The 2007 New Zealand rugby league season was the 100th season of

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that had been played in

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. The main feature of the year was the eighth season of the

Bartercard Cup The Bartercard Cup (successor of the Lion Red Cup) was the top level rugby league club competition in New Zealand from 2000 until 2007. For the entire life of the tournament it was sponsored by Bartercard. The cup was administered by the New Ze ...

competition that was run by the

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. The

Auckland Lions The Auckland Lions were a rugby league club that had teams in both the New Zealand Bartercard Cup and the NSWRL Premier League. They were mostly drawn from the Mt Albert Lions Rugby League club. Mt Albert had a proud tradition in Auckland and had ...

won the Cup by defeating

Harbour League Harbour League were a franchise in the now defunct Bartercard Cup rugby league competition in New Zealand. They represented Aucklands North Shore City. They were formed in 2006 to take over from the Hibiscus Coast Raiders and the North Harbour ...

28-4 in the Grand Final.

International competitions

The

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played one test match in New Zealand, losing to Australia. They then embarked on the

2007 All Golds Tour The 2007 All Golds Tour was a tour by the New Zealand national rugby league team, the Kiwis, of Great Britain and France. The Kiwis played five test matches, winning one against France national rugby league team, France, but losing the game agains ...

to celebrate the centenary of international rugby league. The touring squad was coached by

Gary Kemble Gary Edward Kemble (born 23 August 1956), also known by the nickname "Crayfish", is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player. He has both played and coached the New Zealand national rugby league team. He is the current head coach of t ...

and included:

Louis Anderson Louis Manu "Lui" Anderson (born 27 June 1985) is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who plays for Villegailhenc-Aragon XIII in the Elite Two Championship. A New Zealand former international representative forward, he previously played for t ...

, captain

Roy Asotasi Roy Asotasi (born 6 January 1982) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a in the 2000s and 2010s. A New Zealand international captain, he also played for Samoa. Asotasi played in the NRL for Australian clubs Canterbury ...

Luke Covell Luke Covell (born 9 November 1981) is a former New Zealand international rugby league footballer who played as a goal-kicking winger for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Wests Tigers in the NRL. He also played at representative level for N ...

, Greg Eastwood,

David Faiumu David Faiumu (born 30 April 1983) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He is currently an assistant coach for the North Queensland Cowboys Women in the NRL Women's Premiership (NRLW) and the New Ze ...

, Dene Halatau,

Shontayne Hape Shontayne Edward Hape (; born 30 January 1981) is a New Zealand former professional rugby footballer, a dual-code rugby international. He played rugby union at centre for Montpellier, London Irish, Bath and England. He played rugby league for ...

Lance Hohaia Lance Koro Hohaia (born 1 April 1983), also known by the nickname of "The Huntly Hurricane", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. A New Zealand international representative utility back, he played in the NRL for the Ne ...

Krisnan Inu Krisnan Nevada Inu (born 17 March 1987) is a former professional rugby league footballer who is currently Assistant Coach at Salford Red Devils. He has played for both New Zealand and Samoa at international level. He has previously played the ...

Shaun Kenny-Dowall Shaun Kenny-Dowall (born 23 January 1988) is a New Zealand international former rugby league footballer who last played as a and er for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He was also the club captain. He previously played for the Syd ...

Epalahame Lauaki Epalahame "Hame" Lauaki (born 27 January 1984) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Bradford Bulls in the Championship. Background Lauaki was born in Ha'apai, Tonga. He is the brother of former All Black S ...

Thomas Leuluai Thomas James Leuluai (born 22 June 1985) is a New Zealand professional rugby league coach who is the assistant coach of the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and a former professional rugby league footballer who played for New Zealand national ...

Jeff Lima Jeff Lima may refer to: * Jeff Lima (rugby league) * Jeff Lima (actor) Jeff Lima is an American actor. He is best known for his recurring role as Leon Cruz on ''Chicago Fire (TV series), Chicago Fire''. Early life Jeff Lima was born in the Eas ...

Simon Mannering Simon Alexander Mannering (born 28 August 1986) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL. A New Zealand international second row forward, ...

Steve Matai Stephen Matai (born 5 August 1984) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL )from 2005 to 2016. A New Zealand national rugby league team, New Zealand national representative centr ...

, Fuifui Moimoi,

Sam Perrett Sam Perrett (born 14 May 1985), also known by the nickname of "Pez"' or "Sammy", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. A representative for New Zealand at international level, he was a versatile back who was capable of p ...

Frank Pritchard Frank Semu Pritchard (born 3 November 1983), also known by the nicknames "Cranky" and "Frank the Tank", is a former professional rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand national rugby league team, New Zealand and Samoa national rug ...

, Sam Rapira, Ben Roberts, Jeremy Smith, Jeremy Smith,

Chase Stanley Chase Stanley (born 31 May 1989) is a New Zealand former international rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Super League. He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in two separate spell ...

Clinton Toopi Clinton James Te-Whata Toopi (born 29 February 1980) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. A New Zealand international representative , he played his club football in the ...

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, Tame Tupou and

Paul Whatuira Paul Whatuira (pronounced , born 31 July 1981) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL in 2011. A New Zealand international , he won National Rugby League premierships with ...

. In addition

Nigel Vagana Nigel Faletoese Vagana (born 7 February 1975), also known by the nicknames of "Pablo", and "Chiko", is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, as a and . A New Zealand and Samoa international represent ...

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, Steve Price,

Ali Lauitiiti Alaimatagi "Ali" Lauitiiti (born 13 July 1979) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, as a . He was touted as "The Michael Jordan of Rugby League" in his playing days due to his large hands an ...

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Jason Cayless Jason Paul Cayless (born 15 January 1980) is a former New Zealand international rugby league footballer who played as a prop in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for the Parramatta Eels, Sydney Roosters and the Wests Tigers in the NRL and St Helen ...

and

Awen Guttenbeil Awen Guttenbeil (born 14 March 1976) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. Since retiring after a playing career spanning fifteen years, he went on to work as a broadcaster for Sky Network Televisio ...

played for the All Golds in a celebration match. Wayne Bennett coached the All Golds side. Earlier in the year the Kiwis had lost the ANZAC Test 6-30.

Jake Webster Jake Ngapera Webster (born 29 October 1983) is a former New Zealand international rugby league footballer who last played as a for the Keighley Cougars in League 1. He previously played as a and er for the Melbourne Storm and Gold Coast Tit ...

Manu Vatuvei Manu Mapuhola Mafi-Vatuvei (born 4 March 1986), also known by the nickname "The Beast", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who was both a Tonga and New Zealand international representative er. He previously played for t ...

Benji Marshall Benjamin Quentin Marshall (born 25 February 1985) is a New Zealand professional rugby league coach and former player who is the head coach of the Wests Tigers in the NRL. He played at or for the Wests Tigers in two separate spells, St. G ...

Nathan Cayless Nathan Frederick Cayless (born 28 March 1978) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, and has Coach (sport), coached in the 2010s. He played at representative level for New Zealand ...

Sonny Bill Williams Sonny William Williams (born 3 August 1985) is a New Zealand heavyweight boxer, and a former professional rugby league and rugby union player. He is only the second person to represent New Zealand in rugby union after first playing for the cou ...

Tony Puletua Anthony Puletua (born 25 June 1979), also known by the nickname of "TP", is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. A New Zealand and Samoan international, Puletua previous ...

David Fa'alogo David Fa'alogo (born 9 September 1980) is a former professional rugby league footballer played as a and in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Newcastle Knights in the NRL, the Huddersfield Giants in the Super Le ...

and

Iosia Soliola Iosia Soliola (born 4 August 1986) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL). He played for New Zealand and Samoa at international level. He previously played as ...

played in the ANZAC Test but did not tour at the end of the year. The amateur

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toured New Zealand in May–June, defeating

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but losing to Whangarei Marists and Auckland Marists. They were coached by ex-pat Tony Benson.

National competitions

Rugby League Cup

The

Hawke's Bay Hawke's Bay () is a region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. The region is named for Hawke Bay, which was named in honour of Edward Hawke. The region's main centres are the cities of Napier and Hastings, while the more rural ...

defeated Gisborne Tairawhiti 58-6 on 15 September 2007.Bay crowned cup kings
''Hawke's Bay Today'', 17 September 2007 Canterbury B then defeated the Hawke's Bay to win the

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.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood ''Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009'', 2009. , p.p.353-357. The

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included Elijah Niko.

Bartercard Cup

The 2007 season was the eighth and final season of the

run by the

. From 2008 onwards the NZRL was to revert to a more traditional provincial competition. There were no major team changes however the

Tamaki Leopards The Tamaki Titans (originally Tamaki Leopards) were a franchise in the now defunct New Zealand rugby league Bartercard Cup competition. They represented Eastern Auckland, this area was previously represented by the Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards a ...

were renamed the

Tamaki Titans The Tamaki Titans (originally Tamaki Leopards) were a franchise in the now defunct New Zealand rugby league Bartercard Cup competition. They represented Eastern Auckland, this area was previously represented by the Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards a ...

and the

also fielded a team in the

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. As a result, less players from the

New Zealand Warriors The Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand that competes in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership and is the League's only team from outside Australia. They were formed in 1995 as the Aucklan ...

featured in the Bartercard Cup. A Saturday double header took place each weekend with one game screened live on

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and the other one delayed on a Sunday. This replaced 2006's Monday Night Football, a move welcomed by Canterbury Bulls head coach Brent Stuart.Monday games axed
''The Press'', 20 December 2006 The double header was held at either

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North Harbour Stadium North Harbour Stadium is a stadium situated in Albany, in North Shore City, New Zealand. It was opened in 1997, after nearly a decade of discussion, planning and construction. Rugby union, association football, rugby league, and baseball are a ...

each weekend. There was only one Split Round (Round Eight over Queens Birthday Weekend) which meant the Grand Final was played in September.

The Teams

* Harbour were coached by

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and

Jason Lowrie Jason Anthony Lowrie (born 22 January 1970) is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player who represented New Zealand. Background He is the grand-nephew of fellow international Sam Lowrie who was a hooker for Ponsonby in the 1910s and ...

and included Shaun Metcalf and

Jeremiah Pai Jeremiah Pai is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Hibiscus Coast Raiders in the Sharman Cup (2024). Early years He was first noticed when playing for the Eastern Tornadoes in the Bartercard Cup before ...

. * Waitakere were coached by Bernie Perenara and included Cliff Beverley, Karl Guttenbeil, Roman Hifo, Pita Godinet, Jaye Pukepuke and Gavin Bailey. * Auckland were coached by Brent Gemmell and included

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and Paul Fisiiahi, Andrew Suniula, Martin Mitchell,

Kimi Uasi Eliakim Uasi is a Tongan rugby league footballer who played for Tonga as a at the 2008 World Cup. Background Uasi was born in Tonga. Playing career A Mangere East Hawks junior, Uasi has previously played for the Counties Manukau Jetz and Ha ...

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and Daniel O’Regan.Bartercard Cup - Round 14 team lists
''New Zealand Rugby League'', 19 July 2007 * Tamaki were coached by Dean Clark and included

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, Constantine Mika, Leeson Ah Mau, Willie Heta and Aaron Pawley. * Counties Manukau included Ian Hayes, Aidan Kirk, Michael Crockett,

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and Tulson Caird. * Waicoa Bay included Steve Rapira and

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.Bartercard Cup - Rd 11 teams
''New Zealand Rugby League'', 30 June 2010 * Central were coached by

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and included Elijah Niko.Niko eager to make NRL clubs pay attention
''Hawke's Bay Today'', 15 September 2007 * Wellington were coached by Paul Bergman and included Alehana Mara, Meli Koliavu, Mose Masoe and

Ben Matulino Ben Andrew Matulino (born 3 January 1989) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s as a or . He played for the New Zealand Warriors and the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League, NRL, ...

. * Canterbury were coached by former

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Brent Stuart and included

Lusi Sione Lusi Sione is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played for Workington Town and represented the Canterbury and New Zealand 'A'. Playing career Sione started his career in the Lion Red Cup, playing for the Canterbury ...

, Corey Lawrie and Shane Beyers.

Season standings

The playoffs

The Bartercard Cup used the

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in 2007. In the major semi-final at Waitemata Stadium, between the Auckland Lions and Harbour League the scores were tied at 40 all after normal time and 2 further periods of extra time. The game proceeded to go on for another 17 minutes and 16 seconds before Auckland finally scored the winning try. NZRL management believed that no game of rugby league has ever lasted that long, or at least certainly in modern times. This record was broken by the 2014

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Grand Final between Scone and Denman, which lasted 125 minutes.

= Grand final

Provincial tour

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conducted a

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weekend tour of the South Island. The team was coached by

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. The team defeated a West Coast Invitational XIII 26-20 and

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28-24.

South Island Zone Competition

The Southland Rams, Canterbury B, West Coast and

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played a four team tournament in September and October.

National Club Competition

The

Wainuiomata Lions The Wainuiomata Lions are a New Zealand rugby league club based in Wainuiomata, Wellington. They compete in the Wellington Rugby League competition. In the early 1990s, prior to the creation Lion Red Cup national league competition based on pr ...

defeated the

Papakura Sea Eagles The Papakura Sea Eagles are an Auckland rugby league club based in Papakura. The Sea Eagles currently compete in the Fox Memorial competition run by the Auckland Rugby League. History The Papakura Rugby League Club formed in 1931. On March 26 t ...

48-26 in the Grand Final of the National Club Competition. Wainuiomata defeated

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40-18 in a semi final while Papakura defeated Kaiapoi 48-22.

Australian competitions

The

competed in the

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competition. They finished 4th out of 16 teams before losing to

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in the Semi-finals. The

competed in the

and finished 10th out of 13 teams.

Club competitions

Auckland

The

Manurewa Marlins The Manurewa Marlins are a rugby league club based in Manurewa, New Zealand. In 2018 the Marlins will compete in Auckland Rugby League's Sharman Cup competition. Between 2000 and 2003 they competed in the national Bartercard Cup competition. ...

won the Fox Memorial trophy, defeating the

28-20 in extra time in the grand final. Papakura had finished the season as minor premiers.

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won the Stormont Shield. The

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 though they became known as the Northcote Ramblers shortly afterwards.John Haynes ''From All Blacks to All Go ...

won the Sharman Cup (Division Two) while Ponsonby won the Phelan Shield (Division Three).

Wellington

The

were coached by

John Lomax John Avery Lomax (September 23, 1867 – January 26, 1948) was an American teacher, a pioneering musicologist, and a folklorist who did much for the preservation of American folk music. He was the father of Alan Lomax, John Lomax Jr. and Bess ...

stepped in as caretaker coach when his brother was unavailable. The

Wellington Rugby League Wellington Rugby League is the local sporting body responsible for the administration of Rugby league in the Wellington Region, Greater Wellington region. It is responsible for the local competition of the same name, as well as its representative ...

board was given full control of its own competition on 1 April after being "in review" by the

since January 2003.

Canterbury

Kaiapoi won the

Canterbury Rugby League Canterbury Rugby League is the regional body that administers rugby league in Canterbury, New Zealand. CRL manages local competitions from senior level down to age group competitions. Canterbury Rugby League also manages the Canterbury rugby le ...

title.

Other Competitions

The Taniwharau Rugby League Club were the Waicoa Bay minor premiers and went on to win the grand final, defeating Turangawaewae. Taniwharau went through the season undefeated. The Kia Ora Warriors defeated the Waitara Bears 29-20 in the Western Alliance grand final.Kia Ora Warriors win Western
''Taranaki Daily News'', 27 August 2007

References

External links

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