New Zealand Māori rugby league team
Representative rugby league team made up of Māori players from New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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New Zealand Māori rugby league team is a rugby league representative side made up of New Zealand Māori players. The side represents the New Zealand Māori Rugby league. Like its union counterpart, the rugby league team previously competed in international competitions.
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Team information | |
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Head coach | Ben Gardiner |
Captain | Joseph Tapine |
Team results | |
First international | |
Australia 24–14 Māori (Sydney, Australia; 1908) | |
Biggest win | |
Māori 64–4 Tokelau (Ericsson Stadium No.2, Auckland; 2006) | |
Biggest defeat | |
Māori 0–29 Great Britain (Auckland, New Zealand; 20 July 1910) | |
World Cup | |
Appearances | 1 (first time in 2000) |
Best result | Pool Stage |
With some controversy, the team participated in the 2000 World Cup as Aotearoa Māori.[1] The Super League International Board had agreed to give a place in their World Cup to the New Zealand Māori team as they attempted to gain allies during the Super League war.[1] Despite that World Cup not taking place, the Rugby League International Federation repeated the offer for the 2000 World Cup when it replaced the Super League International Board following the end of the dispute.[1]