2010 Auckland Rugby League season
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The 2010 Auckland Rugby League season was the 2010 season of senior rugby league
in Auckland
. The Auckland Rugby League
ran the various competitions. The season commenced on the 13 of March, with the start of the Phelan Shield, and finished on the 28 August with the three senior grand finals. This was the 101st season of the competition, which began in 1910.
The season followed the same format as 2009
, with a qualification series in the first half of the year giving sixteen teams the opportunity to enter the Fox Memorial competition.
were the 2009 champions, but in 2010 they were promoted into the Fox Memorial Qualifying series at the expense of the Hibiscus Coast Raiders
. The Pukekohe Pythons also replaced the Waiheke Rams.
After finishing last in 2009 the Point Chevalier Pirates received the help of old boys Awen Guttenbeil
and Stacey Jones
who were able to attract some high profile players to the club such as Wairangi Koopu
, Monty Betham
and Karl Te Nana
. They went on to win the minor premiership in their 90th season, losing only two games in the round robin, before beating the Otara Scorpions 37-12 in the grand final.
were the defending champions but in 2010 they earned a place in the Fox Memorial. The Cup was won by the minor premiers, the East Coast Bays Barracudas
, who defeated the Bay Roskill Vikings
34-4.
were the defending champions. Round One began with the Otahuhu Leopards
and Northcote Tigers
playing off for the Stormont Shield and Roope Rooster Challenge Trophy. Otahuhu
won this contest and also finished the season as minor premiers to claim to Rukutai Shield
.
Otahuhu defeated Mt Albert 22-18 in the grand final to claim the Fox Memorial.
won the University Cup as first XIII champions. Tamaki College won the under 85 kg division while St Paul's College won the Graeme Lowe Cup for Under 15's.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
. The Auckland Rugby League
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is responsible for rugby league in the region and was the owner of Carlaw Park, once the "spiritual home of rugby league in New Zealand".-History:The Auckland Rugby League was...
ran the various competitions. The season commenced on the 13 of March, with the start of the Phelan Shield, and finished on the 28 August with the three senior grand finals. This was the 101st season of the competition, which began in 1910.
The season followed the same format as 2009
2009 Auckland Rugby League season
The 2009 Auckland Rugby League season was the 2009 season of senior rugby league in Auckland. The Auckland Rugby League ran the various competitions. The season commenced on the 14 of March with the start of the Phelan Shield and ended on the 5 September with the Fox Memorial Grand Final...
, with a qualification series in the first half of the year giving sixteen teams the opportunity to enter the Fox Memorial competition.
Fox Memorial Qualification Series
The Appliance Shed Fox Memorial Qualification Series involved sixteen teams divided into two pools, with the top eight teams entering the Fox Memorial competition. It started on the 20 March and concluded on 2 May. The bottom eight teams instead entered the Sharman Cup.Teams
- Papakura were coached by Dean ClarkDean Clark (rugby league)Dean Clark is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former footballer who represented his country between 1989 and 1992. He is the current coach of the Papakura Sea Eagles in the Auckland Rugby League competition.-Playing career:...
. - Otahuhu were coached by Richie BlackmoreRichie Blackmore (rugby league)James Richard "Richie" Blackmore is a rugby league coach and former professional footballer who represented his country. His position of preference was in the centres. He is currently the head coach of the Auckland Vulcans....
. - Mt Albert were coached by Steve BuckinghamSteve Buckingham (rugby league)Steve Buckingham is a New Zealand rugby league coach and player. His position of preference is at Halfback. He is currently the head coach of the Mount Albert Lions.-Early years:...
with Ben LytheBen LytheBen Lythe is a former professional rugby league player. His position of preference was at Halfback. He was also a noted goalkicker.-Early years:...
as his assistant coach. The team included Matthew SturmMatthew SturmMatthew Sturm is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in New Zealand and in the English Super League. In 2010 and 2011 he was part of the Mount Albert Lions.-Early years:Sturm was a Glenora Bears junior...
. - East Coast Bays were coached by Willie SwannWillie SwannWillie Swann is a former Samoa, Warrington Wolves and Auckland Warriors rugby league player.-Playing career:Swann was a Marist Saints junior who played fifteen matches for the Waitakere City Raiders in the 1994 Lion Red Cup, scoring 29 points. He was a Junior Kiwi in 1993...
& Joe VaganaJoe VaganaJoe Vagana is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. During his career Vagana played for the Auckland Warriors and the Bradford Bulls and also represented both Samoa and New Zealand in international competition...
. - Te Atatu included former Warrior Malo SolomonaMalo SolomonaMalofou Solomona is a New Zealand rugby league player who has represented Samoa. He currently plays for the Glenora Bears in the Auckland Rugby League...
. - The Bay Roskill Vikings were coached by Duane MannDuane MannDuane Darrin Mann is a rugby league coach and former professional footballer who represented and captained both the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga. He currently coaches the Bay Roskill Vikings in the Auckland Rugby League competition.-Personal life:...
and featured Willie WolfgrammWillie WolfgrammWillie Wolfgramm is a Tongan rugby league player who represented his country at two World Cups. He is the cousin of fellow Tongan international Greg Wolfgramm.-Playing career:Wolfgramm played for Tonga in the 1992 Pacific Cup....
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Standings
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Phelan Shield
The Mandron Masonry Phelan Shield began on the 13 March and featured eleven teams. The Manukau MagpiesManukau Magpies
The Manukau Magpies are a rugby league football club based in Manukau, New Zealand who compete in Auckland Rugby League's Fox Memorial competition. The club was established in 1910.-History:...
were the 2009 champions, but in 2010 they were promoted into the Fox Memorial Qualifying series at the expense of the Hibiscus Coast Raiders
Hibiscus Coast Raiders
The Hibiscus Coast Raiders are a rugby league club based on the Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand. They compete in Auckland Rugby League's Fox Memorial competition and between 2000 and 2005 were also involved in the Bartercard Cup competition.-History:...
. The Pukekohe Pythons also replaced the Waiheke Rams.
After finishing last in 2009 the Point Chevalier Pirates received the help of old boys Awen Guttenbeil
Awen Guttenbeil
Awen Guttenbeil is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer. Since retiring after a playing career spanning fifteen years, he now works as a broadcaster for Sky Network Television and as a presenter on Maori TV sports show, Hyundai Code...
and Stacey Jones
Stacey Jones
Stacey William Jones, ONZM is a professional rugby league footballer, who has been named amongst the greatest New Zealand has ever produced. He currently plays for the Point Chevalier Pirates in the Auckland Rugby League's Phelan Shield...
who were able to attract some high profile players to the club such as Wairangi Koopu
Wairangi Koopu
Wairangi Koopu is a professional rugby league player for the Pt Chev Pirates in New Zealand. Koopu primarily plays in the second row, although he also can play in the centres.-Early years:...
, Monty Betham
Monty Betham
Monty Betham is a professional boxer and former rugby league footballer and junior world karate champion...
and Karl Te Nana
Karl Te Nana
Karl Te Nana is a rugby player from New Zealand.-Playing career:A professional rugby union player, Te Nana won a gold medal as part of the New Zealand Seven's rugby team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.. He is 8th highest try scorer in Rugby Sevens history, having scored 113 tries for New Zealand...
. They went on to win the minor premiership in their 90th season, losing only two games in the round robin, before beating the Otara Scorpions 37-12 in the grand final.
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Sharman Cup
The bottom eight teams in the Fox Memorial Qualification Series took part in the SAS Sharman Cup. The Howick HornetsHowick Hornets
The Howick Hornets are a rugby league club based in Howick, New Zealand. The premier team competes in Auckland Rugby League's senior competitions. The club currently competes in the top division, the Fox Memorial Trophy...
were the defending champions but in 2010 they earned a place in the Fox Memorial. The Cup was won by the minor premiers, the East Coast Bays Barracudas
East Coast Bays Barracudas
The East Coast Bays Barracudas is an rugby league club based in Browns Bay, New Zealand. They currently compete in the Fox Memorial, the premier division in Auckland Rugby League.-Notable players:...
, who defeated the Bay Roskill Vikings
Bay Roskill Vikings
The Bay Roskill Vikings are a rugby league football club based in Mount Roskill and Blockhouse Bay, New Zealand who compete in Auckland Rugby League's Sharman Cup competition. The club was established in 1979.-History:...
34-4.
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Fox Memorial
The top eight teams in the Fox Memorial Qualification Series took part in the Appliance Shed Fox Memorial. The Mt Albert LionsMt Albert Lions
The Mount Albert Lions are a rugby league club based in Mount Albert, New Zealand. The Lions home ground is at Fowlds Park. Their patron is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark. In 2008 and 2009 the Lions won the Fox Memorial....
were the defending champions. Round One began with the Otahuhu Leopards
Otahuhu Leopards
The Otahuhu Leopards are a rugby league club based in Otahuhu, New Zealand. The club competes in the Fox Memorial competition run by the Auckland Rugby League. They are coached by Peter Caccioppoli. Between 2000 and 2003 they also competed in the Bartercard Cup.The team are the current holders of...
and Northcote Tigers
Northcote Tigers
The Northcote Tigers are a rugby league club based in Northcote, New Zealand. The club was founded in 1910 as the Northcote Warriors.The Tigers compete in the Fox Memorial competition run by the Auckland Rugby League. Between 2000 and 2002 the Northcote Tigers competed in the national Bartercard...
playing off for the Stormont Shield and Roope Rooster Challenge Trophy. Otahuhu
Otahuhu Leopards
The Otahuhu Leopards are a rugby league club based in Otahuhu, New Zealand. The club competes in the Fox Memorial competition run by the Auckland Rugby League. They are coached by Peter Caccioppoli. Between 2000 and 2003 they also competed in the Bartercard Cup.The team are the current holders of...
won this contest and also finished the season as minor premiers to claim to Rukutai Shield
Auckland Rugby League club trophies
-Trophies:There are approximately 24 trophies which have been competed for in Auckland Rugby League history by clubs. These include the following for teams; Fox Memorial Shield, Rukutai Shield, Roope Rooster, Stormont Shield, Kiwi Shield, A.R.L Trophy, Sharman Cup, Lawson Cup, Walmsley Shield, ARL...
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Otahuhu defeated Mt Albert 22-18 in the grand final to claim the Fox Memorial.
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Auckland Rugby League Referees Association
The ARL Referees Association celebrated 100 years in 2010 after being founded on May 24, 1910. The referees wore a special centenary strip to celebrate the year.High school
St. Paul's CollegeSt. Paul's College, Auckland
St Paul's College is a college for year 7 to 13 boys and offers a Catholic education to its students. It is located in the central Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. The school originates from 1903 when the Marist Brothers opened Sacred Heart College, Auckland on the site...
won the University Cup as first XIII champions. Tamaki College won the under 85 kg division while St Paul's College won the Graeme Lowe Cup for Under 15's.
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