NRL Rank 15th CEO Bill MacGowan | Points scored For: 233; Against: 243 | |
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1998 record Wins: 7; Draws: 0; Losses: 5 |
The Auckland Warriors 1998 season was the Auckland Warriors 4th first-grade season. The club competed in Australasia's National Rugby League. The coach of the team was Frank Endacott while Matthew Ridge was the club's captain.
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Milestones
Jersey & Sponsors
For 1998 the Warriors again used a similar style of jersey, produced by Nike, Inc. DB Bitter remained the major sponsor while Bartercard joined as the sleeve sponsor.
Fixtures
The Warriors used Ericsson Stadium as their home ground in 1997, their only home ground since they entered the competition in 1995.
Kiwi Trial matches
After the National Rugby League season had finished the Warriors played in two trial matches against a New Zealand XIII. These matches acted as a trial for the New Zealand Kiwis before the October test against Australia and the tour of Great Britain.
Squad
Twenty nine players were used by the club in 1998, including four players who made their first grade debuts.
Staff
Coaching Staff
Other Teams
Due to the axing of the Reserve grade competition the Auckland Warriors reserve team played in a series of matches against New Zealand Provincial sides.
Awards
Joe Vagana was the Player of the Year.