The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is the governing body for the sport of rugby league football in New Zealand. The NZRL was founded on the 25 April 1910 in preparation for a tour of Great Britain that same year.
The NZRL administers the Kiwis, the New Zealand national team. Currently they manage the National Zonal Competition, a seven Zone national competition played at 15s, 17s and Premiers, as well as many age group and school competitions. They have previously managed the now defunct Lion Red Cup and Bartercard Cup competitions.
The NZRL is an incorporated society under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. The current patron of the NZRL is Sir Peter Leitch, who replaced Helen Clark in the role in 2011.
Read more about New Zealand Rugby League: History, Staff, Zones, Legends of League
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