The New Zealand Residents (also previously known as New Zealand 'A', New Zealand XIII, the Lion Red Cup XIII and currently known as the Bartercard Premiership Selection) are a New Zealandrugby league football representative side that is selected from players competing on teams based in New Zealand, as compared to expat Kiwis competing with clubs based in other countries.
Since then team has reverted to being known as the New Zealand Residents, with a New Zealand 'A' taking the field in 2006 made up of overseas based professional players.[10]
The Residents have also competed in the World Sevens.
2016- NZ RESIDENTS VS MAORI XIII - Game played at Davies Park, Huntly, NZ 15/10/2016
FINAL SCORE - NZ Residents Win 30-10
2017- NZ RESIDENTS VS MAORI XIII - Game played at Pullman Park, Auckland, NZ 14/10/2017
FINAL SCORE - NZ Maori Win 22-16
2017 selection
The Residents side played a New Zealand Māori XIII on 14 October 2017.[13] The Residents were coached by Rod Ratu assistant coach Andrew Auimatagi, trainer Jason McCarthy and manager Alana Lockhorst and include; Uila Aiolupo, Jethro Friend, Roman Hifo, Paulos Latu, Alan Niulevu, Raymond Talimalie, Taylor Bear (Counties Manukau Stingrays), Tevin Arona, Chris Bamford, James Baxendale, Phil Nati, Nathan Saumalu, Matthew Sauni (Canterbury Bulls), Siua Otunuku, Daniel Palavi, Cole Waaka (Air Force & NZDF), Tevita Satae (Akarana Falcons) and Nick Read (Waikato).[14]
Jerseys
The 2009 Bartercard Premiership Selection jersey
References
^ abcCoffey and Wood The Kiwis: 100 Years of International Rugby LeagueISBN1-86971-090-8