Play
rugby league
GET INVOLVED
Anyone from age 5 upwards can play rugby league, with grades and levels to suit everyone, wherever you are in Aotearoa. All you need to play are boots and a mouthguard, simply find your local club and register.
FIND A CLUB NEAR ME
DOMESTIC Pathway
Starting at grassroots club rugby league, NZRL offers a clear domestic pathway with representative and national opportunities for youth and seniors across Aotearoa.
Club
Mini mod
Youth
Senior
Representative (DISTRICT/Zone)
National District 9s Tournament
National Youth Tournament
National Men's and Women's Championships
National Men's Premiership & Sky Sport Women's Premiership
NATIONAL
NZ 16s | NZ Secondary Schools Boys & Girls
NZ 16s | NZ Clubs Boys & Girls
NZ 18s | NZ Secondary Schools Boys & Girls & Girls teams
NZ 18s | NZ Clubs Boys & Girls
INTERNATIONAL
Kiwis A
Kiwis
Kiwi Ferns
PLAYER EDUCATION
We want all players to stay healthy and injury-free so they can continue enjoying playing rugby league for as long as possible. Check out our LeagueSmart injury prevention programme and concussion information. We also encourage whānau and supporters to explore our Be A Sport scheme, which encourages positive sideline behaviour.
PLAYER RESOURCES
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Player & Agent Contract
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Player Safety
