Teams and Competitions
These competitions include:
The Mitre 10 Cup is the second highest level of professional rugby in New Zealand - after Investec Super Rugby.
The sole women's rugby competition in New Zealand, the Farah Palmer Cup is named after global women's rugby icon Dr Farah Palmer.
The Heartland Championship is made up of twelve teams largely based in towns and rural areas of the country.
The annual rugby sevens tournament for New Zealand men's and women's provincial teams.
Showcasing the best emerging talent in the country, the Jock Hobbs Memorial Under 19 Tournament forms a key talent ID opportunity for the New Zealand Under 20 programme.
The Under 85kg National Club Cup is a new national club competition for weight-restricted rugby.