Rowe Cup

The Rowe Cup is an annual inter-provincial rugby league tournament in New Zealand. It is contested by teams representing the various rugby league districts and zones throughout the country. The competition provides a pathway for players to gain representative experience and potentially be selected for higher honors, such as the New Zealand national rugby league team (the Kiwis).

The tournament's history extends back several decades, and it holds significant importance in the New Zealand rugby league landscape, particularly in fostering talent development outside of the professional National Rugby League (NRL) system. The Rowe Cup typically features a round-robin format, culminating in a final match between the top two teams.

The specific format and participating teams can vary from year to year, but the competition remains a key component of the domestic rugby league calendar in New Zealand. It is named after a significant figure in the history of New Zealand rugby league, although details of the individual's identity are often referenced in historical reports concerning rugby league within New Zealand. The winner of the Rowe Cup is considered the champion provincial rugby league team in New Zealand for that year.