Southern NZ fans brace for own team in 2026
New Zealand may soon have a second NRL franchise
the dream of a second NRL club in NZ is alive
Business of Sport: the dream of a second NRL club in NZ is alive
NRL Expansion: The Path To 20 Teams
A South Island bid – with a team based in Christchurch, where an inner-city covered stadium is currently being constructed – is in its formative stages and is shaping as the best chance of a second club being situated across the Tasman.