Rugby league in New Zealand
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Rugby league in New Zealand dates to the beginning of the sport in England. 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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Rugby league in New Zealand | |
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Country | New Zealand |
Governing body | New Zealand Rugby League |
National team(s) | New Zealand |
Nickname(s) | Kiwis |
First played | 13 June 1908, Wellington |
Registered players | 24,000 (total)[1] 3,550 (adult) |
Clubs | 142 |
Club competitions | |
National Rugby League (1 team) Bartercard Cup Auckland Rugby League Northland Rugby League Waikato Rugby League Taranaki Rugby League | |
Audience records | |
Single match | 47,363 - 1988 Kiwis vs Australia. Eden Park, Auckland |
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