For most of the 20th century it was said that ‘when Auckland rugby is strong, New Zealand rugby is strong’. Ten of the All Black team that won the first World Cup final in 1987 came from Auckland. Established in 1883, the Auckland Rugby Football Union consistently set the benchmark for other provincial teams. Its success made it one of the teams others liked to beat – and see beaten. Auckland currently plays in the professional ITM Cup. Along with Northland and North Harbour, it makes up the Blues Super Rugby franchise.
Auckland’s Eden Park, the official home of Auckland rugby since 1925 (and viewed by many as the home of New Zealand rugby) has seen many great performances by Auckland and the All Blacks. Both the if you can help.
- Regional rugby1
- Overview2
- Provincial competitions3
- Northland rugby4
- North Harbour rugby5
- Auckland rugby6
- Counties Manukau rugby7
- Waikato rugby8
- Thames Valley rugby9
- Bay of Plenty rugby10
- King Country rugby11
- Taranaki rugby12
- East Coast rugby13
- Poverty Bay rugby14
- Hawke's Bay rugby15
- Whanganui rugby16
- Manawatu rugby17
- Horowhenua Kapiti rugby18
- Wairarapa Bush rugby19
- Wellington rugby20
- Buller rugby21
- Tasman rugby22
- West Coast rugby23
- Canterbury rugby24
- Mid Canterbury rugby25
- South Canterbury rugby26
- North Otago rugby27
- Otago rugby28
- Southland rugby29
- Best year ever?30
- Further information31
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