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Notable players

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associated with the club included:

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, Ruben Wiki while other players included Elijah Taylor (rugby league), Elijah Taylor, Constantine Mika, Leeson Ah Mau and Paul Atkins (rugby league), Paul Atkins.

2006 Results

In 2006 they performed strongly, finishing fourth. They then went on to defeat the Counties Manukau rugby league team#2004-2008: Jetz, Counties Manukau Jetz in the first week of the playoffs and then pip the Waitakere Rangers 25–24 in an extra time thriller. They then lost in the preliminary final to the Canterbury Bulls.

2007 Results

The Titans finished fifth overall, just missing out on a playoff position.

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