| 2016 National Rugby Championship | |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 August – 22 October 2016 |
| Champions | Perth Spirit (1st title) |
| Runners-up | NSW Country Eagles |
| Matches played | 31 |
| Official website | |
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The 2016 National Rugby Championship (known as the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the third season of Australia's National Rugby Championship. It involved eight professional rugby union teams, one team fewer than in the previous two seasons. The competition kicked off on 27 August 2016.