Tamaki Titans

Tamaki Titans
Club information
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006)
as Tamaki Leopards
Exited2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Former details
Ground(s)
CoachDean Clark
CompetitionBartercard Cup

The Tamaki Titans (originally Tamaki Leopards) were a franchise in the now defunct New Zealand rugby league Bartercard Cup competition. They represented Eastern Auckland, this area was previously represented by the Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards and the Eastern Tornadoes. Their coach, Dean Clark, was a former standoff who played for the Kiwis, New Zealand Māori, Hull KR & the Counties Manukau Heroes.

Notable players

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New Zealand Warriors associated with the club included: George Tuakura, Manu Vatuvei, Cooper Vuna, Ruben Wiki while other players included Elijah Taylor, Constantine Mika, Leeson Ah Mau and Paul Atkins.

2006 Results

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Season 2006 Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
Finished Fourth 18 9 2 7 546 440 106 20

In 2006 they performed strongly, finishing fourth. They then went on to defeat the 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.

Date Match Winner Loser Venue
28 August Elimination Play-off Tamaki Leopards 25 Counties Manukau Jetz 12 Mt Smart Stadium
4 September Elimination Semifinal Tamaki Leopards 25 Waitakere Rangers 24 North Harbour Stadium
11 September
TV Match
Preliminary Final Tamaki Leopards 30 Canterbury Bulls 6 Mt Smart Stadium

2007 Results

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

Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (Teams)
2007 18 10 1 7 526 464 62 21 Fifth (10)
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