| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 2010 |
| Inaugural season | 2010 |
| Number of teams | 54 |
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| Website | [8] |
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Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League is the governing body of second tier Rugby Football League in the Newcastle and Hunter region. Formed in 2010 after a merger between the Maitland Rugby League and Lower Hunter Rugby League Competitions. It is now the largest senior Rugby League competition in Country Rugby League. Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League or NHRL consists of four senior men's divisions, A Grade, B Grade, C Grade and D Grade. In 2016 Ladies League Tag was introduced and in twelve months the Ladies competition has tripled in size.