 2008
Squad:
John Afoa (Auckland), Ben Atiga
(Auckland), Anthony Boric (North Harbour), Daniel Braid (Auckland), Justin
Collins (Northland), Bryn Evans ¹ ³ (Hawke’s Bay), Nick Evans (Auckland), Troy
Flavell (Auckland), Jamie Helleur ¹ (Auckland), Kurtis Haiu ² (Auckland), Jerome
Kaino (Auckland), Tom McCartney ¹ (Auckland), Danny Lee ² ³ (Hawke’s Bay), Keven
Mealamu (Auckland), Taniela Moa ¹ (Auckland), Bronson Murray ¹ (Northland), Isa
Nacewa (Auckland), George Pisi (North Harbour), Josevata Rokocoko (Auckland),
David Smith (Auckland), Benson Stanley ¹ (Auckland), Isaia Toeava (Auckland),
Onosa’i Tololima-Auva’a (Auckland), Anthony Tuitavake (North Harbour), Nick
White (Auckland), Nick Williams (North Harbour), Tony Woodcock (North Harbour),
Rudi Wulf (North Harbour).
¹ indicates new Rebel Sport Super
14 player.
² indicates returning Super 14 player.
³ indicates draft player.
2008 Matches:
v Chiefs @ Auckland won 32-14
(Danny Lee, Troy Flavell, Joe
Rokocoko, Ben Atiga tries; Nick Evans 2 pen, 3 con)
v Lions @ Johannesburg
v Cheetahs @ Bloemfontein
v Sharks @ Durban
v Western Force @ North Harbour
v Stormers @ Auckland
v Bulls @ Auckland
v Waratahs @ Sydney
v Brumbies @ Auckland
v Highlanders @ Dunedin
v Hurricanes @ Auckland
Participating unions:
Northland, North Harbour,
Auckland.
Counties Manukau was an original franchise member union in 1996 and 1997,and
Thames Valley joined in 1998 for one season, before the two unions were switched
to the Chiefs, to be replaced by Northland and North Harbour.
Home venues:
Eden Park, Auckland. North Harbour Stadium, Albany, ITM Stadium, Whangarei.
Colours:
Blue and white.
|
Competition playing record, 1996-2008: |
| Played: |
136 |
| Won: |
84 (61.8% |
| Lost: |
49 |
| Drawn:
|
3 |
| Points
Scored: |
3912 |
| Average: |
28.7 |
| Points
conceded: |
3283 |
| Average: |
23.81 |
Honours board:
Champions: 1996, 1997, 2003.
Finalists: 1998.
Semi Finalists: 2007
| Year: |
|
Log
Placings: |
|
Coaches: |
|
Captain: |
| 1996: |
|
1st |
|
Graham Henry
& Mac McCallion |
|
Zinzan Brooke |
| 1997: |
|
1st |
|
Graham Henry
& Mac McCallion |
|
Zinzan Brooke |
| 1998: |
|
2nd |
|
Graham Henry
& Mac McCallion |
|
Michael Jones |
| 1999: |
|
9th |
|
Jed Rowlands
& Mac McCallion |
|
Robin Brooke |
| 2000: |
|
6th |
|
Gordon Hunter
& Frank Oliver |
|
Robin Brooke |
| 2001: |
|
11th |
|
Frank Oliver
& John Kirwan |
|
Robin Brooke |
| 2002: |
|
6th |
|
Peter Sloane
& Grant Fox |
|
Glen Taylor |
| 2003: |
|
1st |
|
Peter Sloane
& Bruce Robertson |
|
Xavier Rush |
| 2004: |
|
5th |
|
Peter Sloane
& Bruce Robertson |
|
Xavier Rush |
| 2005: |
|
7th |
|
Peter Sloane
& Joe Schmidt |
|
Xavier Rush |
| 2006: |
|
8th |
|
David
Nucifora & Joe Schmidt |
|
Kevin Mealmau |
| 2007 |
|
4th |
|
David
Nucifora & Joe Schmidt |
|
Troy Flavell |
|
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