Wairarapa Cricket Association is one of the smallest cricket districts in New Zealand. But it is one with a proud history. Formed in 1894-95, Wairarapa Cricket currently has three active clubs – Lansdowne, Red Star and Greytown, which is the second oldest cricket club in New Zealand. The competitions are complimented with the inclusion of teams from Wairarapa College, Rathkeale College and Kuranui College.

Wairarapa has had three periods of holding the prestigious Hawke Cup – the main trophy for district cricket. Firstly from 1920-21 to 1921-22, then again in 1950-51, and finally from 1976-77 to 1978-79, withstanding seven challenges.

The 2208-9 representative season was one of the best for many years. The team finished first equal in the Hawke Cup elimination series, only missing out on a countback to Hawkes Bay. All-rounder Seth Rance was also called into the Central Stags, making his first class debut. Lansdowne dominated the local club competitions, winning all three senior trophies.

Current Black Caps Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder got their early grounding in Wairarapa, as did current Otago first class player – Greg Todd.