Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Formerly known as | Maitland & Coalfields Rugby League & Lower Hunter Rugby League |
| Instituted | 2006 |
| Inaugural season | 2007 |
| Number of teams | 45 |
| Country | Australia |
| Grand Final Winners | Waratah Mayfield Cheetahs (2025) |
| 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 and the 4th tier of Rugby League in Australia.
It is now the largest senior Rugby League competition in the world. Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League competitions consist of five senior men's divisions, A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, D Grade Northern Conference & D Grade Southern Conference. The league also has three Ladies League Tag divisions. Currently there are over 45 men's teams from 37 clubs and 21 Ladies League Tag teams.