There are approximately 24 trophies which have been competed for in
Auckland Rugby League history by clubs. These include the following for teams; Fox Memorial Shield, Rukutai Shield, Roope Rooster, Stormont Shield, Kiwi Shield, A.R.L. Trophy, Sharman Cup, Lawson Cup, Walmsley Shield, ARL Cup, Norton Cup, Gillett Cup and the Autex Award. Several have also been awarded to players including the Lipscombe Cup, Rothville Trophy, Bert Humphries Memorial, Tetley Trophy, Painter Trophy, Hyland Memorial Cup, Doug Price Memorial Medal, Jack Counihand Trophy, Harry Mackwood Trophy and the Simons Scroll.
Explanation of team trophies • The
Fox Memorial is awarded to the grand final winner of Premier One and is considered the most prestigious trophy in Auckland club rugby league. It was named after
Edward Vincent Fox who played for North Shore, and Auckland before going to fight in
World War I. He was awarded a medal for bravery but suffered a leg injury ending his playing career. From 1910 to 1919 the first grade trophy awarded was the Myers Cup. In the war years the trophy was not officially awarded. Then from 1920 to 1930 the Monteith Shield was awarded to the first grade champions. It was named after the man who had donated it to the league. The Shield is a champion of champions playoff between the Fox Memorial and Roope Rooster winners and has been competed for since 1925. • The
Kiwi Shield is awarded to the Premier One club with the most points scored from Premiers and Reserves (x1). • Club of the Year. Awarded to the club in Auckland considered to have achieved the most in an all-round sense.
Premier One titles Total Fox Memorial First Grade Titles (includes Myers Cup and Monteith Shield) •
16:
Mt Albert •
13:
Otahuhu, •
12:
Ponsonby,
Richmond •
8:
City Rovers •
7:
Northcote,
Pt Chevalier •
6:
North Shore Albions/Devonport United,
Marist •
5:
Glenora •
4: Eastern United •
3:
Manukau •
2:
Newton Rangers,
Ellerslie,
Howick, Western United,
Manurewa •
1:
Grafton Athletic,
Maritime, Mt Wellington,
Te Atatu,
Otara,
Mangere East,
Hibiscus Coast, and
Papakura.
Roope Rooster Premier two and three titles • The
Sharman Cup has been awarded to the Premier 2 Championship winners in recent years; however, originally it was awarded to the Premier 2 Minor Championship winners. It was gifted to Auckland Rugby League in October 1934 by Mr. Sharman of George Court and Sons. He was moving from New Zealand to live in England and wished to leave a happy memory behind of his involvement in Auckland rugby league.{{cite news • The
Lawson Cup was awarded to the Premier 2 Major Champions, and in essence it has been replaced by the Sharman Cup. • The
Norton Cup was originally awarded to the Senior B Grade (second division) champions however in 1931 it was awarded to the reserve grade winners which superseded the second division for a period of time. • The
Phelan Shield has been awarded to the Premier 3 Major Champions. The Phelan Shield replaced the
ARL Trophy (first awarded in 1989); however, from 2015 it was awarded to the Premier 2 Minor Champion as the competition reverted to a two-division structure. It was donated to the league in 1934 by
Ted Phelan and was won in its inaugural season by
Newton Rangers.{{cite news
Explanation of player trophies • The
Fox Memorial Player of the Year is awarded to the player who accrues the most votes from coaches voting for the best player in their team and the opposing team. • The
Lipscombe Cup is awarded to the Premier One sportsman of the year, chosen by the Senior Management Committee, from nominations received from Premier clubs. • The
Rothville Trophy is awarded to the Premier One player of the year, selected by the Auckland Coach. • The
Bert Humphries Memorial is awarded to the most improved forward and back in Premier One and is selected by the Auckland coach/selector. • The
Tetley Trophy is awarded to the Premier One player scoring the most tries during the Rukutai Shield competition. • The
Lance Painter Rose Bowl is awarded to the Premier One player kicking the most goals during the Rukutai Shield competition. It was donated by Lance Painter in June, 1944 to be awarded for place kicking.{{cite news • The
Hyland Memorial Cup is awarded to the most outstanding Premier/Senior Coach selected by the Senior Management Committee. • The
Doug Price Memorial Medal is awarded to the player of the day in the Premier One Grand Final and is selected by a sub committee appointed by the board of directors.
Player trophies by year in premier one ==See also==