The 1945 Auckland Rugby League season was its 37th. Ōtāhuhu Rovers achieved several milestones in the 1945 season. They won the Rukutai Shield for the second time but the first as a stand-alone club with their win in 1942 season coming as a combined side with City Rovers due to senior teams being depleted by the war effort. They won it by earning the most competition points during the first round. Ōtāhuhu went on to win the minor championship for the first time when they finished 1 competition point ahead of the Richmond Rovers. In a somewhat confusing format the top 4 teams then played off for the major championship. Ōtāhuhu were defeated in the semi final by Ponsonby United, who then lost the final to Richmond. The league then declared that Ōtāhuhu as minor champions and Richmond as 'major' champions should play off to find the major champion for the season. Ōtāhuhu won 11–5 to become the official senior club champion for the 1945 season. At a meeting on September 26 several delegates "expressed the opinion that the minor and major competitions had been a muddle and more consideration should be given to them next season". With chairman Watson saying a conference would be arranged for a "more definite policy after consultations with all senior clubs". The Dickson medal for the most sportsmanlike player was awarded to Jim Fogarty of the Ōtāhuhu side, while V. Fredatovich won the same for the City 3rd grade team. Brian Nordgren set a record for the most number of points scored in a season in all games and was presented with a silver cup. At the same time Colin Riley (Ōtāhuhu) was presented with the Painter Trophy for the most successful goal kicker.
In representative competition matches Auckland had two wins over South Auckland (Waikato), another over West Coast, and two against Wellington. Auckland Māori lost to Huntly District at Davies Park in Huntly, while they also went down to Auckland Pākehā at Carlaw Park. Auckland had a strong representation in the North Island side as always in their inter-island match with South Island with 11 players selected for the team which won 18–8.
Annual General Meetings and Club News.
Auckland Junior Management Committee.
The Junior Control Board held their first meeting at the ARL League Rooms on Tuesday, March 15 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was W. F. Clarke. Their annual meeting was held on Tuesday, April 10 at 8pm in the League Rooms, Chamber of Commerce Building, Courthouse Lane. Their assistant secretary was Ivan Stonex. At their annual meeting the following members were elected:- Messrs. G. Bathchelor, W. Dormer, A. Strong, S.M. McClure, W. W. Berger, C. Howe, E. Renner, L. Healy, and Ivan Stonex. Stonex had been elected chairman and would also represent them on the board of control.
Auckland Schoolboy Control Board.
Maurice Wetherill was appointed chairman of the School Control Board. Permission was given to the School Boy Control Board for an intermediate team to travel to Christchurch and the West Coast in August. On October 27 Auckland Rugby League held their Schoolboy Gala. Prizes were presented by chairman Watson, and went to: Goal Kicking; Senior – Keenan (Green Lane), Intermediate – Carter (Newton), Junior – Herewini (Point Chevalier), 50 Yards; (seven-a-side midgets) - Marsden 1, Nesbitt 2; 75 Yards (seven-a-side) Osborne (Richmond) 1, Moore (Richmond) 2, 75 yards (junior): Gavin (Green Lane) 1, Gissing (Ellerslie) 2, 100 yards (intermediate): Christian (Otahuhu) 1, Hayson (Newton) 2. 100 yards (senior): Menzies (Ellerslie) 1, Keenan (Green Lane) 2. Tug-of-war (seven-a-side_: City 1, Junior representative football: East 3 West 0, Relay Race (senior): Point Chevalier 1, Marist 2. Relay race (intermediate) Otahuhu 1, Pt Chevalier 2. Relay Race (junior) Otahuhu 1, Green Lane 2. Senior football: Representatives 5 Rest 2. Grand March for Court Cup: Mt Albert 1.
Auckland Referees Association.
The Referees Association held their annual general meeting on March 7, at the Auckland Rugby League board rooms at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was Thomas E. Skinner. On April 4 they advised that the following officials had been elected – President, Mr. Les E. Bull; vice president, Mr. J.G. McGowatt; secretary, Mr. T.E. Skinner; treasurer, Mr. Roy Otto; delegate to Auckland Rugby League, Mr. Ted Mincham; delegate to Junior Control Board, Mr. J. Short; delegate to School Control Board, Mr. J. Cottingham; delegate to New Zealand Referees' Association, Mr. Les E. Bull; auditor, Mr. Percy Rogers; critic Mr. A. Saunders; executive committee, Messrs M. Renton; examination committee, Messrs. Stuart Billman, Roy Otto, Ted Mincham, J. Cottingham, Jack Hawkes.
Avondale League Football Club.
Avondale League Football Club held their annual meeting on Thursday, March 22 in the club's rooms at Avondale Town Hall at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was W.W. Green.
City Rovers Rugby League Football Club.
City Rovers Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting in the Auckland Rugby League Rooms at 7.30pm on Monday, March 5. Their honorary secretary was Ted Girven. The advertised for 3rd grade players to attend a practice at Victoria Park Grandstand on Saturday, March 17 at 2pm. It was reported in March that Hawea Mataira would be unavailable for City this season as he was "in camp and will probably be going overseas shortly with an Expeditionary Force draft". On April 4 the City club applied for life membership of Ernie Asher who had "been prominent in the code for many years". A decision on the application was held over to the following weekend. City advertised for a practice game against another senior side for Carlaw Park on Saturday, April 7 at 2pm.
Ellerslie United Rugby League Club.
Ellerslie United Rugby League Club held their annual meeting at the Parish Hall in Ellerslie on March 15 at 7.30pm. Their honorary secretary was G. Whaley. Ellerslie advertised training at Ellerslie Reserve on Saturday, April 7 at 2pm and noted that they had vacancies in all grades.
Glenora Rugby League Football Club.
Glenora Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at Glen Eden Town Hall Library on Tuesday, March 13 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was Alec Dracevich. On June 20 the Glenora club requested that a senior match be played at Glen Eden with a decision by the board being deferred. It was decided to play the City match against Pt Chevalier at the Glen Eden Recreation Ground on August 18.
Green Lane Rugby League Football Club.
Green Lane Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 28 at 8pm in the Green Lane Fire Station Hall in Green Lane. Their secretary was D. Paviour-Smith.
Marist Brothers Old Boys League Football Club.
Marist Brothers Old Boys League Football Club had their annual meetin on March 6 at the Auckland Rugby League Rooms at 7.45pm. Their honorary secretary was Jack Kirwan.
 In mid May Marist was granted the use of Carlaw Park on Monday, June 4 for a Town v Country benefit match for Jimmy Chalmers, a member of their club who had returned from war service severely injured. He had a leg amputated at the hip as a result of his injuries. The Town team would be represented by Marist and City, while the Country team would be made up from the Manukau and Ōtāhuhu sides with Jack Kirwan writing to confirm arrangements on May 30. In July Marist were given permission to invite a Wellington team to visit Auckland to play the Marist seventh grade team on July 21.
Manukau Rugby League Football Club.
Manukau Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting was held in the Band Room, Queen Street, Onehunga, on Tuesday, February 27 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was H. de Wolfe. On March 17 members of the Manukau club published an In Memoriam notice in the newspapers to remember W.H. Inglis who had been killed in the war on that day in 1944. Manukau advertised a practice for all grades, asking they attend Galway St, Onehunga at 2pm on March 17. Manukau advertised a training for all players at Carlaw Park on Friday, March 30 at 10am. Ralph Martin applied for a transfer from Manukau to Otahuhu but the Manukau club refused. At the following meeting it was decided to refuse the transfer on the ground that he was registered with the Manukau club and would need to stand down for a year. It was intimated that he would therefore switch codes to play rugby union.
Mount Albert League Football Club.
Mount Albert League Football Club scheduled their annual picnic for Tui Glen in Henderson on January 21 but due to "unfavourable weather conditions" postponed it until February 4. Their annual meeting was held on Thursday, March 1 at their headquarters at Fowlds Park in Morningside. Their honorary secretary was F.W. Clement. Mt. Albert advertised a training at Carlaw Park for March 3, with Juniors at 2pm and Seniors at 3pm. Their honorary secretary following their annual meeting was Theo Gabriel. They held another preseason practice at Carlaw Park on March 10 for all grades. They advertised a special meeting of players and coaches at Fowlds Park Pavilion on Monday 28 at 8.15pm. On September 19 the club held their annual dance at the Peter Pan Cabaret. They also held an Art Union competition with winners announced in the New Zealand Herald on October 17. They held their prize giving at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, October 30.
Newton Rangers Rugby League Club.
Newton Rangers Rugby League Club held their 35th annual meeting was held at the ARL League Rooms on Courthouse Lane on Monday, March 12 at 8pm. Their acting secretary was W. Preston. They advertised for all players intending to play to attend a training at 2pm on Saturday, March 17 at 2pm. Their honorary secretary was W.G. Simms. Following their "enthusiastic" annual meeting it was reported that the club was undergoing a "reorganisation". It was said that "this old established club promises this season to play a prominent part in league activities, and good support is assured from the 50 members who attended the meeting. The following officers were elected:- Committee, J. Rowntree (chairman), F. Hayson, K. Childs, J. R. Green, G. Woolley, J. Davison, W. Condon, E. Cowley, S. Davison; treasurer Mr. W. Preston; secretary, Mr. W. G. Simms". They advertised for another practice day for all grades on Friday, March 30 at 10am. On April 7 the Newton club advertised for a meeting of all its sixth grade players at Carlaw Park, Monday 7pm and that coaches were required for these teams. On April 11 Newton held a "great club rally" in Te Akarana Band Hall, Newton for Wednesday, 8pm to discuss the seasons prospects and suggestions to make Newton a greater club. They held another club rally on April 18 at the City Boy's Band Hall (opposite Druids' Hall, Newton).
North Shore Albions League Football Club.
North Shore Albions League Football Club held their annual meeting was originally scheduled at their Football Shed at Vauxhall Road on Tuesday, March 6 at 7.30pm. Their honorary secretary was M. W. Coghlan. However it ultimately did not take place until Monday, March 16 at 8pm. North Shore held a training at their football shed on Thursday prior to the opening round.
Ōtāhuhu Rugby League Football Club.
Otahuhu Rugby League Football Club had their annual general meeting at their club rooms on Hutton Street in Otahuhu on Monday, March 26 at 7.45pm. They also scheduled a club practice to be held on Saturday, March 3 at 2.30pm on the Fairburn Road Grounds. Their honorary secretary was M. Ritchie.
Papakura Rugby League Football Club.
Papakura Rugby League Football Club advertised their first training of the year for Tuesday, February 13 at 8pm at their club headquarters at Union Street in Papakura. Their honorary secretary was A.L. Lewis. Their 14th annual general meeting was held on Monday, March 5 at 8pm at their clubrooms on Union Street, Papakura. They requested nominations for president and nine committee members to be submitted by February 26.
Point Chevalier Rugby League Football Club.
Point Chevalier Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting in their Social Club's Hall at 417 Point Chevalier Road on Monday, March 5 at 8pm. Their honorary secretary was A.G. Daniels. They held a meeting for all senior players at Carlaw Park on April 7 at 8.30pm. A training was held for the Senior B players on Wednesday, April 25 at Walker Park. On May 1 the Point Chevalier club advertised vacancies for their fifth and seventh