Northcote Tigers

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Northcote Tigers
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Club information
Full nameNorthcote and Birkenhead Tigers Rugby League and Sports Club Inc
ColoursGold and black
Founded1910 as the Northcote Warriors
Current details
Ground(s)
  • Birkenhead War Memorial
CoachGeoff Morton
CompetitionAuckland Rugby League
Records
Premierships1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001
Minor premiership1989, 1990, 1991, 1993
National Club Champions1987, 1989, 1991
Roope Rooster1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2008, 2009
Stormont Shield1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Sharman Cup1979, 2003, 2007

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.[1]

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 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[]

The Northcote Tigers jersey

In 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 season. Thus in 1910 the Northcote "Ramblers" League Football Club was born. It wasn't until 1948 however that the club qualified for the first grade and earned 'senior' status. In 1987 they finally won the Fox Memorial championship, under the coaching of David Harding.

Notable players[]

Probably the club's greatest product was former Kiwi's halfback Gary Freeman. Other famous players to play for the Tigers include Sean Hoppe, Jason Lowrie, Gene Ngamu, Paul Rauhihi, Tony Tuimavave and former New Zealand Warrior Kevin Locke.

Kiwi representatives[]

Thirteen players have played for the New Zealand national rugby league team:[2]

The club has also had many Auckland representatives, including Shane Horo, Stuart Galbraith, Brian McLennan, Logan Campbell, Latham Tawhai, Mark Elia, Ken McIntosh, and Willie Poching.

Bartercard Cup[]

With the creation of the Bartercard Cup in 2000 by the New Zealand Rugby League the Tigers were one of the seven Auckland sides invited to join. However they did not experience that much success, failing to make the top five in three successive attempts.

Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (teams) Finals
2000 22 7 1 14 490 654 −164 15 Tenth (Twelve) N/A
2001 21 10 1 10 566 508 58 23* Seventh (Twelve) N/A
2002 16 8 0 8 401 472 −71 16 Seventh (Twelve) N/A

*two points for a Bye as the Ngongotaha Chiefs dropped out of the competition.

North Harbour Tigers[]

In 2003 the Bartercard Cup Franchise was renamed the North Harbour Tigers. The new side represented all of the North Shore teams and not just the Northcote club. It experienced a some success in its three-year history, making the top five twice, both times losing in the Elimination Semi-final.

Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (teams) Finals
2003 16 6 2 8 496 403 93 14 Sixth (Twelve) N/A
2004 16 9 1 6 469 374 95 19 Fourth (Twelve) Lost Elimination Semi-final
2005 16 10 0 6 508 323 185 20 Fourth (Twelve) Lost Elimination Semi-final

Harbour League[]

See also: Harbour League

In 2006 the number of Auckland Bartercard Cup sides was reduced from eight to five. This resulted in the North Harbour Tigers and the Hibiscus Coast Raiders leaving the competition and being replaced by the Harbour League franchise.

Northcote and Birkenhead Senior Team Records (1910-1940)[]

The season record for the most senior men’s team in the club.

Season Grade Name Play W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (Teams)
1910 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 7 7 0 0 112 18 94 14 1st of 4
1911 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - 1st of 4
1912 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 6 5 0 1 - - - 10 Full results unknown (8 teams)
1913 2nd Grade Northcote & Bikenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (7 teams)
1914 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - 1st of 8
1915 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (8 teams)
1916 4th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (8 teams)
1917 3rd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (5 teams)
1918 3rd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (5 teams)
1919 4th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (13 teams)
1920 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (10 teams)
1921 5th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (14 teams)
1922 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (11 teams)
1923 5th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (8 teams)
1924 5th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (10 teams)
1925 B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 11 3 0 8 75 126 -51 6 5th of 5
1926 B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 14 10 1 3 166 139 27 21 1st of 6
1927 B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 12 7 0 5 74 66 8 14 3rd of 7
1928 B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 12 1 0 11 52 168 -116 2 7th of 8
1929 B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 9 5 0 4 66 77 -11 10 3rd of 6
1930 B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 12 4 0 8 67 92 -25 8 5th of 7
1931 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (8 teams)
1932 2nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (9 teams)
1933 3rd Grade Interm. (Walker Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - 1st of 10
1934 3rd Grade Interm. (Walker Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 22 9 1 12 - - - - 8th of 13
1935 3rd Grade (Walker Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (14 teams)
1936 3rd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers - - - - - - - - Results unknown (17 teams)
1937 Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 13 6 0 7 35 75 -40 12 5th of 9
1938 Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 11 3 0 8 62 66 -4 4 5th of 6
1939 Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 6 1 0 5 23 100 -77 2 6th of 6
1940 Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers 5 2 0 3 44 41 3 4 Several results unknown (6 teams)
1910-39 TOTAL 142 65 2 75 797 978 -181 130

References[]

  1. ^ John Haynes From All Blacks to All Golds: Rugby League's Pioneers, Christchurch, Ryan and Haynes, 1996. ISBN 0-473-03864-1
  2. ^ Northcote and Birkenhead Tigers Rugby League and Sports Club Inc Historical Information Archived 20 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Auckland Rugby League, 2009

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