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. The tournament was discontinued by the NZRL in 2007 and was replaced by the Bartercard Premiership in 2008.

Franchises

The format of the competition changed several times over the life of the competition and in total 24 clubs or franchises competed. In the first season half of the clubs were from Auckland but as the competition went on more and more franchises represented the provinces. The Canterbury Bulls were the only franchise to compete in every season.

Seasons


YearChampionsScoreScoreDefeatedMinor PremiersWooden Spoon
2000Canterbury Bulls3824Otahuhu LeopardsOtahuhu LeopardsPorirua Pumas
2001Hibiscus Coast Raiders2818Eastern TornadoesHibiscus Coast RaidersNgongotaha Chiefs
2002Mt Albert Lions2420Hibiscus Coast RaidersMt Albert Lions
2003Canterbury Bulls3228Marist Richmond BrothersCanterbury BullsTaranaki Wildcats
2004Mt Albert Lions4020Marist Richmond BrothersMarist Richmond BrothersHibiscus Coast Raiders
2005Mt Albert Lions2420Canterbury BullsMt Albert LionsWaicoa Bay Stallions
2006Auckland Lions2518Canterbury BullsAuckland LionsNorthern Storm
2007Auckland Lions284Harbour LeagueAuckland LionsCentral Falcons