Sport | Rugby league |
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Inaugural season | 2000 |
Ceased | 2007 |
Replaced by | Bartercard Premiership |
Number of teams | 10 |
Country | New Zealand |
Last Premiers | Auckland Lions (2007) |
Most titles | Mount Albert Lions (3 titles) |
Website | leaguenet.co.nz |
The Bartercard Cup (successor of the Lion Red Cup) was the top level rugby league club competition in New Zealand from 2000 until 2007. For the entire life of the tournament it was sponsored by Bartercard. The cup was administered by the New Zealand Rugby League. The tournament was discontinued by the NZRL in 2007 and was replaced by the Bartercard Premiership in 2008.