Papakura Sea Eagles
The Papakura Sea Eagles are an Auckland rugby league club based in Papakura. The Sea Eagles currently compete in the Fox Memorial competition run by the Auckland Rugby League.
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| Club information | |
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| Full name | Papakura Sea Eagles Rugby League Sports Club |
| Colours | Maroon and White |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Website | papakurarugbyleague.co.nz/ |
| Current details | |
| Ground(s) |
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| Coach | Richie Blackmore |
| Manager | Dave Blackmore |
| Captain | Roman Blackmore |
| Competition | Auckland Rugby League |
| Records | |
| Premierships | 2016 |
| Minor premiership | 2002, 2005, 2007 |
| Roope Rooster | 2007 |
| Sharman Cup | 1936, 1937 |
History
The Papakura Rugby League Club formed in 1931. On March 26 60 players enrolled.[1] They applied to the Papakura Town Board for use of the reserve at Papakura. This was granted as the entire club had switched over from Rugby Union meaning they had no competition for the field. The council said that if a representative rugby game was being played on the field then the league team could use Prince Edward Park (which later became their home ground and remains so to this day).[2] On Saturday, 18 April they played a practice match with Mount Wellington at Papakura.[3] The match was won by Mt Wellington by 8 points to 5. Papakura's points came from an unconverted try to Johnstone, and I. Wilson kicked a penalty goal.[4]
Their first ever grade wins were in the 1931 and 1932 second grade which was essentially the modern day equivalent of the second division.
They won the Sharman Cup in 1936 by winning the Senior B grade having finished runner up in 1935. They won the Walmsley Shield in 1936 also. In 1937 they once again won the Sharman Cup.
Kiwi Representatives
To date seven players from the club have represented the New Zealand national rugby league team:[5]
- Bevin Hough: 1950,53;
- Brian Lee: 1961,62,63;
- Reg Cooke: 1961,64;
- Roger Tait: 1965,66,67,
- Lyndsay Proctor: 1974,75,
- Gary Kemble: 1980,81,82,83,84,85,86;
- Kelly Shelford: 1989,90,91.
- Jason Taumalolo: 1997
Notable Juniors
Papakura Senior Team Records (1931-1940)
The season record for the most senior men’s team in the club.
| Season | Grade | Name | Played | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Position (Teams) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 2nd Grade | Papakura | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1st of 8 |
| 1932 | 2nd Grade | Papakura | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1st of 9 (won the final 5-2 v Otahuhu) |
| 1933 | 2nd Grade | Papakura | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 teams (unknown finishing position) |
| 1934 | 2nd Grade | Papakura | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 23 | 2nd of 6 |
| 1935 | Senior B (Sharman Cup) | Papakura | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 133 | 50 | 83 | 14 | 2nd of 4 |
| 1936 | Senior B (Sharman Cup) | Papakura | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 23 | 100 | 16 | 1st of 5 |
| 1937 | Senior B (Sharman Cup) | Papakura | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 304 | 74 | 230 | 28 | 1st of 9 |
| 1938 | 1st Grade (Fox Memorial) | Papakura | 15 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 153 | 279 | -126 | 4 | 9th of 9 |
| 1939 | 1st Grade (Fox Memorial) | Papakura | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 132 | 256 | -124 | 6 | 9th of 9 |
| 1940 | 1st Grade (Fox Memorial) | Papakura | 15 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 131 | 387 | -256 | 2 | 9th of 9 |
| 1931-40 | TOTAL | 92 | 45 | 3 | 44 | 976 | 1069 | -93 | 93 |
References
- "Papakura Club Formed". The New Zealand Herald. LXVIII (20828). 21 March 1931. p. 16. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Papakura Town Board". Auckland Star. LXII (70). 24 March 1931. p. 5. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- "League Football/Mount Wellington Rugby League Club". The New Zealand Herald. LXVIII (20851). 18 April 1931. p. 6. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- "Several Practices Held". The New Zealand Herald. LXVIII (20852). 20 April 1931. p. 12. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- Papakura Sea Eagles Club Historical Information Archived 5 June 2010 at the Wayback Machine Auckland Rugby League, 2009