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Northcote Tigers
The Northcote Tigers are a rugby league club based in Northcote, Auckland, 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 Golds: Rugby League's Pioneers'', Christchurch, Ryan and Haynes, 1996. 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 Northcote Tigers#North Harbour Tigers, 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. History In 1909 Auckland Rugby League season, 1909 some members of the North Shore rugby were so impressed with the new type of football they had seen that they decided to found a club for the 1910 Auckland Rugby League season, 1910 season. Thus in 1910 the Northcote " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northcote Tigers
The Northcote Tigers are a rugby league club based in Northcote, Auckland, 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 Golds: Rugby League's Pioneers'', Christchurch, Ryan and Haynes, 1996. 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 Northcote Tigers#North Harbour Tigers, 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. History In 1909 Auckland Rugby League season, 1909 some members of the North Shore rugby were so impressed with the new type of football they had seen that they decided to found a club for the 1910 Auckland Rugby League season, 1910 season. Thus in 1910 the Northcote " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League (ARL) 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, including both club and school rugby league. It began in 1910 when the first season of club league in Auckland occurred. The first match was a practice game between Newton Rangers and Ponsonby United at Victoria Park which Ponsonby won 17 to 15. The first full club season was in 1910. The Auckland Rugby League was once recognised by England's Northern Rugby Football Union as New Zealand's governing body for the game of rugby league. In 2009, the ARL celebrated its centenary. Club competitions Auckland's premier competition is the Fox Memorial Shield. This has been contested since 1910. Senior Competition The Fox Memorial competition for 2022 has been shortened due to covid. It will be played over 13 weekends following a later start date (May 7). There will be 2 sections with 10 teams in each. The top 6 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Locke (rugby League)
Kevin Samuel Locke (born 4 April 1989), also known by the nickname of "Knobby", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Northcote Tigers in the Auckland Rugby League. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League and for the Salford Red Devils and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League. He primarily plays as a and . Playing career A Northcote Tigers junior who attended Northcote college, Locke first gained attention when he played for the Auckland Lions in the NSWRL Premier League in 2007. In 2008 he was signed by the New Zealand Warriors and played in the Toyota Cup, finishing the season as the competition's second highest points scorer. On 31 May 2009 Locke made his first grade début in Round 12 against the Wests Tigers. He scored two tries and kicked one goal on début as the Warriors won 14–0. The Warriors failed to make the finals of the 2009 NRL Premiership, but Locke finished the season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stu Galbraith
Stu Galbraith (born 22 April 1967) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played for Chorley Borough, Rochdale Hornets, and Parramatta Eels Playing career Galbraith started his career off with The Northcote Tigers The Northcote Tigers are a rugby league club based in Northcote, Auckland, 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 A ... before moving to England and played for English teams Chorley Borough and Rochdale. In 1992, Galbraith signed for Parramatta and was given the unenviable task of filling the missing halfback spot left by retired Parramatta legend Peter Sterling. Galbraith played two seasons with Parramatta, but could never match the heights set by his predecessor and left the club at the end of 1994 and then retired from rugby league. References 1967 births Living people Blackpool Borough players Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Horo
Shane Horo is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand in the 1988 World Cup. His brother, Mark, was also a New Zealand international and his nephew, Justin, currently plays in the NRL. Playing career Horo originally played in the Waikato Rugby League and represented Waikato. In 1985 he was selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team but did not play a Test Match. He spent the 1984 season in the Northland Rugby League competition and represented Northland. He then moved to Auckland and competed in the Auckland Rugby League. In 1986, while playing for the Te Atatu Roosters, he won the ARL's Tetley Trophy after scoring the most tries in the competition. Horo later moved to the Northcote Tigers and represented Auckland. ''Cherry and White'' He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auckland Rugby League Team
The Auckland rugby league team is the team which traditionally represents all of the clubs which play in the Auckland Rugby League competition. As well as a senior men's team there are also Auckland representative teams throughout the various age groups such as under 15s, under 17s, under 19s and under 21s. Under the new zone scheme introduced in 2010 the Auckland team represents the North Shore, East Auckland and West Auckland, while South Auckland is represented by the Counties Manukau rugby league team. The zone team is named the Akarana Falcons. History Auckland played its first game on 24 August 1908 when they took on Wellington at Victoria Park, Auckland in the first provincial game of rugby league in New Zealand. The Auckland Rugby League had not yet been formed so the side was not an official one as such.John Haynes ''From All Blacks to All Golds: Rugby League's Pioneers'', Christchurch, Ryan and Haynes, 1996. Auckland had played against several touring teams over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Glenn
Alex Glenn (born 31 July 1988) is a former professional rugby league footballer who captained and played as a and for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. He has played for both the and at international level. Background Glenn was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and is of Cook Islands descent. Glenn played his junior rugby league with the Northcote Tigers before moving to the Gold Coast as a 14-year-old and played for the Burleigh Bears. In 2007, Glenn was named in the Australian under 20s national touch football development squad, having represented at a national level throughout his teens, Glenn was also selected for U19 Qld State of Origin side but declined both opportunities to represent New Zealand in the future. In 2005 & 2006 he won the senior sportsperson of the year award at Miami State High School on the Gold Coast. Glenn played for the Junior Kiwis in their victory over the Junior Kangaroos in Wellington in 2007. Glenn captained the Brisbane Broncos NYC team in 2008. O ... [...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 represen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John O'Sullivan (rugby League)
John Charles O'Sullivan (11 August 1950 – 7 September 2018) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the team that represented New Zealand in the 1972 and 1975 World Cups. Early years O'Sullivan attended Rosmini College. Playing career O'Sullivan played for the Northcote Tigers in the Auckland Rugby League competition and also played in the Auckland rugby league team representing Auckland. By 1971 he had moved to the Ponsonby club.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood ''Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009'', 2009. . He was first selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1971, but did not make his debut until the second test match against the Australian team in 1972. He was part of the squad at the 1972 World Cup. In 1974, O'Sullivan was part of the Auckland side that defeated Great Britain's side 11-2 at Carlaw Park. He also played in the three match test series against Great Britain for the Kiwis. In 1975 O'Sullivan played for Aucklan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Liavaa
Tu'iono Siosiua "Josh" Liava'a (10 May 1948 – 13 July 2014) was a Tongan-born rugby league player who represented New Zealand in the 1975 World Cup. Playing career A Northcote Tigers player in the Auckland Rugby League competition, Liava'a played for Auckland and in 1975 was picked in the New Zealand national rugby league team for the 1975 World Cup. In 1977 Liava'a played for New Zealand Māori in the Pacific Cup. Personal life Liava'a was a member of the New Zealand Police. He was a detective and later a uniform branch sergeant. He completed a Diploma of Criminology at Auckland University. During the early 1980's, he and fellow police officer; inspector Ross Meurant, established a private security company which they registered in the names of their wives, to avoid being "Court Martialed" for conflicts of interests. Maiden Security operated for 5 years until Meurant entered parliament as an MP in 1987. After leaving the police, Liava'a ran a nightclub in Sydney. Liava'a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Len Jordan (rugby League)
Leonard Roy Jordan (24 January 1920 – 6 November 2014) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer. A , Jordan represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national team from 1946 to 1949. He played 29 matches for the Kiwis, including seven test matches. In the 1970s, his son Chris also played international league for New Zealand. He was a Northcote Tigers The Northcote Tigers are a rugby league club based in Northcote, Auckland, 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 A ... junior.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood ''Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009'', 2009. . p.137. References 1920 births 2014 deaths New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand national rugby league team players Auckland rugby league team players Ponsonby Ponies players Rugby league centres Northcote Tigers players {{N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Halloran
Frank Halloran (13 December 1912 – 1 July 1966) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Halloran played in just two VFL seasons. He started and finished his career at Kyneton and in 1938 was awarded the Bendigo Football League's best and fairest award, the Fred Wood Medal. His son Danny Danny is a masculine given name. It is related to the male name Daniel. It may refer to: People *Danny Altmann, British immunologist *Danny Antonucci, Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer *Danny Baker (born 1957), English journalis ... also played in the VFL, for Carlton in the 1970s. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
