The main feature of the year was the National Competition, run by the New Zealand Rugby League.

[2] Four teams contested the National Premiership, all in a single division round robin followed by a final.

[3] Pulman Park, Auckland Note: (P) = Premiers, (R) = Relegated to Championship for 2023 Select matches were broadcast live by Sky Sport.

In the First Grade Fox Memorial Premiership, the Pt Chevalier Pirates claimed a 14 – 12 victory over the Glenora Bears in the final at Mount Smart Stadium.

[5] The New Zealand Warriors played in their 28th professional first grade season in the Australian National Rugby League competition.