Northcote Tigers
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
CoachDavid Bhana
CompetitionAuckland Rugby League
Records
Premierships1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001
Minor premierships1989, 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

Players for the Tigers have included Gary Freeman, 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]

Frank Halloran had transferred to the Ponsonby club at the start of the 1934 season.

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 227114490654−16415Tenth (Twelve)N/A
2001 21101105665085823*Seventh (Twelve)N/A
2002 16808401472−7116Seventh (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 166284964039314Sixth (Twelve)N/A
2004 169164693749519Fourth (Twelve)Lost Elimination Semi-final
2005 16100650832318520Fourth (Twelve)Lost Elimination Semi-final

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 1910-1943, 1990, 1992-94, 2022

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)
19102nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers77001121894141st of 4
19112nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers7700643529141st of 4 (record incomplete)
19122nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers9405827-198Approximately 4th of 8, full results unknown.
19132nd Grade Northcote & Bikenhead Ramblers72054041-14Approximately 4th of 7, full results unknown.
19142nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers109011025349181st of 7 (score in R2 win over Otahuhu not reported)
19152nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers40041765-4808th of 8, withdrew after 5 rounds.
19164th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers B60061589-7407th of 8 (Two sides were fielded, finishing last and second to last)
19173rd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers5005883-7505th of 6, full results unknown
19183rd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers50052552-270Approximately 4th of 5, full results unknown
19194th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers40130001Results unknown (6 teams)
19202nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers53025531246Approximately 4th of 10, full results unknown
19215th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers2002821-130Approximately 7th of 10, full results unknown
19222nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers60061657-410Approximately 10th of 13, full results unknown
19232nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers2002000012th of 12, withdrew early in the season after defaults
19245th Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers62132866-385Approximately 8th of 11
1925B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1130875126-5165th of 5
1926B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers14101316613927211st of 6
1927B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1370674668143rd of 7
1928B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers12101152168-11627th of 8
1929B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers95046677-11103rd of 6
1930B Division Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers124086792-2585th of 7
19312nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1542481582310Approximately 4th of 8
19322nd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1611046277-1522Approximately 3rd of 9
19333rd Grade Interim. (Walker Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1514103466340291st of 10 (won championship and Murray Cup for the KO championship beating Marist 6–3).
19343rd Grade Interim. (Walker Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1761101435-21198th of 13
19353rd Grade (Walker Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers1311857110-53311th of 14
19363rd Grade Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers--------Results unknown (17 teams)
1937Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers136073575-40125th of 9
1938Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers113086266-445th of 6
1939Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers610523100-7726th of 6
1940Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers5203444134Several results unknown (6 teams)
1941Senior B (Sharman Cup) Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers3201231764Several results unknown (11 teams)
1942Unknown Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers--------No draws published or results reported below Fox competition
1943Unknown Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers--------No draws published or results reported below Fox competition
1990Lion Red Premiership Div 1 Northcote Tigers211704493299164.9%341st of 8
Playoffs Northcote Tigers20022022--L v Te Atatū 20–22 in SF, L v Ōtāhuhu in major SF
1992Lion Red Premiership Div 1 Northcote Tigers181215517253204.3%254th of 10
Playoffs Northcote Tigers33001611--W v Richmond in SF, W v Te Atatū in SF, W 16-11 v Mt Albert in the GF
1993Lion Red Premiership Div 1 Northcote Tigers181503419305137.4%301st of 10
Playoffs Northcote Tigers22004722--W v Richmond, W v Te Atatū, W v Mt Albert 16–11 in GF
1994Lion Red Premiership Div 1 Northcote Tigers221327516476108.4%283rd of 12
Playoffs Northcote Tigers33007332--W v Hibiscus Coast 21–10, W v Ōtāhuhu 20–10, W v Ōtāhuhu 32–12 in the GF
20201st Grade (Fox Memorial) Northcote Tigers8701212116182.8%143rd of 10 (season cancelled -covid)
20211st Grade (Fox Memorial) Northcote Tigers1120917044238.46%411th of 12 in phase 1
20221st Grade (Fox Memorial) Northcote Tigers830517022276.58%67th of 9 in section 1
Sharman Cup playoffs Northcote Tigers330010850--W v Manurewa 28–18 in PF, W v Ponsonby 48–4 in SF, W v Pakuranga 32–28 in GF
1910-1943, 1990, 1992–94, 2022 TOTAL5012651520677126307-531

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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