New Zealand Māori rugby league team
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Team information | |
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Head coach | David Kidwell |
Captain | Adam Blair |
Team results | |
First international | |
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Biggest win | |
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Biggest defeat | |
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World Cup | |
Appearances | 1 (first time in 2000) |
Best result | Pool Stage |
New Zealand Māori rugby league team is a rugby league representative side made up of New Zealand Māori players. The side represents the New Zealand Māori Rugby league. Like its union counterpart, the rugby league team competes in international competitions.
With some controversy, the team participated in the 2000 World Cup as Aotearoa Māori.[1] The Super League International Board had agreed to give a place in their World Cup to the New Zealand Māori team as they attempted to gain allies during the Super League war.[1] Despite that World Cup not taking place, the Rugby League International Federation repeated the offer for the 2000 World Cup when it replaced the Super League International Board following the end of the dispute.[1]
History[]
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A New Zealand Māori team first toured overseas in 1908 when they visited Australia. This tour was a success, and was followed by another tour to Australia in 1909 and to Great Britain in 1910.
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The first game of international rugby league on New Zealand soil was between the Māori and the touring Great Britain Lions of 1910.[2]
A separate body, the Māori Rugby League Board of Control, was formed in 1934 to administer the game in Māori communities.[3] This governing body was later renamed the Aotearoa Māori Rugby League and in 1992 it was registered as an incorporated society.[3]
The Māori have had a wonderful record of beating international touring teams over the years. In 1983 they visited Britain and a side containing future Kiwis stars like Hugh McGahan, Dean Bell and Clayton Friend proved too strong for the amateur opposition they played. For many years, the Māori have competed in the Pacific Cup alongside other teams with a strong presence of New Zealand–based players—Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands, so they thought it was right they should have the opportunity to follow these teams to the World Cup. The invitation to the Māori to take part in the 2000 World Cup came about as a result of promises made to them by the defunct Super League International Board at the height of the Super League war that tore the game apart in the southern hemisphere.
The Māori team has participated in the Pacific Cup (since 1974), Super League's 1997 Oceania Cup, Papua New Guinea 50th Anniversary (1998), 2000 World Cup, World Sevens Qualification (2003) and Pacific Rim (2004) competitions.[3]
The Maori competed against Indigenous Dreamtime team on 26 October 2008 as the curtain raiser to the first match of the 2008 World Cup.[4][5] The Māori team lost 34–26.
In 2010, the Maori team played England at Mt. Smart Stadium in Auckland before the 2010 Rugby League Four Nations in New Zealand. After trailing 18–0 at halftime, the Maori came back to draw the match at 18–all.[6]
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In October 2013, the side faced the touring Murri Rugby League Team in a two–game series. The Maori side, featuring NRL players Charlie Gubb, Sam Rapira and Bodene Thompson, won the first game 48–18 at Davies Park, Huntly. The second game was played at Puketawhero Park, Rotorua and was won by the Maori side, 32–16.[7][8][9]
In October 2014, the team will travel to Australia to play against the Queensland Maori team at Owen Park, Southport and the Murri Rugby League Team at BMD Kougari Oval, Wynnum.
In 2018 they took part in the NRL Festival of Indigenous Rugby League held in Redfern Sydney against the First Nation Goannas, they were beat 22–16 in a thrilling finish.[10]
Jerseys[]
Primary
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Alternative
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Players[]
2008 squad[]
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2013 squad[]
Team Name Rohe
1. Zebastion Luisi, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Howick Hornets.
2. Thyme Nikau, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Howick Hornets
3. Hiwaroa Grant, Te Arawa (Bay of Plenty) – Taniwharau
4. Rusty Bristow, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Papakura Sea Eagles
5. Ryan Gordon, Tauranga Moana (Coastline) – Otumoetai Eels
6. Cruz Rauner, Taranaki (Taranaki) – Waitara Bears
7. Cody Walker, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Mount Albert Lions
8. Chris Fox, Waikato Maori (Waikato) – Taniwharau
9. Zach Tippins, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Mount Albert Lions
10. Jay Pukepuke, Te Waipounamu (Canterbury) – Halswell Hornets
11. Rulon Nutira, Te Waipounamu (Canterbury) – Hornby Panthers
12. Arden McCarthy, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Pt Chevalier Pirates
13. Dylan Moses, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Pt Chevalier Pirates
14. Chance Tauri, Te Awa Kairangi (Wellington) – Te Aroha Eels
15. Tama Kaha, Te Awa Kairangi (Manawatu) – Levin Wolves
16. Tony Tuia, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) – Howick Hornets
17. Dominic Bartells, Te Awa Kairangi (Wellington) – Wainuiomata Lions
Coach: Darren Pirini, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland)
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2019 NRL Harvey Norman All–Stars[]
The 2019 All Stars match was the eighth annual representative exhibition All Stars match of Australian rugby league. The match was played between the Indigenous All Stars and the Māori All Stars for the first time, the match was played in Victoria's AAMI Park. The Indigenous All Stars won 34–14
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2021 squad[]
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2021 Player Pool[]
Also see Category:New Zealand Māori rugby league team players
- Caleb Aekins
- Jesse Arthars
- Daejarn Asi
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona
- Gerard Beale
- Javid Bowen
- Jesse Bromwich
- Kenny Bromwich
- Erin Clark
- Mitch Clark
- Haze Dunster
- Kenny Edwards
- Manase Fainu
- James Fisher-Harris
- Dane Gagai
- Anthony Gelling
- Wiremu Greig
- Corey Harawira-Naera
- Morgan Harper
- Chanel Harris-Tavita
- Tohu Harris
- Tyla Hepi
- Patrick Herbert
- Peta Hiku
- Mawene Hiroti
- Valentine Holmes
- Jahrome Hughes
- Shaun Kenny-Dowall
- Thomas Leuluai
- Danny Levi
- Jarome Luai
- Joseph Manu
- Benji Marshall
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Esan Marsters
- Jordan McLean
- Taane Milne
- Zane Musgrove
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Briton Nikora
- Kodi Nikorima
- Keenan Palasia
- Emry Pere
- Hayze Perham
- Kalyn Ponga
- Kevin Proctor
- Jordan Riki
- TC Robati
- Jordan Rapana
- Pasami Saulo
- Bailey Simonsson
- Brandon Smith
- Reimis Smith
- Scott Sorensen
- Brad Takairangi
- Joseph Tapine
- James Tamou
- Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
- Elijah Taylor
- Zane Tetevano
- Bodene Thompson
- Matthew Timoko
- Starford To'a
- Jackson Topine
- Paul Turner
- Dylan Walker
- Reece Walsh
- Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
- Dean Whare
- Xavier Willison
Coaches[]
Also see Category:New Zealand Māori rugby league team coaches
Win percentage is rounded to one decimal place.
- Key
G: Games played W: Matches won D: Matches drawn L: Matches lost
Name | From | To | G | W | D | L | Win% | Notes |
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Denis Lutge | 1909 | 1909 | ||||||
George Paki | 1922 | 1922 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 40 | |
Jim Rukutai | 1922 | 1937 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 45 | |
Travers Hardwick | 1956 | 1956 | ||||||
Andy Berryman | 1983 | 1983 | ||||||
Mark Horo & Richard Bolton | 1986 | 1988 | ||||||
Cameron Bell | 1995 | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 50 | |
Tawera Nikau | 2004 | 2005 | ||||||
Dean Clark | 2006 | 2006 | ||||||
Kevin Tamati | 2006 | 2008 | ||||||
Luke Goodwin | 2008 | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Richie Blackmore | 2010 | 2010 | ||||||
Stacey Jones | 2019 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
David Kidwell | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
Results[]
Year | New Zealand Māori | ||
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Winners | Score | Runners–Up | |
1908 | Australia | 24–14 | New Zealand Māori |
1910 | Great Britain | 29–0 | New Zealand Māori |
1922 | New Zealand Māori | 28–18 | Auckland |
1922 | Sydney Metropolis | 77–13 | New Zealand Māori |
1922 | New South Wales seconds | 31–14 | New Zealand Māori |
1922 | New Zealand Māori | 23–22 | Queensland |
1922 | Toowoomba | 26–6 | New Zealand Māori |
1922 | Ipswich | 20–3 | New Zealand Māori |
1922 | Queensland | 31–19 | New Zealand Māori |
1922 | Sydney Metropolis | 38–0 | New Zealand Māori |
1922 | New Zealand Māori | 25–15 | New South Wales Country team |
1956 | New Zealand Māori | 22–20 | Metropolis (Sydney) |
1956 | Sydney | 37–7 | New Zealand Māori |
1990 | New Zealand Māori | 24–13 | Australian Aborigines |
1992 | New Zealand Māori | 36–24 | Australian Aborigines |
1992 | New Zealand Māori | 44–12 | Australian Aborigines |
1997 | Australian Aborigines | 38–20 | New Zealand Māori |
1997 | New Zealand Māori | 46–10 | Tonga |
1997 | New Zealand Māori | 32–12 | Fiji |
1997 | New Zealand Māori | 34–6 | Papua New Guinea |
1997 | New Zealand XIII | 20–15 | New Zealand Māori |
2000 | New Zealand Māori | 17–16 | Scotland |
2000 | Samoa | 21–16 | New Zealand Maori |
2000 | Ireland | 30–16 | New Zealand Māori |
2002 | New Zealand Māori | 50–6 | Tonga |
2006 | New Zealand Māori | 64–4 | Tokelau |
2008 | Indigenous Dreamtime | 34–26 | New Zealand Māori |
2010 | New Zealand Māori | 18–18 | England |
2013 | New Zealand Māori | 40–18 | Murri |
2013 | New Zealand Māori | 32–16 | Murri |
2014 | New Zealand Māori | 46–22 | Murri |
2018 | First Nation Goannas | 22–16 | New Zealand Māori |
2019 | Indigenous All Stars | 34–14 | New Zealand Māori |
2020 | New Zealand Māori | 30–16 | Indigenous All Stars |
2021 | New Zealand Māori | 10–10 | Indigenous All Stars |
See also[]
- New Zealand Māori women's rugby league team
- New Zealand national rugby league team
- New Zealand national rugby union team
- New Zealand Māori rugby union team
- New Zealand Māori cricket team
References[]
- ^ a b c Wilson, Andy (26 October 2000). "Maori role-model army signal intent". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
- ^ John Coffey; Bernie Wood (2008). 100 Years: Maori Rugby League, 1908-2008. New Zealand: Huia Publishers. p. 61. ISBN 978-1-86969-331-2. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- ^ a b c Sarah Leberman; Chris Collins; Linda Trenberth (2005). Sport business management in Aotearoa/ New Zealand (2 ed.). Thomson Learning Nelson. p. 69. ISBN 9780170128964. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- ^ "World Cup moved to end of season". BBC Sport. 4 May 2006. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ^ Dawson, Cushla (14 June 2008). "NZ Maori name coaching staff for World Cup curtain raiser". Rugby League World Cup. Archived from the original on 23 July 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2008.
- ^ "England escapes with draw against Maori". ABC News. October 16, 2010. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ "NITV". Facebook.com. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- ^ "NZ Māori comeback victory". Maoritelevision.com. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-11-08. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Stanton, Tanisha. "First Nation Goannas triumph over New Zealand Maori". NRL.com. Tanisha Stanton. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-13. Retrieved 2014-10-09.
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External links[]
- 100 years of Māori rugby league 1908 – 2008 Google Books
- New Zealand Māori rugby league team