About Rapid League

Rapid League is a world-first innovation that debuted in the 2023 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season. Rapid League games are effectively curtain raisers to the regular Tauihi matches, exclusively featuring the New Zealand and Australian Tauihi bench players from either team. These matches are designed to fast-track the development of local youth players and are a standalone competition to Tauihi, featuring a separate ladder and awards. 

The team with the most wins by the end of the season is crowned the Rapid League champion. In 2023, the Mainland Pouākai were named the inaugural Rapid League champions, boasting a league-best record of 10-2.