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The 2004 New Zealand rugby league season was the 97th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the fifth season of the Bartercard Cup competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The Mt Albert Lions won the Cup by defeating the Marist Richmond Brothers 40-20 in the Grand Final. ==International competitions== The New Zealand Kiwis played Australia at North Harbour Stadium as part of the Tri-Nations tournament. The match was drawn 16-all. New Zealand finished third in the tournament, after failing to win in Great Britain. Earlier in the year New Zealand had lost the ANZAC Test 37-10 in Newcastle. New Zealand were coached by Daniel Anderson and for the Tri-Nations included; Vinnie and Louis Anderson, Roy Asotasi, Jason and Nathan Cayless, Alex Chan, Joe Galuvao, Dene Halatau, Shontayne Hape, David Kidwell, Wairangi Koopu, Ali Lauiti'iti, Thomas Leuluai, Francis Meli, Robbie Paul, Tony Puletua, Paul Rauhihi, Logan Swann, Motu Tony, Clinton Toopi, Matt Utai, Nigel Vagana, Lesley Vainikolo, Brent Webb, Paul Whatuira, captain Ruben Wiki, Jamahl Lolesi, Henry Fa'afili and Sonny Bill Williams. Sione Faumuina, Tevita Latu, Stephen Kearney and Jerry Seuseu played in the ANZAC Test but did not tour at the end of the year. ---- ---- New Zealand hosted the 2004 Pacific Cup which was played between New Zealand Māori, Fiji, Samoa, New Caledonia, Tonga and the Cook Islands. New Zealand Māori were coached by Tawera Nikau who was assisted by Terry Hermansson.〔(Taranaki pair picked for NZ Maori cup team ) ''Taranaki Daily News'', 7 October 2004〕 The team included Aoterangi Herangi, Charlie Herekotukutuku, Herewini Rangi, Sonny Whakarau and Odell Manuel. During the season the New Zealand Māori Rugby League was put under New Zealand Rugby League administration after racking up $85,000 worth of debt.〔(Maori rugby league in tatters over $85,000 unpaid bill ) ''Sunday Star-Times'', 20 June 2004〕 A New Zealand A side hosted New South Wales Country and, four months later, a Jim Beam Cup selection. The team included Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Paul Atkins, David Fisiiahi, Paul Fisiiahi, Misi Taulapapa, Karl Johnson, Corey Lawrie, captain Steve Buckingham, Simon Mannering, Daniel Vasau, Kane Ferris and Lee Tamatoa.〔(Pupil rules over teacher ) ''The Press'', 3 July 2004〕〔〔(Forwards honoured ) ''The Press'', 1 November 2004〕〔(NZ A team to play NSW Selection ) ''AAP'', 6 October 2004〕 They defeated the Country side 36-18 but lost to the Jim Beam Cup side 18-6.〔 Both teams took on Auckland in warm up matches. Auckland were coached by Stan Martin and included Paul Fisiiahi, Karl Johnson, Misi Taulapapa, Herewini Rangi, Anthony Swann and Paul Atkins.〔(Aucklanders must back up after NSW Country clash ) ''New Zealand Herald'' 29 June 2004〕 Auckland defeated NSW Country 22-14 but lost to the Jim Beam Cup side 30-28.〔Coffey, John and Bernie Wood ''Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009'', 2009. ISBN 978-1-86969-366-4, p.341.〕 A Residents team had competed at the Rugby League World Sevens earlier in the year. Coached by Graeme Norton, that team included Daniel Floyd, Steve Matai, Regan Wigg, Shannon Stowers and Gary Tupou.〔(Sevens tournament made for speedsters ) ''New Zealand Herald'', 23 January 2004〕〔(World Sevens Teams ) ''rleague.com'', 23 January 2004〕 The Russian team toured the South Island, playing matches against the Tasman Orcas, the West Coast, Southland and Otago.〔(Russian team a big unknown for Orcas ) ''The Nelson Mail'', 10 April 2004〕〔(Russian league team heads for South Island ) ''The Press'', 5 July 2003〕 They lost to the Tasman Orcas 32-16 in the opening game of the tour. Sonny Bill Williams was named the New Zealand Rugby League's player of the year while referee Glen Black was named referee of the year.〔(Trophy to Williams; NZRL awards triumph ) ''The Press'', 4 December 2004〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「2004 New Zealand rugby league season」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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