louis Anderson appeared in both mid-season Test matches but did not make the Tri-Nations squad. 2006-10-1420:00 NZST New Zealand 18–30 Australia Tries: Nigel VaganaJerome RopatiManu VatuveiGoals: Stacey Jones 3/3 Tries: Karmichael Hunt 2Mark GasnierMark O'MeleyGreg InglisGoals: Johnathan Thurston 5/6 Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland 20,000 http://www.smh.com.au/news/league/the-fat-controllers-keep-eyes-trained-on-series-cashflow/2006/10/22/1161455610643.html The Fat Controllers keep eyes trained on series cashflow 2006-10-23 2008-12-05 The Sydney Morning Herald 2006-10-2820:00 NZST New Zealand 18–14 Great Britain Tries: Brent WebbMotu TonyIosia SoliolaGoals: Stacey Jones 3/3 Tries: Paul WellensGareth EllisGoals: Sean Long 2/2Danny McGuire 1/1 Jade Stadium, Christchurch 17,005 This match was discounted after New Zealand were found guilty of fielding an ineligible player. 2006-11-04 New Zealand national rugby league team New Zealand 34–4 New Zealand New Zealand Residents Wingham Park, Greymouth 4000 2006-11-1120:00 NZST New Zealand 34–4 Great Britain Tries: Brent Webb 2Nigel VaganaRuben WikiNathan CaylessManu VatuveiGoals: Stacey Jones 5/6 Tries: Gareth Ellis Westpac Stadium, Wellington 16,401 During the Tri-Nations the Kiwis played a New Zealand Residents side in Greymouth and defeated them 34–4. The Residents team included Corey Lawrie, Shane Beyers, David Fisi'iahi, Cliff Beverley, Julian O'Neill, Sala Fa'alogo, Cooper Vuna, George Tuakura and Wayne McDade.Four Bulls make Residents The Press 30 October 2006Coffey John Wood Bernie Auckland: 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009 2009 978-1-86969-366-4 349-350 Earlier in the year the Residents had hosted a Trans Tasman Quadrangular Series, winning the final against Country 32–18.Rangers Campaign Gets Underway https://web.archive.org/web/20120213002241/http://www.qrl.com.au/display.php?pg_id=1913 13 February 2012 QRL Official Site The Queensland Rangers, New South Wales Country and Jim Beam Cup side all came to New Zealand for the tournament. The Residents side for the tournament included Steve Buckingham, Sala Fa'alogo, Sonny Fai, Fabian Soutar and Miguel Start.http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/sport/news/residents-cane-the-toads/3689583/ Residents cane the Toads The Daily Post 22 June 2006 The side was coached by David Lomax who was assisted by Sam Panapa. Auckland hosted the 2006 Pacific Cup, which was won by Tonga. New Zealand Māori finished third.2006 International Rugby League Results & Tables Rugby League International Scores The Māori had already defeated Fiji in a January test match. Later in the season the New Zealand Māori team toured the Cook Islands, losing a three match series 2–1.John Coffey, Bernie Wood 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008 Huia Publishers 2008 334 https://books.google.com/books?id=nklWo8vw-iIC 978-1-86969-331-2 The New Zealand Māori side was coached by Dean Clark and included Paul Atkins, Jeremiah Pai and Steve Skinnon. Kevin Tamati coached the team in the January match, which included Luke Goodwin. National competitions Bartercard Cup The 2006 Bartercard Cup was the seventh season of the Bartercard Cup competition run by the New Zealand Rugby League. This season saw substantial change for the Cup as the number of clubs was reduced for the 2006 season from 12 to 10. The New Zealand Rugby League also decided to move towards a franchise model. As a result, there was a large number of clubs affected and all Auckland franchises were reviewed. The major changes were; the Harbour League replaced the Hibiscus Coast Raiders and the North Harbour Tigers, the Waitakere Rangers replaced the Glenora Bears to represent all of Waitakere City, the Auckland Lions replaced the Mt Albert Lions and the Marist Richmond Brothers, the Tamaki Leopards replaced the Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards and the Eastern Tornadoes and the Northern Storm were formed, to represent Northland. In addition the Wellington Franchise adopted the nickname the Orcas in support of the Southern Orcas National Rugby League bid. One game a week was shifted to a Monday night and played live on Māori Television.Debut in Lions den The Press 24 March 2006 The Teams Northland, who finished last, were coached by Geoff Morton and ran two training squads each week; one based in Whangarei and one based in Auckland.The Storm 'grows depth' The Press 1 April 2006 The Storm's first win was 40–22 against Wellington and was dedicated to co-founder, Anthony Murray who had died earlier that week.https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/thousands-farewell-ngati-haua-stalwart/V3EFLYZRVFGEIQ4IO3JRCMLO5Y/ Thousands farewell Ngati Haua stalwart The Northern Advocate 22 May 2006 Harbour were coached by Ken McIntosh and included Shaun Metcalf, Shaun Ata, Jeremiah Pai and Artie Shead. Waitakere were coached by Bernie Perenara and included Cliff Beverley, Lee Tamatoa, Gavin Bailey, Matt Rua, Karl Guttenbeil, Scott Jones and Boycie Nelson.http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=11005 Bartercard Cup Rd 12 preview and teams https://web.archive.org/web/20120323114718/http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=11005 23 March 2012 leagueunlimited.com 16 June 2006 Auckland were coached by Brian McClennan and included Misi Taulapapa, Malo Solomona, Shannon Stowers, Malo Solomona, Anthony Swann, David Fisiiahi, Miguel Start, Daniel O'Regan, Fabian Soutar, Steve Buckingham, Sala Fa'alogo, Wayne McDade and Julian O'Neill.Coach talks up his pride The Press 27 March 2006Reinforced Lions to face Bulls The Press 5 August 2006 Tamaki were coached by Dean Clark and included Paul Atkins, George Tuakura, Constantine Mika, Leeson Ah Mau and Cooper Vuna. Counties Manukau were coached by Gary Kemble and included Kimi Uasi, Sonny Fai, Willie Wolfgramm and Marvin Filipo. The Waicoa Bay Stallions included Sam Rapira, Isaac John and Lance Hohaia.http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=10597 Bartercard Cup Rd7 - Fixtures and Teams https://web.archive.org/web/20120308165524/http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=10597 8 March 2012 New Zealand Rugby League 12 May 2006Stallions coach hopes teamwork will win rematch Waikato Times 10 June 1994 Central were coached by David Lomax and included Ricky Thorby and Russell Packer.http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=10309 Bartercard Cup Rd 4 teams & fixtures https://web.archive.org/web/20120308165506/http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=10309 8 March 2012 New Zealand Rugby League 14 April 2006 The Falcons played a game in New Plymouth, the first Bartercard Cup match in the region since the Taranaki Wildcats were excluded from the competition at the end of the 2003 season.Top rugby league returns to Taranaki Taranaki Daily News 4 August 2006 Wellington were coached by Paul Bergman and included Mose Masoe, Ben Matulino, Alehana Mara and Meli Koliavu.Focus on footy brings balance to Falcons Dominion Post 24 March 2006 Canterbury were coached by Phil Prescott and included Shane Beyers, Richard Villasanti, Lusi Sione, Joseph Pombo and Corey Lawrie.Villasanti leads charge for Bulls The Press 24 April 2006 Season standings TeamPldWDLPFPAPDPtsAuckland Lions18151270427043431Canterbury Bulls18130558337620726Waitakere Rangers18120660843517324Tamaki Leopards1892754644010620Counties Manukau Jetz189185224586419Harbour League189094764463018Wellington Orcas186012452549-9712Waicoa Bay Stallions185211494662-16812Central Falcons186012415678-26312Northern Storm182214314802-4886 The Playoffs The playoff system used was the McIntyre final five system. This meant that: Canterbury and Waitakere (being second and third respectively) got a double-chance, as did the Auckland Lions (minor premiers) and the other team that got to play in the Qualification Semi-final (Canterbury). The Auckland Lions, being the minor premiers, did't have to play until the Qualification Semi-final. Basically, the higher you were on the table, the easier your road to the grand final was. Canterbury Bulls 26 Waitakere Rangers 20 Tamaki Leopards 25 Counties Manukau 12 Auckland Lions 27 Canterbury Bulls 14 Waitakere Rangers 24 Tamaki Leopards 25 Canterbury Bulls 30 Tamaki Leopards 6 Auckland Lions 25 Canterbury Bulls 18 DateMatchWinnerLoserVenue 28 August TV Match Elimination Play-off Tamaki Leopards 25 Counties Manukau Jetz 12 Mt Smart Stadium 26 August Preliminary Semifinal Canterbury Bulls 26 Waitakere Rangers 20 Rugby League Park 4 September TV Match Elimination Semifinal Tamaki Leopards 25 Waitakere Rangers 24 North Harbour Stadium 3 September Qualification Semifinal Auckland Lions 27 Canterbury Bulls 14 Western Springs Stadium 11 September TV Match Preliminary Final Canterbury Bulls 30 Tamaki Leopards 6 Mt Smart Stadium Grand Final Team Halftime Total Auckland Lions 14 25 Canterbury Bulls 12 18 Tries (Auckland) 1: K.Wright, R.Wigg, M.Start Tries (Canterbury) 1: S.Hurrell, C.Fraser, L.Fanene Goals (Auckland) 6: S.Buckingham Goals (Canterbury) 3: S.Hurrell Field Goals Goals (Auckland) 1: S.Buckingham Date 18 September Venue Mt Smart Stadium Broadcast Māori Television National First Division Auckland won the National First Division championship. They were coached by Sam Panapa and defeated Wellington 32–14 in the final at Wise Park. Canterbury and Waikato also competed. The squads were limited to players that had played less than three Bartercard Cup matches that season. Australian competitions 2006 New Zealand Warriors season The New Zealand Warriors competed in the National Rugby League competition. They finished 10th out of 15 teams and failed to make the playoffs. Club competitions Auckland Auckland Rugby League club trophies The Mount Albert Lions won the Fox Memorial trophy, the Rukutai Shield (minor premiership) and the Roope Rooster. The Lions defeated the Papakura Sea Eagles, 49–6, in the final. Mangere East Hawks won the Stormont Shield. The Manurewa Marlins won the Sharman Cup (Division Two) while Hibiscus Coast won the Phelan Shield (Division Three). Richie Blackmore coached Otahuhu. Canterbury Hornby won the Canterbury Rugby League title. Other Competitions Turangawaewae defeated the Pikiao Warriors in the Waicoa Bay championship. The Paikea Whalers defeated EITSA 42-18 to win the Eastern Alliance championship.https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/rugby-league-whalers-leave-eitsa-floundering/NRLJOU4CPRHMUWJTEEC6RNXDQE/ Whalers leave EITSA floundering Hawke's Bay Today 21 August 2006 References 2005 Bartercard Cup 2007 Bartercard Cup Bartercard Cup 2006 Category:New Zealand rugby league seasons