An Auckland rugby league club that burned down in a suspected arson last month, was uninsured and had failed for years to file required financial returns

The Mount Albert home of the Marist Saints Rugby League Club, was engulfed by fire early on November 16.

Four days earlier, another fire had erupted in the rear stairwells of the clubrooms, but did not go on to consume the building.

Multiple sources close to the club, have confirmed its insurance had lapsed before the blaze.

Adding to the club's woes, is the fact it was dissolved as an incorporated society in April for failing to file financial statements.