Rugby league in New Zealand

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Rugby league in New Zealand
New Zealand celebrating their 2008 Rugby League World Cup victory
Country	New Zealand
Governing body	New Zealand Rugby League
National team(s)	New Zealand
Nickname(s)	Kiwis
First played	13 June 1908, Wellington
Registered players	24,000 (total)[1] 3,550 (adult)
Clubs	142
Club competitions
National Rugby League (1 team) Bartercard Cup Auckland Rugby League Northland Rugby League Waikato Rugby League Taranaki Rugby League
Audience records
Single match	47,363 - 1988 Kiwis vs Australia. Eden Park, Auckland

Rugby league in New Zealand dates to the beginning of the sport in England. New Zealand played an integral role in the history of rugby league football. Of all rugby league nations New Zealand was second only to England to compete in international competition.