Waikato Rugby League

Waikato Rugby League is the local sporting body responsible for the administration of rugby league in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

The WRL are represented by the Waikato rugby league team.

Womens/Waahine games take place at Albert Park - Te Awamutu.

Junior Games take place at Ngaaruawahia High School, Resthills Park, and Hopuhopu Sports Grounds.

[1] Waikato club championship winners since 1986: Between 2002 - 2007 Waikato aligned itself with Coastlines and the Bay of Plenty to create the Waicoa Bay Championship: The Waikato club championship resumed in 2009 WaiCoa Bays Championship resumed in 2011: Bay of Plenty Clubs break away from the competition, Leaving it as The "WaiCoa Championship" The Waikato club championship resumed in 2015: WaiCoa Bays Championship resumed in 2016: The Waikato club championship resumed in 2017: The Waikato rugby league team has competed in New Zealand Rugby League competitions, notably the Lion Red Cup as The Waikato Cougars and Bartercard Premiership.