Jersey Information
In March 1993 the official Auckland Warriors jersey was shown for the first time to the public at a lavish launch attended by New South Wales Rugby League General Manager John Quayle, former Australian Kangaroos captain Wally Lewis, former New Zealand Kiwis captain Fred Ah Koi and media from all major networks and publications.
The Auckland Warriors official launch where the teams jersey was introduced by CEO Ian Robson and modelled by team members from the clubs Academy team (from left) Meti Noovao, Willie Poching, Henry Paul, Julian O'Neill and Bryan Henare.
Official Supplier
Canterbury of New Zealand (CCC)
The official supplier jersey was produced in limited numbers by Canterbury of New Zealand (CCC). It was made of 100% cotton and as with 1993 CCC produced jerseys for other clubs like the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Newcastle Knights the embroidered company logo was located above the NSWRL badge. The placing of the CCC logo is the main difference between the 1993 and 1994 versions of the Auckland Warriors jerseys. Others include the 1994 containing polyester and some variations having sleeve sponsors.
Variations
Peerless
There is a few Peerless jerseys that have both the NSWRL badge and a collar tag that says 1993 but there is a bit of debate on whether it is in fact a 1993 jersey or just uses an old tag from the previous year.
Players Jerseys
As far as I know the only versions available were given to club staff, sponsors, celebrities and players doing promo work and the Warriors Academy team that toured Australia.
The Auckland Warriors Colts was the very first team to ever wear the jersey in March 19 1993 against the Northland U19 team belting them 54-0. The game served as a curtain raiser to the Round 2 clash between the Brisbane Broncos and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Carlaw Park which was sponsored by the Warriors.
David Fatialofa playing for the Warriors Colts at Carlaw Park.
