Rotorua International Stadium has hosted four rugby league Test matches.

The first, held on 16 July 1989 saw the Wally Lewis led Australians defeat New Zealand 8–0 in front of 26,000 fans.

The second Test was held seven years later when New Zealand defeated Papua New Guinea 62–8 in front of only 4,800 fans on 5 October 1996.

The last rugby league international held at the venue as of 2020 was when the Kiwis defeated the PNG Kumuls 76–12 in front of 6,000 fans.

In 2023 the stadium will host the annual NRL pre season NRL All Stars match List of rugby league test and World Cup matches played at Rotorua International Stadium.