Auckland City Vulcans

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Auckland City Vulcans
Club information
Founded1994
Exited1994
Former details
Ground(s)
Coach Gary Prohm
Competition Lion Red Cup

The Auckland City Vulcans were a New Zealand rugby league club that represented Auckland City in the 1994 Lion Red Cup. They were replaced in 1995 by the Auckland Warriors' Colts team.

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Notable players

Notable players included Stacey Jones, Vinnie Weir, Mark Faumuina, Aaron Lester, Danny Lima, Jason Mackie, Doc Murray, Meti Noovao and Mike Setefano. [1]

Season results

SeasonPldWDLPFPAPDPtsPositionFinals
199422141751736315429FifthLost Elimination Play-off

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References

  1. Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1994. p.115