Bartercard Cup

The Bartercard Cup (successor of the Lion Red Cup) was the top level rugby league club competition in New Zealand from 2000 until 2007. For the entire life of the tournament it was sponsored by Bartercard. The cup was administered by the New Zealand Rugby League. The tournament was discontinued by the NZRL in 2007 and was replaced by the Bartercard Premiership in 2008.

Bartercard Cup
SportRugby league
Inaugural season2000
Ceased2007
Replaced byBartercard Premiership
Number of teams10
Country New Zealand
Last PremiersAuckland Lions (2007)
Most titlesMount Albert Lions (3 titles)
Websiteleaguenet.co.nz

Franchises

The format of the competition changed several times over the life of the competition and in total 24 clubs or franchises competed. In the first season half of the clubs were from Auckland but as the competition went on more and more franchises represented the provinces. The Canterbury Bulls were the only franchise to compete in every season.

Club Seasons Premiers Runners-Up Minor Premiers Wooden Spoon
Auckland Lions 2006–2007 2 2
Tamaki Titans 2006–2007
Waitakere Rangers 2006–2007
Northern Storm 2006–2007 1
Canterbury Bulls 2000–2007 2 2 1
Central Falcons 2002–2007 1
Wellington Orcas 2002–2007
Waicoa Bay Stallions 2004–2007 1
Harbour League 2006–2007 1
Counties Manukau Jetz 2004–2007
Hibiscus Coast Raiders 2000–2005 1 1 1 1
Northcote Tigers 2000–2002
North Harbour Tigers 2003–2005
Glenora Bears 2000–2005
Mt Albert Lions 2000–2005 3 2
Marist Richmond Brothers 2000–2005 2 1
Otahuhu Leopards 2000–2003 1 1
Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards 2004–2005
Eastern Tornadoes 2000–2005 1
Manurewa Marlins 2000–2003
Ngongotaha Chiefs 2000–2001 1
Taranaki Wildcats 2002–2003 2
Porirua Pumas 2000–2001 1
Wainuiomata Lions 2000–2001

Seasons
Year Champions Score Score Defeated Minor Premiers Wooden Spoon
2000Canterbury Bulls3824Otahuhu LeopardsOtahuhu LeopardsPorirua Pumas
2001Hibiscus Coast Raiders2818Eastern TornadoesHibiscus Coast RaidersNgongotaha Chiefs
2002Mt Albert Lions2420Hibiscus Coast RaidersMt Albert LionsTaranaki Wildcats
2003Canterbury Bulls3228Marist Richmond BrothersCanterbury BullsTaranaki Wildcats
2004Mt Albert Lions4020Marist Richmond BrothersMarist Richmond BrothersHibiscus Coast Raiders
2005Mt Albert Lions2420Canterbury BullsMt Albert LionsWaicoa Bay Stallions
2006Auckland Lions2518Canterbury BullsAuckland LionsNorthern Storm
2007Auckland Lions284Harbour LeagueAuckland LionsCentral Falcons

See also


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