Hibiscus Coast Raiders

The "Hibiscus Coast Raiders" are a New Zealand rugby league side. They previously played in the Bartercard Cup but now just play in Auckland Rugby League's Fox Memorial competition. Before Brian McClennan took over as coach they were a second division side, but he took them to Auckland's first division and a Bartercard Cup premiership before leaving for Mt Albert. Harbour League now represents the area in the Bartercard Cup.

Notable Players

Notable Former Players include; Daniel Floyd, Karl Temata, Shannon Stowers, Iafeta Paleaaesina.

Bartercard Cup

"See Also: Bartercard Cup seasons 2000-2002 & Bartercard Cup seasons 2003-2005."

The Raiders missed out on a top five spot in their debut year but turned things around so much in 2001 that they dominated the competition, winning the Grand Final. They made the Grand Final again in 2002, losing to the Mt Albert Lions. They were never a major threat in the competition after this however, either bowing out in the first round or not making the play-offs at all. In a way they were a victim of their own success, many players were bought up into the New Zealand Warriors squad and their coach was headhunted by Mt Albert.

*Two points for a bye awarded as the Ngongotaha Chiefs left the competition.

References

* [http://nzrl.co.nz/page/hibiscus_coast_raiders.html NZRL Raiders Page]
* [http://www.aucklandleague.co.nz/sports_clubdetail.asp?club=5 ARL Raiders Page]