Rugby league in New Zealand

Rugby league in New Zealand
Governing body	New Zealand Rugby League
National team	New Zealand
First played	June 13, 1908, Wellington
Registered players	24,000 (total) 3,550 (adult)
Clubs	142
Competitions
Club
Bartercard Cup
Auckland Rugby League
Northland Rugby League
Waikato Rugby League
Audience records
Single match	47,363- 1988 Kiwis vs Australia. Eden Park, Auckland

Rugby league in New Zealand dates back to the very beginning of the sport beyond its roots in England. It is today a popular team sport played in New Zealandwith participation and interest considered to be concentrated in the Auckland region There are around 22,000 registered rugby league players in New Zealand.
New Zealand played an integral role in the history of rugby league football. Of all rugby league nations New Zealand was second only to England to compete in international competition.

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