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1986 Pacific Cup
The 1986 Pacific Cup was the 3rd Pacific Cup, a rugby league tournament held between Pacific teams. The tournament was hosted in the Cook Islands and eventually won by the New Zealand Māori side, who defeated Western Samoa in the final. Background The 1986 Pacific Cup was the first to be held after the cancellation of the planned 1979 version. Only the New Zealand Māori side returned from the first two editions, as this Pacific Cup had a more Pacific Island focus than the first two which included Papua New Guinea (who now had Test status) and Australian lower grade sides. Squads *The Cook Islands included John Whittaker, George Lajpold and Riki Cowan. *Coached by Richard Bolton, the New Zealand Māori squad included Gary Mercer, Dave Watson, Adrian Shelford, Mark Woods, Anthony Murray, captain Sam Stewart, Mark Horo, Tawera Nikau and Mike Kuiti. Hugh McGahan, Ron O'Regan, Owen Wright, Tracey McGregor, Andrew Vincent and Brendon Tuuta all pulled out of the side due to i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Pacific Cup
The 1977 Pacific Cup was the second edition of the Pacific Cup, a rugby league tournament held between Pacific teams. The tournament was hosted by New Zealand and eventually won by the New Zealand Māori side, who defeated Western Australia 35-12 in the final. Background The 1977 Pacific Cup was run by the New South Wales Rugby League, following the success of the inaugural 1975 Pacific Cup. The tournament involved three Australian state sides as well as Papua New Guinea, who did not yet have Test match status, and the New Zealand Māori. In the end the 1977 Pacific Cup proved to be expensive to run and resulted in the cancellation of the planned 1979 Pacific Cup. Squads *Coached by Tom Newton, the New Zealand Māori squad included Dick Uluave, James Leuluai, Dennis Key, Rick Muru, John Wilson, Josh Liavaa and Ian Bell. Results An opening ceremony was held at Turangawaewae Marae in Huntly. Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Final References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tawera Nikau
Tawera Nuieia Nikau (born 1 January 1967) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand national rugby league team, New Zealand international representative forward, he played club football at a number of different clubs in New Zealand, England and Australia during his career, including the Melbourne Storm's victory in the 1999 NRL season Grand Final. Early years Nikau was born in Huntly, New Zealand. He began his career playing rugby league for the Otara Scorpions and rugby union for the East Tamaki Rugby Union club in Auckland before his family moved to the Waikato District, Waikato. Playing career A Waikato rugby league team, Waikato and Auckland rugby league team, Auckland representative, Nikau played his early club football for the Otahuhu Leopards, Sheffield Eagles (1984), Sheffield Eagles, York Wasps (1990-1) and Castleford Tigers (List of Castleford Tigers players, Heritage № 692). Tawera Nikau played in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paddy Tuimavave
Paddy Tuimavave is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a in the 1980s and 1990s and represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa. Background He is related to Evarn and Tony, who have both also played for the New Zealand national rugby league team, and Paki Tuimavave who also represented Western Samoa. Playing career A Mount Albert Lions and Northcote Tigers player in the Auckland Rugby League competition,.''1986 Lion Red Rugby League Annual'', New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1986. p.101 Tuimavave was part of the 1988 Auckland side that defeated Great Britain 30-14 at Carlaw Park. Tuimavave scored a try in that match. In 1991 Tuimavave played for Canterbury in the Lion Red Showdown competition against Auckland, Western Suburbs and North Sydney. Tuimavave also played for Leigh ( Heritage № 977) and Workington Town in England. Representative career Tuimavave represented New Zealand in two tests against Papua New Guinea in 1990. He also represe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Fonua
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Uluave
Stephen Jeffery "Dick" UluaveUluave, Stephen Jeffery (Dick) 1979 - Kiwi #546 ''nzleague.co.nz'' (born 1954) is a former footballer who represented both and at international level. Early years Born in Tonga in 1954, Uluave emigrated to New Zealand in 1972. Play ...
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George Mann (rugby League)
George William Mann (born 31 July 1965) is a New Zealand-Tongan former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, who represented both New Zealand and Tonga. Background George Mann is the cousin of the rugby league footballer; Duane Mann.Coffey and Wood ''The Kiwis: 100 Years of International Rugby League'' Playing career A Mangere East junior, Mann played for Auckland, Newcastle Knights, Newcastle, Leigh Centurions, Leigh (List of Leigh Centurions players, Heritage No. 994), St Helens R.F.C., St. Helens, Leeds Rhinos, Leeds, Warrington Wolves, Warrington and Widnes Vikings, Widnes.Frank Endacott with John Coffey ''Being Frank: The Frank Endacott Story''. Auckland, Hodder Moa Beckett, 2002. . p.88 County Cup Final appearances Mann played as a and scored two Try (rugby), tries in St Helens R.F.C., St. Helens' 24-14 victory over Rochdale Hornets in the 1991 Lancashire Cup, 1991 RFL Lancashire Cup, Lancashire Rugby league county cups, County Cup Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Fifita
John Fifita ( to, Sione Fifita) (born 28 July 1959) is a Tongan former professional rugby league footballer who represented Tonga in the 1986 Pacific Cup and played as a professional in England and Australia. Playing career Fifita played for the St George Dragons between 1984 and 1990, starting in 76 first grade matches for the club.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. In 1986 Fifita was part of the Tonga side that competed in the 1986 Pacific Cup. He was named in the team of the tournament. He again represented Tonga at the 1988 Pacific Cup. In the 1987/88 off-season Fifita travelled to England and played for the Castleford ( Heritage № 663) club. Fifita played right-, i.e. number 12, in Castleford's 12-12 draw with Bradford Northern in the 1987 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, and played right-, i.e. number 10, (replaced by Interchange Dean Samps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Panapa
Samuel Lameko Panapa is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He represented three countries in his career: Tokelau, New Zealand and Western Samoa. Panapa played his club football in Auckland as well as England, where he won several titles with the champion Wigan side of the 1990s. Playing career A Ponsonby Pony Junior and Ponsonby-Maritime Senior from 1969 - 1982, joined Glenora Bears in 1983 for two season before signing an off-season contract with UK Club Sheffield Eagles 1984-5. Returning to NZ in 1985 signed with Te Atatu Roosters in the Auckland Rugby League competitions,''1986 Lion Red Rugby League Annual'', New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1986. p.101 Panapa played club football in Britain for Wigan. He represented Tokelau at the 1986 Pacific Cup, and later for New Zealand. During the 1991–92 Rugby Football League season, Panapa played for defending champions Wigan at centre in their 1991 World Club Challenge vic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waikato Rugby League Team
The Waikato rugby league team (also known as the Waikato Cougars, formerly as South Auckland) is a New Zealand rugby league team that represents the Waikato Rugby League in New Zealand Rugby League competitions. They competed in the Lion Red Cup from 1994 to 1996, the Super League Challenge Cup in 1997 and the Bartercard Premiership in 2008 and 2009. History Lion Red Cup Between 1994 and 1996, the Waikato region was represented by the Waikato Cougars in the Lion Red Cup competition. The team's inaugural captain was Tukere Barlow while Joe Gwynne was the coach. The team was originally going to be called the Stags or the Chiefs before the Cougars nickname was selected. Notable players included; Martin Moana, Gavin Hill, Tama Hohaia, Francis Leota, Darryl Beazley, 1994 captain Tukere Barlow, Butch Tua, 1995 captain Aaron Tucker, Tony Waikato, Kiwi Mark Woods and Hekewaru Muru.''Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994'', New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1994. p.114''Lion Red Rugby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brendon Tuuta
Brendon Ephia Tuuta (born 29 April 1965) is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of Māori (Ngāti Mutunga) and Moriori descent. Tuuta played a variety of positions including and . He was known as "the baby-faced assassin" and had a reputation as a brawler. Background He is related to Lewis Brown. Early years Originally from the Chatham Islands, Tuuta played much of his youth league for Canterbury. Tuuta withdrew from the New Zealand Māori squad for the 1986 Pacific Cup.John Coffey, Bernie Wood. 100 Years: Maori Rugby League, 1908–2008'. Auckland, Huia Publishers, 2008. He was a New Zealand international between 1989 and 1995 and played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup. During his début in 1989 he was involved in an incident where it was claimed he kneed Paul Vautin. At the end of the 1989 season he toured England with the Kiwis and played in Featherstone for the first time. Playing career Tuuta first played professionally when he played for the Western S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Vincent
Andrew Vincent is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played for the North Sydney Bears. Playing career A junior in the Canterbury Rugby League competition, Vincent played for the Junior Kiwis in 1985 and 1986.Coffey, John. ''Canterbury XIII'', Christchurch, 1987. He was selected for the New Zealand Māori squad at the 1986 Pacific Cup, but had to pull out due to injury. He spent the 1988 NSWRL season in Sydney with the North Sydney Bears, playing in one first grade match. He then returned to New Zealand and became a regular in the Canterbury side. In 1994, with the launch of the Lion Red Cup, Vincent joined the Christchurch City Shiners.''Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994'', New Zealand Rugby Football League The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in New Zealand. SPARC, 2009: 13 The NZRL was founded on 25 April 1910 in preparation for a tour of Great Britain that same year.Coffey and Wood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owen Wright (rugby League)
Owen Brougham Wright is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in sixteen Tests, including in matches that counted towards the 1988 World Cup. His brother Nick also represented New Zealand while his father Owen and his uncles Jack and Joe all represented the New Zealand Māori side. Playing career Wright was an Otahuhu Leopards player in the Auckland Rugby League competition. He won several trophies while at Otahuhu, including both the Lipscombe Cup for sportsman of the year and Rothville Trophy for player of the year in 1984. In 1974 Wright was an Under-17 and Under-19 Auckland representative. He played for the Under-21s in 1975 before making his senior debut for Auckland in 1978.Otahuhu Rovers Rugby League Football and Sports Club Inc [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
