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.

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 SeasonsPremiersRunners-Up Minor PremiersWooden SpoonAuckland Lions2006–200722Tamaki Titans2006–2007Waitakere Rangers2006–2007Northern Storm2006–20071Canterbury Bulls2000–2007221Central Falcons2002–20071Wellington Orcas2002–2007Waicoa Bay Stallions2004–20071Harbour League2006–20071Counties Manukau Jetz2004–2007Hibiscus Coast Raiders2000–20051111Northcote Tigers2000–2002North Harbour Tigers2003–2005Glenora Bears2000–2005Mt Albert Lions2000–200532Marist Richmond Brothers2000–200521Otahuhu Leopards2000–200311Otahuhu Ellerslie Leopards2004–2005Eastern Tornadoes2000–20051Manurewa Marlins2000–2003Ngongotaha Chiefs2000–20011Taranaki Wildcats2002–20032Porirua Pumas2000–20011Wainuiomata Lions2000–2001

Seasons YearChampionsScoreScoreDefeatedMinor PremiersWooden Spoon2000Canterbury Bulls3824Otahuhu LeopardsOtahuhu LeopardsPorirua Pumas2001Hibiscus Coast Raiders2818Eastern TornadoesHibiscus Coast RaidersNgongotaha Chiefs2002Mt Albert Lions2420Hibiscus Coast RaidersMt Albert LionsTaranaki Wildcats2003Canterbury Bulls3228Marist Richmond BrothersCanterbury BullsTaranaki Wildcats2004Mt Albert Lions4020Marist Richmond BrothersMarist Richmond BrothersHibiscus Coast Raiders2005Mt Albert Lions2420Canterbury BullsMt Albert LionsWaicoa Bay Stallions2006Auckland Lions2518Canterbury BullsAuckland LionsNorthern Storm2007Auckland Lions284Harbour LeagueAuckland LionsCentral Falcons

See also

New Zealand Rugby League Rugby league in New Zealand

External links

Longest Game in Living Memory