Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Formerly known as | Lower Hunter |
| Instituted | 2006 |
| Inaugural season | 2007 |
| Number of teams | 55 |
| Country | Australia |
| Premiers | Dora Creek Swampies (2022) |
| Most titles | Dora Creek Swampies (4 titles) |
| Website | |
| Broadcast partner | Bar TV Sports (Australia) |
Newcastle & Hunter Community Rugby League is the governing body of second tier rugby league in the Newcastle and Hunter region. Formed in 2006 after a merger between the Maitland & Coalfields Rugby League and Lower Hunter Rugby League Competitions. It is now the largest senior Rugby League competition in the world. Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League competitions consists of five senior men's divisions, A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, Northern Conference & Southern Conference, as well as two Ladies League Tag divisions and Ladies Tackle. Currently there are over 50 men's teams, as well as 18 Ladies League Tag teams and 8 Ladies Tackle teams.