Glenora Bears
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The Glenora Bears are a rugby league football club based in Glen Eden, New Zealand
who compete in Auckland Rugby League
's Fox Memorial competition. The club was established in 1931. Between 2000 and 2005 they competed in the national Bartercard Cup
.
between 2000 and 2005.
The Bears were probably the least successful of all the Auckland stand alone clubs in the competition, only making the play-offs in 2000 and never really poising a serious threat to the championship in their six year Bartercard Cup history.
They were the only Waitakere City team in the competition and were replaced by the Waitakere Rangers
, a franchise that represented all five Waitakere clubs.
Glen Eden, New Zealand
Glen Eden is a suburb of Auckland city, in New Zealand. The suburb is in the Waitakere Ward, one of the thirteen administrative areas of Auckland and is governed by the Auckland Council....
who compete in Auckland Rugby League
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is responsible for rugby league in the region and was the owner of Carlaw Park, once the "spiritual home of rugby league in New Zealand".-History:The Auckland Rugby League was...
's Fox Memorial competition. The club was established in 1931. Between 2000 and 2005 they competed in the national Bartercard Cup
Bartercard Cup
The Bartercard Cup was the top level rugby league club competition in New Zealand from 2000 until 2007. For the entire life of the tournament it was sponsored by Bartercard. The cup was administered by the New Zealand Rugby League...
.
Notable players
The following is a list of Glenora Bears players who went on to represent New Zealand and the years in which they did so.- Bill Sorenson (1951-52-53-54-55-56-57-60) Hall of Fame Legend of League
- Tom ReidTom Reid (rugby league)Tom Reid is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented his country in the 1960 World Cup.-Playing career:Reid played for the West Coast and in 1960 was selected to represent the New Zealand Kiwis at the 1960 World Cup....
(1960–61) - Maunga EmeryMaunga EmeryMaunga Emery was a New Zealand rugby footballer who represented his country in rugby league and the New Zealand Māori in rugby union.-Rugby union career:...
(1961-62-63-64-65-66) - Roger Tait (1965-66-67-68)
- Bob Mincham (1966–68)
- Henry TatanaHenry TatanaHenry Nardy Tatana was a rugby league player for the Glenora Bears, Canterbury Bulldogs, St George Dragons, Cessnock Goannas and New Zealand national side.-Playing career:...
(1967-68-71) - Eric Carson (1968–70)
- Wayne Redmond (1970) (father David RedmondDavid RedmondDavid Redmond is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with the Oulart the Ballagh club and is a member of the Wexford senior inter-county team. A versatile hurler, he has lined out in defence, midfield and attack. He was made captain of the Oulart club after the 2009 season.-References:...
, Kiwi 1948-49) - Don MannDon MannDon Mann is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in the 1972 World Cup.-Playing career:Mann played in the Auckland Rugby League competition for both Glenora and Ponsonby United...
(1971-72-74) (son Duane MannDuane MannDuane Darrin Mann is a rugby league coach and former professional footballer who represented and captained both the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga. He currently coaches the Bay Roskill Vikings in the Auckland Rugby League competition.-Personal life:...
, Kiwi 1989-94) - Dennis WilliamsDennis WilliamsDennis Arthur Williams is a former New Zealand rugby league international.-Playing career:Williams was a Te Atatu Roosters player in the Auckland Rugby League competition. In 1977 he won the Rothville Trophy as player of the year and in 1980 he was the competitions leading goalscorer...
(1971-72-74-75-77-78-80-81) Kiwi Captain 1975 & Hall of Fame Legend of League - Dane O'HaraDane O'HaraDane Bradford Mark O'Hara is a former rugby league player who represented both New Zealand. At the time of his retirement he held the record for most international matches for his country.-Early years:...
(1977-78-79-80-81-82-84-85-86) Kiwi Captain 1980 - Glenn TaylorGlenn TaylorGlenn Taylor is a politician from Alberta, Canada. He is the leader of the Alberta Party and mayor of Hinton.-Political career:Taylor was a candidate for the Alberta New Democratic Party in 1997 in the riding of West Yellowhead, and in 2001 was elected to Hinton town council. In 2004 he was elected...
(1978) - Dean LonerganDean Lonergan-Playing career:Dean represented the New Zealand Kiwis from 1986 to 1991 and also represented Auckland. He played for the Glenora Bears and City Newton Dragons in the Auckland Rugby League competition and the Canberra Raiders in the NSWRL Premiership....
(1986-87-90-91) - Duane MannDuane MannDuane Darrin Mann is a rugby league coach and former professional footballer who represented and captained both the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga. He currently coaches the Bay Roskill Vikings in the Auckland Rugby League competition.-Personal life:...
(1989-90-91-92-93-94) Kiwi Captain 1994 - Kelly ShelfordKelly ShelfordKelly Shelford is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country, including in Test matches that counted towards the 1992 World Cup.-Playing career:...
(1989-90-91) - Phil BancroftPhil BancroftPhilip William Bancroft is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in two Test matches in 1989.-Playing career:A Canterbury and South Island representative in the 1980s, Bancroft played for the Glenora Bears in the Auckland Rugby League competition and also represented Auckland...
(1989) - Mike PattonMike Patton (rugby league)Michael Patrick "Mike" Patton is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in six Test matches, including matches that counted towards the 1992 World Cup.-Playing career:...
(1990–91) - Jarrod McCrackenJarrod McCrackenJarrod McCracken is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of the 1990s. He is a former captain of the New Zealand national rugby league team and is the son of New Zealand rugby league international, Ken McCracken...
(1991-93-94-95-98-99) Kiwi Captain 1999 - Brian JellickBrian JellickBrian Andrew Jellick is a former professional rugby league footballer who represented his country. His position of preference was on the .-Playing career:...
(1999–2000) - Henry PerenaraHenry PerenaraHenry Edward Perenara is a New Zealand rugby league referee and former professional player who represented his country. His position of choice is at Lock though he can also play in the Second Row...
(2000) - Sione FaumuinaSione FaumuinaSione Faumuina is a New Zealand rugby league player who currently plays for the Redcliffe Dolphins.He joined the Castleford Tigers in the European Super League at the start of the 2009 season....
(2003–04) - Wairangi KoopuWairangi KoopuWairangi Koopu is a professional rugby league player for the Pt Chev Pirates in New Zealand. Koopu primarily plays in the second row, although he also can play in the centres.-Early years:...
(2004–05) - Shontayne HapeShontayne HapeShontayne Hape is a New Zealand-born rugby footballer, a dual-code rugby international. He plays rugby union at centre for London Irish and England. He has also previously played rugby league for the Bradford Bulls in Super League and New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League...
(2004–05-06) - Epalahame LauakiEpalahame LauakiEpalahame Lauaki is a professional rugby league footballer formerly contracted to English club Hull in the Super League. He is brother of All Black Sione Lauaki...
(2006)
Bartercard Cup
The Bears competed in the Bartercard CupBartercard Cup
The Bartercard Cup was the top level rugby league club competition in New Zealand from 2000 until 2007. For the entire life of the tournament it was sponsored by Bartercard. The cup was administered by the New Zealand Rugby League...
between 2000 and 2005.
The Bears were probably the least successful of all the Auckland stand alone clubs in the competition, only making the play-offs in 2000 and never really poising a serious threat to the championship in their six year Bartercard Cup history.
They were the only Waitakere City team in the competition and were replaced by the Waitakere Rangers
Waitakere Rangers
The Waitakere Rangers were a franchise in the now defunct Bartercard Cup rugby league competition in New Zealand. They represented five clubs based in Waitakere City including the Glenora Bears who previously represented the City in the Bartercard Cup. The other four clubs were the Waitemata...
, a franchise that represented all five Waitakere clubs.
| Season | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Position (Teams) | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 608 | 519 | 89 | 26 | Fifth (Twelve) | Lost Elimination Play-off |
| 2001 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 630 | 675 | ||||
| 18 | Nine (Twelve) | N/A | ||||||||
| 2002 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 394 | 515 | ||||
| 12 | Eighth (Twelve) | N/A | ||||||||
| 2003 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 458 | 514 | ||||
| 11 | Eighth (Twelve) | N/A | ||||||||
| 2004 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 341 | 530 | ||||
| 9 | Eleventh (Twelve) | N/A | ||||||||
| 2005 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 388 | 486 | ||||
| 9 | Tenth (Twelve) | N/A |