Manawatu Rugby League

[1] They are currently part of the Mid-Central zone along with Taranaki Rugby League.

Only one player from Manawatu has ever made the New Zealand national rugby league team.

Between 2002 and 2007 Manawatu Rugby League fielded a side in the national Bartercard Cup.

Western Alliance was created in 2003 when clubs from Taranaki, Wellington and Manawatu competed in a 12-team regional competition.

In 2007 Kia Ora Warriors ended Waitara's two-year reign as Western Alliance champion with a resolute, 29-20 win in the grand final.