1999 New Zealand rugby league season

April 2023January 2024 1999 New Zealand rugby league season 1998 2000 The 1999 New Zealand rugby league season was the 92nd season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the National Provincial competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. International competitions 1999 Anzac Test The New Zealand national rugby league team competed in and co-hosted the inaugural Tri-Nations tournament. They lost the final to Australia after defeating both Australia and Great Britain in pool play. Earlier in the season the Kiwis had lost the Anzac Test to Australia and had defeated Tonga in a Test Match notable for Stacey Jones breaking his arm during the match. New Zealand were coached by Frank Endacott and included; Tri-Nations captain Richie Barnett, Sean Hoppe, Willie Talau, Ruben Wiki, Lesley Vainikolo, Robbie and Henry Paul, Stacey Jones, Jason Lowrie, Nigel and Joe Vagana, Nathan Cayless, Anzac Test captain Jarrod McCracken, Logan Swann, David Kidwell, Matt Rua, Terry Hermansson, Richard Swain, Brian Jellick, Tony Puletua, Stephen Kearney, Gene Ngamu and Craig Smith. The New Zealand Māori rugby league team played, and lost to, Great Britain in the curtain raiser to the Tri-Nations final. The team was: Alex Chan, Steve Matthews, Lewis, Steve Berryman, Jared Mills, Luke Goodwin, Willie Rangi, Paul Rauhihi, Tukere Barlow, John Edmonds, Robert Henare, Darren Rameka, Andrew Wynyard. Substitutions: Gavin Bailey, Martin Moana, Frank Watene, Wairangi Koopu. Coach: Cameron Bell. Referee: David Pakieto.GB have Long to thank BBC Sport, 5 November 1999 The Māori's had already toured Papua New Guinea earlier in the year. This team included Henry Perenara, Jamie Cook, Shontayne Hape and James Stosic.Whiz kid surprise for Canty The Press 23 July 1999http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=50093 Rugby League: It's a different world for Maori Jessup, Peter 3 November 1999 The New Zealand Herald 14 September 2011Heat, humidity stacks up against Maori side AAP Sports News 10 June 1999 The Junior Kiwis included Henry Perenara.Junior Kiwi enjoys life in fast lane Sunday Star-Times 19 September 1999 The New Zealand Universities team attended the Student World Cup in Great Britain. They won Pool B, accounting for Wales and Canada, and advanced through the finals. They defeated the England Students team 46–16 at The Boulevard, winning the World Cup.The Independent Student Rugby League World Cup https://web.archive.org/web/20020519033331/http://srlalumni.supanet.com/worldcup1999.htm 19 May 2002 srlalumni.supanet.com National competitions Rugby League Cup Waikato started the year holding the Rugby League Cup. Taranaki then challenged for the trophy, defeating Waikato 68–8 on 24 April.Sharks put bite on Waikato Cougars Taranaki Daily News 26 April 1999 National Provincial Competition The New Zealand Rugby League ran a National Provincial Competition throughout the season. Auckland was divided into North and South. However a combined Auckland side defeated New South Wales Country 33–6. This side was coached by Stan Martin and included 8 Glenora Bears players, including Boycie Nelson and Steve Buckingham.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009, 2009. 978-1-86969-366-4, p. 323. The Teams Northland Wild Boars. Stokes on alert for 'hit men' The Press 1 May 1999 Auckland North were coached by the Dominic Clark (Glenora). The squad was: Jarrod Trott (Northcote), Steve Matthews (Glenora), Peter Lewis (Warriors), David Bailey (Glenora), Boycie Nelson (Glenora), Len Macginley (Hibiscus), Aaron Tucker (Glenora), Reece Guy (Hibiscus), Junior Fiu (Glenora), Brett Kingham (Glenora), Kosta Malamatinos (Glenora), Richard White (Hibiscus), Keneti Asiata (Northcote), Wairangi Koopu (Glenora), Greg Ashby (Glenora), Henry Perenara (Warriors), Cliff Beverley (Warriors), Lee Weatherill (Marist/Bay Roskill), Clinton Pouesi (Glenora), Jamie Cook (Northcote), Shane Endacott (Warriors). Gene Ngamu was later bought into the squad.Waikato lose gallant fight Waikato Times 20 March 1999 Auckland South were coached by Stan Martin (Mangere East). The squad was: Tama Hohaia (Mangere East), Corey Palmer (Otahuhu), Charlie Kennedy (Mangere East), Ben Fahey (Otahuhu), Loni Filimeohala (Otahuhu), Fergie Edwards (Mangere East), Gus Malietoa-Brown (Tornadoes), Lionel Pereira (Manurewa), Scott Welsh (Manurewa), Dean Clark (Otahuhu), Channerith Ly (Manurewa), Shane Edwards (Otahuhu), Gaivin Welsh (Manurewa), Sam Hanson (Ellersllie), Eric Pele (Manukau), Jason Arama (Manurewa), Esau Mann (Mangere East), Bryan Henare (Warriors), Phillip Leuluai (Otahuhu), Sinave Gasu (Otahuhu), Clinton Toopi (Warriors), Wayne Barnett (Manurewa), Herman Lomafa (Mangere East), Eneasi Finefeuiaki (Mangere East), Aleo Kapua (Ellerslie).http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3727 Injury gives Hoppe a starting chance New Zealand Herald 16 March 1999 Henry Fa'afili and Hare Te Rangi also played for the side.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009, 2009. 978-1-86969-366-4. Waikato were coached by Dennis Beazley and included Tukere Barlow.New coach puts fresh blood into Waikato Waikato Times 19 March 1999League squad named Waikato Times 25 February 1999 The Bay of Plenty Stags included former Kiwi Mark Woods.Focus on Kiwi prop The Press 26 June 1999 The Taranaki Sharks included James Stosic and three NSWRL First Division players signed from the Cronulla Sharks.Tough job for depleted Canty The Press 20 March 1999 They also named Tino Brown and Billy Weepu, who had both already played for Wellington.Canterbury to protest Taranaki win Taranaki Daily News 27 September 1999 They were both ruled ineligible by the NZRL Appeals committee. Wellington included Paul Whatuira, Billy Weepu and Paul Howell.Young star hurts Canty The Press 29 March 1999 Wellington also lost to New South Wales Country 44–10. Canterbury were coached by Gerard Stokes and included Maurice Emslie, Lusi Sione and Mike Dorreen.Dorreen returns after six years The Press 26 April 1999 Aaron Whittaker made a comeback halfway through the season, despite having retired from representative football.Whittaker to rescue The Press 10 April 1999 Finals Semifinals Qualifying Final Grand Final 1 Auckland South 22 2 Auckland North 0 3 Canterbury 32 4 Taranaki 41 Auckland North 20 Taranaki 18 Auckland South 24 Auckland North 22 Canterbury, Taranaki, Auckland North and Auckland South all qualified for the finals.Taranaki has second thoughts on ineligible players The Press 25 September 1999Play-offs place uncertain despite landslide The Press 28 June 1999 In a MacIntyre final four playoff system Taranaki defeated Canterbury 41–32 in the first round.Selection woes for Taranaki Taranaki Daily News 25 September 1999 Auckland North defeated Taranaki 20–18 to qualify for the grand final against Auckland South.Last-minute loss for Taranaki Sharks Taranaki Daily News 4 October 1999 The final was won by Auckland South who defeated Auckland North 24–22.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009, 2009. 978-1-86969-366-4, p. 322. Australian competitions 1999 Auckland Warriors season The Auckland Warriors competed in the National Rugby League competition. They finished 11th out of 20 teams and failed to make the playoffs. Club competitions Auckland Auckland Rugby League club trophies The Glenora Bears won the pre-season Roope Rooster, the minor premiership Rukutai Shield and the grand final Fox Memorial to complete a clean sweep of the Auckland Rugby League club trophies. In the final, played at Carlaw Park, Glenora defeated Otahuhu 24–4. Glenora included Henry Perenara, David Bailey, Boycie Nelson, Steve Buckingham and Wairangi Koopu. The Super 12 tournament had been expanded to include two new teams; the Eastern Tornadoes and the Hibiscus Coast Raiders.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009, 2009. 978-1-86969-366-4, p. 318. Gus Malietoa-Brown played for the Eastern Tornadoes while Dean Clark and Phillip Leuluai played for Otahuhu and Esau Mann represented Mangere East. The Mount Albert Lions won the Sharman Cup. Wellington January 2011 Canterbury Halswell and Horby met in the Canterbury Rugby League grand final which was held at Rugby League Park on 19 September.Champion effort sought in grand final The Press 18 September 1999 Halswell won 30–12.Grand final delight for Halswell The Press 20 September 1999 Mike Dorreen and Aaron Whittaker played for HalswellSydenham puts play-offs case The Press 16 August 1999 Scott Codyre was named the outstanding player of the year.Hornby duo sweep league awards The Press 25 September 1999 Aranui High School won the Canterbury secondary schools senior competition.Aranui students make the switch The Press 28 July 1999 Other Competitions Turangawaewae won the Waikato Rugby League grand final, defeating Hukanui 32–22 at Davies Park in Huntly.Turangawaewae trounce grand final challengers Waikato Times 18 October 1999 Former Kiwi Kelly Shelford played for the Hamilton City Tigers.Shelford helps Tigers to runaway victory Waikato Times 17 May 1999 Marist defeated the Waitara Bears 28–20 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 Category:New Zealand rugby league seasons