2010 New Zealand rugby league season

2009 2011 The New Zealand rugby league season 2010 was the 103rd season of rugby league that was played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the new National Zonal competition run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The premier teams competed for the Albert Baskerville Trophy, which was won by Auckland when they defeated Counties Manukau 14 - 6 in the Grand Final. thumb|right|Auckland v Counties Manukau in the Albert Baskerville Trophy final thumb|right|Auckland v South Island in an Albert Baskerville Trophy match thumb|right|Auckland v South Island in an Albert Baskerville Trophy match International competitions 2010 Rugby League Four Nations List of New Zealand Kiwis matches Five test matches took place in New Zealand in 2010. First New Zealand hosted Samoa in a warm up match to the 2010 Four Nations, defeating them 50–6. It was the first time the two nations had played each other in a test match.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10649185&ref=rss League: Kiwis to play Samoa for first time 2 June 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 As part of the Four Nations competition New Zealand played England, Australia and Papua New Guinea in Wellington, Auckland and Rotorua respectively. England and PNG also play each other as a curtain raiser to the New Zealand vs Australia match. The match against England celebrated a centenary of international rugby league in New Zealand and the English and Kiwis both wore 1910 style jerseys to mark the occasion.Centenary Test marks first International on home soil https://web.archive.org/web/20101023173014/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=37930 October 23, 2010 rleague.com, 22 October 2010 New Zealand went on to win the tournament, defeating Australia 16 - 12 in the final at Suncorp Stadium. Coached by Stephen Kearney, the team consisted of: Antonio Winterstein, Bronson Harrison, Greg Eastwood, Adam Blair, Sika Manu, Junior Sa'u, Fuifui Moimoi, Frank Pritchard, Nathan Fien, Jason Nightingale, Jeremy Smith, Issac Luke, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Sam Perrett, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Lewis Brown, Lance Hohaia, Simon Mannering, Ben Matulino, Manu Vatuvei, Benji Marshall (C) and Thomas Leuluai. The Samoan side featured seven former New Zealand internationals, Tony Puletua, Francis Meli, Ali Lauitiiti, David Faiumu, David Solomona, Harrison Hansen and Ben Roberts.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10679123&ref=rss League: Tahu confirmed in NZ Maori squad 8 October 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 Earlier in the year New Zealand lost 8–12 to Australia. Aaron Heremaia, Zeb Taia and Steve Matai played in this match but did not make the Four Nations squad. The Junior Kiwis, originally scheduled to play two matches against the England youth side, instead hosted the Junior Kangaroos in two curtain raisers to Four Nations matches. The team was coached by David Kidwell and included: Pakisonasi Afu, Martin Taupau (C), Glen Fisiiahi, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Mark Ioane, Shaun Johnson, Siuatonga Likiliki, Sam Lousi, Nafe Seluini, Carlos Tuimavave, Bill Tupou, Drury Low, Matthew McIlwrick, Sam Mataora, Isaac Maliota, Kane Morgan, Lama Tasi, Dean Whare and Jason Taumalolo.Nine NYC-winning Warriors named in Jnr Kiwis https://web.archive.org/web/20160130173736/http://www.nrl.com/NewsViews/LatestNews/NewsArticle/tabid/10874/newsId/60572/Default.aspx 2016-01-30 NRL.com, 6 October 2010 They lost to Australia 16–24 but won the second match 32–20 after trailing 0–20 at halftime.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10684467&ref=rss League: Second half Junior Kiwis blitz squares Aussie series 1 November 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 The New Zealand Māori rugby league team played England in a curtain raiser to the New Zealand v Samoa test match.http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/3997991/New-Zealand-Maori-rugby-league-to-play-England NZ Maori rugby league to play England 6 August 2010 Stuff.co.nz 15 September 2011 After trailing 18–0 the Māori came back to draw the match 18-all. The team was coached by Richie Blackmore and Mark Horo and consisted of: Kevin Locke, Sandor Earl, Timana Tahu, Clinton Toopi, Arana Taumata, Rangi Chase, Jeremy Smith, Willie Heta, Aaron Heremaia, Weller Hauraki, Justin Horo, Bodene Thompson, Kevin Proctor, James Tamou, Sam McKendry and Russell Packer. The Kiwi Ferns played two matches against their English counterparts, winning the series 2–0.Kiwi Ferns end Test series against England with a win New Zealand Rugby League, 18 October 2010 A New Zealand Residents team was expected to compete in an end-of-season international fixture, but the team pulled out at the last minute. The Residents still assembled and took part in an opposed training session with the New Zealand Kiwis.New Zealand Residents New Zealand Rugby League The team was co-coached by Ken McIntosh and Brent Stuart and included James Blackwell (Counties Manukau), Junior Salevao (South Island), Shaun Metcalf (Auckland), Matt Wanoa (Wellington), Bureta Faraimo (Wellington), Matt Everitt (Wellington), Trent Wallace (Auckland), Karl Edmondson (Auckland), Darin Kingi (Counties Manukau), Jaye Pukepuke (South Island), Alfred Penese (Wellington), Tane Hart (Auckland), Saulala Houma (Auckland). Bench: Suaia Matagi (Auckland), George Mafi (Wellington), Hemi Kemp (Wellington) and Pauly Tuuta (Heartland). At the New Zealand Rugby League awards Shaun Kenny-Dowall was named the International Player of the Year while Lewis Brown won the International Rookie award.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10682294&ref=rss League: NZ player of the year named 22 October 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 Shane Rehm was the Referee of the year, Saulala Houma won the Domestic award and Matt Duffie won the Junior player of the year. Nathan Cayless was given a special recognition award.https://archive.today/20120918214153/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=37939 Brown collects NZRL Rookie of the Year award rleague.com, 23 October 2010 Benji Marshall later won the World Golden Boot Award as best international player while Shaun Kenny-Dowall finished second in the voting and was named at centre in the international team of the year.Marshall wins the 2010 Golden Boot Award https://web.archive.org/web/20101206033122/http://www.nrl.com/news/news/newsarticle/tabid/10874/newsid/60945/marshall-wins-the-2010-golden-boot-award/default.aspx 2010-12-06 nrl.com, 3 December 2010 At the Maori Sports Awards Stephen Kearney won Coach of the Year while Henry Perenara won the umpire/referee award.Kearney & Perenara win at Maori Sports Awards https://web.archive.org/web/20101208171130/http://www.nrl.com/newsviews/latestnews/newsarticle/tabid/10874/newsid/60950/default.aspx 2010-12-08 nrl.com, 6 December 2010 Richie Blackmore won the Coach of the Year award at the Counties Manukau Sporting Excellence Awards while the Counties Manukau under 17 side, coached by Blackmore, won the Junior sportsteam award.League Winners at Counties Manukau Sports Awards nzrl.co.nz, 10 December 2010 National competitions Rugby League Cup Canterbury currently holds the Rugby League Cup, having won it from Auckland in 2009.Geoff Longley It's go the South Island, No Bull https://web.archive.org/web/20121011053531/http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=16-4977-0-0-0&sID=64815&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=12287793&sectionID=64815 2012-10-11 The Press, 4 June 2010 The Cup was not defended in 2010. National Zonal competition left|thumb|Auckland v South Island in Round Five Following the Sparc funded review and restructure of the New Zealand Rugby League, seven new zonal teams competed in the 2010 National Zonal competition.NZRL Zonal District Draw 2010 New Zealand Rugby League Under 15's and Under 17's competitions were also to be held as curtain raisers to the senior matches.Tony Smith Bulls' Name may be Scrapped in Rejig The Press, 25 May 2010 The Premiers competed for the Albert Baskerville Trophy which was won by Auckland, who defeated Counties Manukau 14 - 6 in the Grand Final. Teams The seven zones are; Northland Zone (Northern Swords): Consisting of the Northland and Whangarei districts, the Northern Swords were coached by Revell Neal. The Zone was initially to also include North Shore clubs but the Auckland Rugby League went to court to reduce the financial impact of a three-way split.Auckland gulps up Shore league The Aucklander, 25 August 2010 Auckland Zone: Consisting of players from West, Central, North Harbour and Eastern Auckland, the Auckland team were coached by Northcote Tigers coach Ken McIntosh and included Sala Fa'alogo and Malo Solomona. The manager was Mick Lacey from the Ellerslie Eagles. Counties Manukau Zone: Consisting of players from South Auckland, including Otahuhu, Counties Manukau was coached by Rusty Matua with Richie Blackmore coaching the under 17's.http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-news/sport/3955105/Blackmore-hired-then-fired-in-bizarre-NZRL-musical-chairs Blackmore hired then fired in bizarre NZRL musical chairs Lawton, Aaron 25 July 2010 Sunday News 15 September 2011Best of two for league The Aucklander, 27 August 2010 Upper Central Zone (Waicoa Bay Stallions): Consisting of players from the Waikato, Coastline, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty districts the Waicoa Bay Stallions were coached by Tahe Morunga. Mid-Central Zone (Heartland): Consisting of players from the Taranaki, Wanganui, Hawkes Bay and Manawatu districts the Heartland premiers were coached by Mike Graham. Manawatu and Taranaki played a trial match before the squad was announced, with Manawatu victorious. Wellington Zone (Wellington Orcas): Drawn from the Wellington Rugby League competition the Wellington Orcas were coached by Trevor Clark while David Lomax coached the under 17s.* The side included Bureta Faraimo. Southern Zone (South Island): Drawn from the Tasman, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago and Southland districts the South Island team was coached by Brent Stuart with Mike Doreen coaching the under 17s. The premiers team included Jaye Pukepuke and Blair Sims.Third in line but still class https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20100920/textview?popupArticleId=282819302545024 The Press 20 September 2010 PressReader Sims later lost his life in the 2010 Pike River Mine disaster. Otago defeated Southland 26–20 in August.Win lifts Southland Rams https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-southland-times/20100802/textview?popupArticleId=281904474466533 The Southland Times 2 August 2010 PressReader Gisborne and Hawkes Bay are included in Wellington Zone for administration purposes but their players play in the Upper Central and Mid-Central representative teams respectively. Season standings TeamPldWDLBPFPAPtsAuckland650112328612Counties Manukau6402123214210Wellington Orcas6402118810010South Island6402119612610Waicoa Bay Stallions630311861728Heartland610511321464Northern Swords60061464402 Source:nzrl.co.nz Schedule Round 1 HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueSouth Island28-6Heartland29 AugustRugby League Park, ChristchurchWellington22-8Waicoa Bay29 AugustFraser Park, WellingtonAuckland28-16Counties-Manukau15 SeptemberMt Smart Stadium No.2, Auckland Bye: Northern Round 2 HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueNorthern10-86Counties-Manukau5 SeptemberLindvart Park, KaikoheAuckland18-24Wellington4 SeptemberCornwall Park, AucklandWaicoa Bay36-18Heartland5 SeptemberResthills Park, Hamilton Bye: South Island Round 3 HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueSouth Island34-36Waicoa Bay11 SeptemberBurnham Military CampHeartland14-24Auckland12 September Clifton Park, WaitaraWellington74-0Northern12 SeptemberPorirua Stadium, Wellington Bye: Counties-Manukau Round 4 HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueNorthern16–64South Island19 SeptemberJubilee Park, WhangareiCounties Manukau42–12Waicoa Bay19 SeptemberBruce Pulman Park, PapakuraHeartland10–18Wellington19 SeptemberArena Manawatu, Palmerston North thumb|right|Auckland defeated the South Island 28–4 in Round Five Bye: Auckland Round 5 HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueAuckland28-4South Island25 SeptemberCornwall Park, AucklandWaicoa Bay72-8Northern26 SeptemberBlake Park, TaurangaCounties Manukau34-30Wellington26 SeptemberBruce Pulman Park, Papakura Bye: Heartland Round 6 HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueSouth Island36-20Counties Manukau3 OctoberRugby League Park, ChristchurchHeartland58-6Northern3 OctoberYarrow Stadium, New PlymouthWaicoa Bay22-48Auckland3 OctoberPuketawhero Park, Rotorua Bye: Wellington Round 7 HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueWellington20-30South Island10 OctoberPorirua Stadium, WellingtonCounties Manukau34-26Heartland10 OctoberBruce Pulman Park, PapakuraNorthern6-86Auckland10 OctoberOkura Park, Whangarei Bye: Waicoa Bay Grand final HomeScoreAwayMatch InformationDateVenueAuckland14 - 6Counties Manukau17 OctoberMt Smart Stadium, Auckland Mark Graham Cup The Under 17 competition was named after Mark Graham. Counties Manukau beat Auckland 22 - 12 in the final to become the inaugural holders of the Mark Graham Cup. Nathan Cayless Cup The Under 15 competition was named after Nathan Cayless. Counties Manukau beat Wellington Orcas 30 - 16 in the final to become the inaugural holders of the Nathan Cayless Cup. Australian competitions thumb|The Club Championship (left) and the Toyota Cup (right) New Zealand Warriors 2010 New Zealand Warriors season The New Zealand Warriors competed in the National Rugby League competition, finishing fifth in regular season before being eliminated after losing their Qualifying Final. The Warriors also fielded an under-20 side in the Toyota Cup who finished second in the regular season before going on to win the Toyota Cup Grand Final. This was the club's first grand final win at any level. The club also won the Club Championship for being the best performing club during the regular season (combined NRL and Toyota Cup results). Auckland Vulcans The Auckland Vulcans competed in the NSW Cup competition finishing ninth out of twelve teams and missing the finals by just one point. Club competitions Auckland 2010 Auckland Rugby League season Auckland Rugby League club trophies thumb|right|Otahuhu and Mt Albert play in the Fox Memorial grand final Eight teams competed in the Lion Red Fox Memorial first division which was won by the minor premiers Otahuhu Leopards after they defeated the defending champions, the Mount Albert Lions, 22–18. East Coast Bays won the Sharman Cup while the Point Chevalier Pirates, coached by Awen Guttenbeil and Stacey Jones, won the Phelan Shield. Wellington Eight teams competed in the Wellington Rugby League's Premier Appleton Shield in 2010. The Porirua Vikings defeated the Wainuiomata Lions 18–10 at Fraser Park on 14 August. The Lions had earlier finished the regular season as minor premiers. Upper Hutt College won the secondary schools Stephen Kearney Cup competition by defeating Rongotai College 30–16. They are unbeaten in secondary schools rugby league since 2007.In Touch November/December 2010 New Zealand Rugby League, 10 December 2010 Canterbury Eight teams competed in the Canterbury Rugby League's Harringtons Premiership in 2010. The Papanui Tigers won the minor premiership.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/club-sport/3956149/Papanui-Tigers-seal-minor-premiership Papanui Tigers seal minor premiership Anthony Morgan and Johnny Bonnar 26 July 2010 The Press 15 September 2011 The Tigers lost 6–22 in the grand final which was won by the Hornby Panthers at Rugby League Park on 15 August. In March, prop Vince Whare was banned for ten years following a positive test for cannabis after a 2009 Bartercard Premiership match.Prop's drug ban 'disappointing' https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20100305/textview?popupArticleId=283064115511740 The Press 5 March 2010 PressReader Whare had previously been warned and fined in 2005 and banned in 2006 for two years for the same offence. Phil Prescott coached Halswell.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/rugby-league/5161181/Shane-Endacott-continues-league-family-tradition Shane Endacott keeps league family tradition Smith, Tony 18 June 2011 The Press 15 September 2011 Other competitions The Hamilton City Tigers won the Waikato Rugby League competition, defeating Taniwharau Rugby League 19–12 to claim the Lion Breweries Trophy.http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/3957378/Finally-Tigers-bag-prize/ Finally Tigers bag prize Richens, Matt 26 July 2010 Waikato Times 15 September 2011 Clubs from the Bay of Plenty, Coastline and Gisborne districts played in a full round championship.Make-over revamps local league The Daily Post, 21 January 2010 The Otumoetai Eels won the competition, defeating the Ngongotaha Chiefs 24–18.Eels face Waikato champs Bay of Plenty Times, 6 August 2010 The Waikato and Tri-district champions were then scheduled to meet in a play-off however the match was called off after the Otumoetai Eels and Waikato Rugby League could not agree on sharing the revenue.Eels' final demand costly Bay of Plenty Times, 9 August 2010 Matthew Spence was the Turangi Dambusters' player-coach while David Peachey played for the Taupo Phoenix.Star Spence in roving Dambusters role The Daily Post, 13 July 2009http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/4841663/Big-risk-in-Taupo-NRL-match 'Big risk' in Taupo NRL match for organisers Kilgallon, Steve 3 April 2011 Stuff.co.nz 15 September 2011 The Paikea Whalers and Tapuae met in the Gisborne Tairawhiti Rugby League grand final.Tapuae smoke Eels https://web.archive.org/web/20110724192521/http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/article/?id=19545 2011-07-24 The Gisborne Herald, 29 September 2010 The Waitara Bears defeated the Marist Dragons 32–22 in the Taranaki Lile Shield premier grand final at Yarrow Stadium.http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/4003515/Tuuta-provides-honey-for-Bears Tuuta provides honey for Bears Hills, Murray 9 August 2010 Taranaki Daily News 15 September 2011 The Coastal Cobras and Hawera Hawks were the semi-finalists.http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/3980092/Marist-to-meet-Bears-in-final Marist to meet Bears in rugby league final Bird, Tony 2 August 2010 Taranaki Daily News 15 September 2011 The Feilding Falcons defeated the Marist Dragons 20–18 to win the combined Taranaki-Manawatu Western Division.Monthly Newsletter, Issue 3 Taranaki Rugby League, June 2010. from http://www.trl.org.nz/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100602145620/http://www.trl.org.nz/ 2010-06-02 Later in the season the Falcons defeated the Linton Cobras 32–6 to also win the Manawatu Rugby League competition.News Manawatu Rugby League, accessed 21 January 2011 The Stoke Cobras won the Tasman rugby league competition, defeating the Tahuna Tigers 34—26 in a grand final that was attended by Simon Mannering and Micheal Luck.In Touch New Zealand Rugby League, June 2010 Blair Sims was named the West Coast Rugby League's player of the season.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pike-river-miners/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503001&objectid=10689138 Blair Sims 24 November 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 The Lone Star Hawks won the Otago Rugby League grand final, defeating the Todd Engineering Pirates 28–12.Rugby League Otago, accessed on 21 January 2011 The Winton Warlords upset favourites He Tauaa 30–22 to win the Southland Rugby League grand final.http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/sport/3956184/Warlords-counter-attack-clinches-district-title Warlords' counter-attack clinches district title Burdon, Nathan 26 July 2010 The Southland Times 15 September 2011 See also 2010 in rugby league References 2 Category:New Zealand rugby league seasons