The Howick Hornets are a rugby league club in Cockle Bay, Auckland, on Paparoa Road, and the club was formed in 1961. Its website describes a club with members of all ages, some of whom have been with it since the start, and whose children now play too. The club says it upholds teamwork, sportsmanship and dedication, and that it works to build a strong sense of community on and off the field. Its website has a news corner for league news, games and players, with a section for upcoming activities.
Members join an online community that gives them access to match tickets and sports events, so they can get tickets to upcoming games faster. The club sits in the East Auckland rugby league scene, and for a family in Cockle Bay or Howick who wants a local club with a long history, the Hornets are the place to start. Our pick for a rugby league club with six decades of local roots.