The Tasmanian Rugby League was founded at a meeting at Heathorn's Hotel, Hobart on 2 December 1953 and the first competition was held in 1954 with teams including Bellerive (Eastern Suburbs), Taroona, Newtown and Canterbury.
The Tasmanian Rugby League was established at a gathering at Heathorn's Hotel, Hobart on 2 December 1953 and the initial competition commenced in 1954 with teams including Bellerive (Eastern Suburbs), Taroona, Newtown, and Canterbury.