Waikato rugby league team
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Waikato Rugby League Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | Cougars |
| Colours | Black Red Yellow |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Exited | 2009 |
| Former details | |
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| Competition | Bartercard Premiership |
| Records | |
| Premierships | 1997 |
| Rugby League Cup | 1922-24, 1927, 1930, 1932, 1975-76, 1997-99 |
The Waikato rugby league team (also known as the Waikato Cougars, formerly as South Auckland) is a New Zealand rugby league team that represents the Waikato Rugby League in New Zealand Rugby League competitions. They competed in the Lion Red Cup from 1994 to 1996, the Super League Challenge Cup in 1997 and the Bartercard Premiership in 2008 and 2009.