- Bartercard Cup
The Bartercard Cup (successor of the
Lion Red Cup ) was the top levelrugby league club competition in New Zealand from 2000 until 2007. For the entire life of the tournament it was sponsered byBartercard . The cup was administered by theNew Zealand Rugby League . The tournament was discontinued by the NZRL in 2007 and is set to be replaced by as yet un-named National Provincial Competition in 2008.Franchises
The format of the competition changed several times over the life of the competition and in total 24 clubs or franchises competed. In the first season half of the clubs were from Auckland but as the competition went on more and more franchises represented the provinces. The
Canterbury Bulls were the only franchise to compete in every season.easons
"See Also:
Bartercard Cup seasons 2000-2002 ,Bartercard Cup seasons 2003-2005 ,Bartercard Cup season 2006 ", "Bartercard Cup season 2007 "See also
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New Zealand Rugby League
*Rugby league in New Zealand External links
* [http://www.nzrl.co.nz/page/bcard_history.html Past results from NZRL]
* [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10460039 Longest Game in Living Memory]
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