The Coastline rugby league team are

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team that represents the Coastline Rugby League. They have been nicknamed the ''Mariners''.

History

The first time Coastline competed as an independent district was in

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, previously they had been represented by the Bay of Plenty side. They recorded their first ever win when they defeated Gisborne-East Coast 41–32 in their debut season.''Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1995'',

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, 1995. p.180 In 2000 Coastline won the

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. They lost the Cup to Tasman in early 2001.Orcas fired up to retain league cup
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in the

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Notable players

In 2001 the Mariners were coached by former Kiwi

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and included Tongan international

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References

External links

Contact Details
''Coastline Rugby League'' {{Rugby League in New Zealand Rugby league teams in New Zealand Rugby clubs established in 1995 Rugby league in the Coastline district