Tamaki Titans

Tamaki Titans

Club information
Founded	2006; 18 years ago (2006) as Tamaki Leopards
Exited	2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Former details
Ground(s)	Mt Smart Stadium Bert Henham Park Ellerslie Domain
Coach	Dean Clark
Competition	Bartercard 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

See also: Category:Tamaki Titans players

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

See also: Bartercard Cup season 2006

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

See also: Bartercard Cup season 2007

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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