The side has performed with distinction in this competition having made the top tier Meads Cup section twice in the past 3 seasons.

Buller (often in combination with West Coast) has had some memorable matches against international sides in the past including victory over Australia.

With the formation of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) in 1976 Buller began to struggle as players moved to bigger Unions to further their rugby and work careers.

However the Union has experienced a resurgence in fortunes over the last 4 seasons with the representative team performing well in the Heartland Championship.

Buller Rugby Union is made up of 5 clubs: Buller also have 3 secondary schools who compete in matches: 2018 Squad The 2018 squad will be reduced after a couple of weeks training: L Mundy J Best R Matangi S Eggers L Hateley J Loughnan A Ellis G Duncan R Bonisch Z Walsh C Neilsen J Lepa L Brownlee K Parata K Tetai L Watson S Godwin B Pratt D Rusbatch L Elley J Walter P Foote A Stephens J Lash R Malneek I Ravudra M Feso P Saukuru S Marris M Kaloudigibeci C Jenkins B Collins M Wells A Tailua J Hands H Babbington M McLaren plus two to be added.

In 2014, Buller went through Round Robin Undefeated progressing to the Meads Cup Final only to fall to Mid Canterbury.