Manurewa Marlins


The Manurewa Marlins are a rugby league club based in Manurewa, New Zealand. In 2018 the Marlins will compete in Auckland Rugby League's Sharman Cup competition.
Between 2000 and 2003 they competed in the national Bartercard Cup competition.

Notable players

Notable Former Players include Henry Fa'afili, Joe Galuvao, Greg Eastwood, Jesse Bromwich, Kenny Bromwich, Peta Hiku, Ligi Sao and Sitaleki Akauola.
Erin Clark who studied at Manurewa High school and has played for the New Zealand Warriors and the Gold Coast Titans.
Lance Hohaia and Mark Tookey also spent time at Manurewa whilst playing for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.
Another former NRL, Super League and Kiwi test representative who spent time at Manurewa was Richard Blackmore, who acted as a player/coach before moving to Ōtāhuhu, where he coached the Premier team from 2006–2010.

Bartercard Cup

The Marlins played four season in the Bartercard cup, making the playoffs just once. They did however win in their first finals appearance, beating the Otahuhu Leopards, before going down against eventual runners up, the Eastern Tornadoes. In 2004 their place was taken by the Counties Manukau Jetz.

Manurewa Senior Team Records (2000-03 +2022)

The season record for the most senior men’s team in the club.
SeasonGradeNamePldWDLPFPAPDPtsPosition
2000Bartercard CupManurewa Marlins22112963352111224Seven
2001Bartercard CupManurewa Marlins22131865751314427Fifth, Lost Elimination Semifinal
2002Bartercard CupManurewa Marlins165110377511-13411Eighth
2003Bartercard CupManurewa Marlins16619480544-6413Seventh
20221st Grade Manurewa Marlins8107132286-15428th of 9 in sect. 1, L v Northcote 28-18 in champ prel final, L v Hibiscus Coast 34-10 in champ QF
2000-2003 +2022TOTAL843654322792375-9679