History

Museum

New Zealand Rugby League Museum

The New Zealand Rugby League Museum was opened at Rugby League House, 7 Beasley Avenue, Penrose, Auckland in December 2007 and extended in late 2010.

It showcases items such as team and individual photos dating from 1907 through to today; scrapbooks of newspaper clippings; match and test programs; trophies, and representative caps and jerseys - the earliest of which dates from 1927.

The collection also includes the original signed contract for the 1907 All Golds, the first ever rugby league team to tour internationally.

*** Please note that the Rugby League World Cup is not in the Museum at present. It is in the UK promoting the upcoming RLWC2013.

Museum Information:

  • The museum is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11.00am until 3.00pm, if possible please phone before coming as sometimes the Museum is used for meetings.
  • Groups are very welcome. There is roadside parking available.
  • The Museum Explorer Quiz is available to anyone young or old who wishes to attempt it. It is proving especially popular with groups of young people.
  • Entry is $2 per person, please bring cash (or a cheque for large groups) as we don't have Eftpos.
  • Visits outside these times can be arranged by phoning Don Hammond via the NZRL head office on +64 9 525 5592 or by email on nzrlkiwis@e3.net.nz

Making Donations or Contributions to the Museum
Don Hammond our Museum Curator is the contact person for anyone wishing to donate money or items to the Museum.