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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006; 19 years ago (2006) asTamaki Leopards |
| Exited | 2008; 17 years ago (2008) |
| Former details | |
| Ground(s) |
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| Coach | Dean Clark |
| Competition | Bartercard Cup |
TheTamaki Titans (originallyTamaki Leopards) were a franchise in the now defunct New Zealandrugby leagueBartercard Cup competition. They represented Eastern Auckland, this area was previously represented by theOtahuhu Ellerslie Leopards and theEastern Tornadoes. Their coach,Dean Clark, was a former standoff who played for theKiwis,New Zealand Māori,Hull KR & theCounties Manukau Heroes.
New Zealand Warriors associated with the club included:George Tuakura,Manu Vatuvei,Cooper Vuna,Ruben Wiki while other players includedElijah Taylor,Constantine Mika,Leeson Ah Mau andPaul Atkins.
| 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 theCounties Manukau Jetz in the first week of the playoffs and then pip theWaitakere Rangers 25–24 in an extra time thriller. They then lost in the preliminary final to theCanterbury 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 | Canterbury Bulls | 30 | Tamaki Leopards | 6 | Mt Smart Stadium |
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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