Waitakere City Raiders
Club information
Founded1994
Exited1996 (1996)
Former details
Ground(s)
CoachRon O'Regan / Del Hughes
CompetitionLion Red Cup
Records
Runners-up1996
Minor premierships1996

The Waitakere City Raiders were a New Zealand rugby league club that represented Waitakere City in the Lion Red Cup from 1994 to 1996.

Notable players

Notable players included;Rick Andrew Anthony Edwards, Boycie Nelson, David Bailey, Ben Lythe, Tony Tuimavave, Robbie and Henry Paul, Willie Swann, Julian O'Neill, Brady Malam, Anthony Swann, Cliff Beverley, Brian Jellick, Fred and Phil Robarts, and Paki Tuimavave.[1][2] One of NZ's greatest rugby league referees, Daniel Caddy, also played for the Raiders. An outstanding fullback in his prime, he was once embarrassed on the field when Nigel Vagana stepped around Caddy like he was a 6-year-old child playing his first game of footy. Following his career as a player, Caddy became one of this countries most successful referees of the modern era.

Season Results

Season Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Position Finals
1994 2291125304874319SeventhN/A
1995 22101114303864421EighthN/A
1996 22190369734235538Minor PremiersLost Grand Final

References

  1. Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1994. p.121
  2. Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1995, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1995. p.106


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