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Northcote Tigers Club information Full name Northcote and Birkenhead Tigers Rugby League and Sports Club Inc Colours Gold and Black Founded 1910 as the Northcote Warriors Current details Ground(s) Birkenhead War Memorial Coach(s) Ken McIntosh Competition Auckland Rugby League Records Premierships 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001 Minor premiership 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993 National Club Champions 1987, 1989, 1991 Roope Rooster 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2008, 2009 Stormont Shield 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Sharman Cup 1979, 2003, 2007 The Northcote Tigers are a rugby league club based in Northcote, New Zealand. The club was founded in 1910 as the Northcote Warriors.[1]
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 Cup before being replaced by the North Harbour Tigers for three seasons. In 1994-1996 the North Harbour Sea Eagles in the Lion Red Cup were also based at the Birkenhead War Memorial.
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History
In 1909 members of the North Shore Rugby Union were so impressed with the new type of football they had seen that they decided to found a club for the 1910 season. Thus in 1910 the Northcote "Ramblers" League Football Club was born. It wasn't until 1948 however that the club qualified for the first grade and earned 'senior' status. In 1987 they finally won the Fox Memorial championship.
Notable players
Probably the clubs greatest product was former Kiwi's halfback Gary Freeman. Other famous players to play for the Tigers include Sean Hoppe, Jason Lowrie, Gene Ngamu, Paul Rauhihi, Tony Tuimavave and current New Zealand Warrior Kevin Locke
Kiwi Representatives
Thirteen players have played for the New Zealand Kiwis:[2]
- Tom Conroy: 1975,
- Gary Freeman: 1986/7/8/9/90/1/2/4/5,
- Tom Hadfield: 1956/7/8/9/60/1,
- Frank Halloran: 1937,
- Sean Hoppe: 1992/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/2002,
- Len Jordan: 1946/7/8/9,
- Josh Liavaa: 1975,
- Jason Lowrie: 1993/4/5/9/2000,
- Gene Ngamu: 1993/4/5/6/7/8/9,
- John O'Sullivan: 1971/2/4/5,
- Paul Rauhihi: 2002/3/4,
- Paddy Tuimavave: 1990,
- Tony Tuimavave: 1995.
The club has also had many Auckland representatives, including: Shane Horo, Stuart Galbraith, Brian McLennan, Logan Campbell, Latham Tawhai, Mark Elia, Ken McIntosh, and Willie Poching.
Bartercard Cup
With the creation of the Bartercard Cup in 2000 by the New Zealand Rugby League the Tigers were one of the seven Auckland sides invited to join. However they did not experience that much success, failing to make the top five in three successive attempts.
Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (Teams) Finals 2000 22 7 1 14 490 654 -164 15 Tenth (Twelve) N/A 2001 21 10 1 10 566 508 58 23* Seventh (Twelve) N/A 2002 16 8 0 8 401 472 -71 16 Seventh (Twelve) N/A *two points for a Bye as the Ngongotaha Chiefs dropped out of the competition.
North Harbour Tigers
In 2003 the Bartercard Cup Franchise was renamed the North Harbour Tigers. The new side represented all of the North Shore teams and not just the Northcote club. It experienced a some success in its three year history, making the top five twice, both times losing in the Elimination Semifinal.
Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (Teams) Finals 2003 16 6 2 8 496 403 93 14 Sixth (Twelve) N/A 2004 16 9 1 6 469 374 95 19 Fourth (Twelve) Lost Elimination Semifinal 2005 16 10 0 6 508 323 185 20 Fourth (Twelve) Lost Elimination Semifinal Harbour League
In 2006 the number of Auckland Bartercard Cup sides was reduced from eight to five. This resulted in the North Harbour Tigers and the Hibiscus Coast Raiders leaving the competition and being replaced by the Harbour League franchise.
References
- ^ John Haynes From All Blacks to All Golds: Rugby League's Pioneers, Christchurch, Ryan and Haynes, 1996. ISBN 0473038641
- ^ Northcote and Birkenhead Tigers Rugby League and Sports Club Inc Historical Information Auckland Rugby League, 2009
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Rugby League in Auckland Representative Teams Auckland Pride (NC) · Counties Manukau Stingrays (NC) · Auckland Vulcans (NSW Cup)
2012 Fox Memorial Teams: Howick Hornets · Manurewa Marlins · Point Chevalier Pirates · Northcote Tigers · Mount Albert Lions
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