2022 Auckland Rugby League season
The 2022 Auckland Rugby League season will be its 114th season since the founding of the Auckland Rugby League in 1909.
The season began with a northern regional age group representative competition for under 16's (Shaun Johnson Shield) and under 18's (Dean Bell Cup). The finals were held on April 2 at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland. Tāmaki ki te Tonga (South) defeated Tāmaki ki te Raki (North) 20 points to 12 to win the U16 Shaun Johnson Shield. The Under 18 Dean Bell Cup was won by Tāmaki ki te Uru (West), who beat Tāmaki ki te Raki (North) 46–12.[1] The Ruben Wiki Cup for the New Zealand Under 20s teams was won by Akarana Falcons, representing the North Shore and West Auckland clubs. They beat the South Island Scorpions 34-16 in the final at Mt Smart Stadium on April 16. Following this match the New Zealand Women's premiership final was played between Akarana Falcons and Counties-Manukau Stingrays, with Akarana winning their first title in 11 years when they won 24-12.
Season news
Fox Memorial
The Fox Memorial competition for senior teams for 2022 has been shortened due to covid. It will be played over 13 weekends following a later start date than usual (May 7). There will be 2 sections with 10 teams in each with the sections organised based on finishing positions in the senior competitions from the 2021 season. The top 6 teams will progress to the Fox Memorial Premiership after 9 rounds and play in a series of knockout games. The top qualifying team from each section will then compete for the Fox Memorial Shield. Teams who finish in the 7-10 positions will playoff for the Sharman Cup.[2]
The 2 sections are as follows:
- Section 1: Howick Hornets, Mount Albert Lions, Point Chevalier Pirates, Bay Roskill Vikings, Northcote Tigers, Waitemata Seagulls, Otara Scorpions, Manukau Magpies, Manurewa Marlins, and Hibiscus Coast Raiders
- Section 2: Glenora Bears, Otahuhu Leopards, Marist Saints, Richmond Rovers, Te Atatu Roosters, Mangere East Hawks, Pakuranga Jaguars, Papakura Sea Eagles, Papatoetoe Panthers, Ponsonby Ponies-Glenfield Greyhounds
Fox Memorial competition
Section 1 Standings
Section 2 Standings
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