Tamaki Titans

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 Maori, Hull KR & the Counties Manukau Heroes.

Tamaki Titans
Club information
Founded2006 as Tamaki Leopards
Exited2008
Former details
Ground(s)
  • Mt Smart Stadium
  • Bert Henham Park
  • Ellerslie Domain
CoachDean Clark
CompetitionBartercard Cup

Notable 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
Season 2006 Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
Finished Fourth 1892754644010620

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 AugustElimination Play-offTamaki Leopards25Counties Manukau Jetz12Mt Smart Stadium
4 SeptemberElimination SemifinalTamaki Leopards25Waitakere Rangers24North Harbour Stadium
11 September
TV Match		Preliminary FinalTamaki Leopards30Canterbury Bulls6Mt Smart Stadium

2007 Results

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

Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position (Teams)
2007 1810175264646221Fifth (10)
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