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The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) will administer several major competitions during the 2026 season. These will include tiered open-age competitions across metropolitan and regional New South Wales, as well as a suite of age-based pathway competitions for both male and female players. Along with the Queensland Rugby League, these competitions form a key part of the pathway into the National Rugby League (NRL) and NRLW.
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Tier 1 Open Age Competitions
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New South Wales Cup
The New South Wales Cup (named the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the premier men's rugby league competition in New South Wales and the primary open-age reserve-grade competition for NRL clubs based in the state. Nationally, along with the Queensland Cup, it is recognised as a tier-two competition sitting immediately below the NRL and providing a direct pathway for players, coaches and match officials.
Teams
Club changes
- The 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup will see the Melbourne Storm enter the competition, fielding their own reserves side after ending their previous NRL affiliation arrangements.[1]
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs – Jason Taylor has been appointed as head coach for the 2026 season, replacing Michael Potter.[2]
- Manly Warringah Sea Eagles – former NRL halfback Brett Kimmorley takes over as head coach for 2026, replacing Guy Williams.[3]
- North Sydney Bears – Leon Latulipe replaces Tony Barnes as head coach for the 2026 season, with the club also entering a new affiliation agreement with the Perth Bears.[4][5]
- Western Suburbs Magpies – Tyrone McCarthy has been appointed as head coach for 2026, replacing Aaron Payne.[6]
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 5.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Major Semi-Final | Preliminary Final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | 1/2/3/4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Minor Semi-Final | 2/3/4/5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
2026 New South Wales Cup Grand Final
26/27 September 2026 TBA |
TBA |
New South Wales Women's Premiership
The NSWRL Women's Premiership (named the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is New South Wales' premier open-age women's rugby league competition. Nationally, along with the Queensland Women's Premiership, it is part of the tier-two structure that underpins the NRLW, providing a key stepping stone for elite female players moving from junior and regional competitions into the national stage.
Teams
Club changes
- South Sydney Rabbitohs – the club has entered into a new NRLW affiliation agreement with the New Zealand Warriors ahead of the 2026 season.[7]
| Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Ground: Hammondville Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville) Coach: Bayden Wiliame Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Central Coast Roosters Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy Coach: TBA Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
Illawarra Steelers Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
Mount Pritchard Mounties Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve City/Suburb: Sydney (Hinchinbrook) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canberra Raiders |
| Newcastle Knights Ground: TBA City/Suburb: Newcastle Coach: TBA Affiliate: Newcastle Knights |
Parramatta Eels Ground: TBA City/Suburb: Sydney Coach: TBA Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Penrith Panthers Ground: TBA City/Suburb: Sydney Coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
South Sydney Rabbitohs Ground: Redfern Oval Coach: TBA Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors |
St George Dragons Ground: Jubilee Stadium Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Wentworthville Magpies Ground: Ringrose Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Wentworthville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Wests Tigers Tigers Ground: Lidcombe Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Lidcombe) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 5.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Major Semi-Final | Preliminary Final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | 1/2/3/4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Minor Semi-Final | 2/3/4/5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
2026 New South Wales Women's Premiership Grand Final
26/27 September 2026 TBA |
TBA |
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Tier 2 Open Age Competitions
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Ron Massey Cup
The Ron Massey Cup (named the Leagues Club Australia Ron Massey Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a semi-professional open-age competition administered by the NSWRL. It sits below the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup in the state's senior pathway structure and features clubs from across metropolitan Sydney and surrounding regions. The competition provides opportunities for players, coaches and match officials who are close to, or returning from, higher levels to remain in a high-standard environment.
Teams
The full 2026 draw, team list and finals format are yet to be confirmed. The following teams are provisional, based on the 2025 season, and are yet to be confirmed for the 2026 Leagues Club Australia Ron Massey Cup.
| Blacktown
Ground: HE Laybutt Sporting Complex Coach: John Toby NSW Cup Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs |
Cabramatta
Coach: Chris Yates NSW Cup Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Canterbury-Bankstown
Ground: Hammondville Oval Coach: Dave Swann NSW Cup Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Glebe
Ground: Wentworth Park Coach: Brad Vaughan & Aaron Zammit NSW Cup Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Hills District
Ground: Crestwood Reserve Coach: TBA NSW Cup Affiliate: North Sydney Bears |
| Mount Pritchard
Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve Coach: Dane Dorahy NSW Cup Affiliate: North Sydney Bears |
Penrith
Ground: Parker Street Reserve Coach: TBA NSW Cup Affiliate: Penrith Panthers |
Ryde-Eastwood
Ground: TG Milner Field Coach: TBA NSW Cup Affiliate: Western Suburbs Magpies |
St Marys
Ground: St Marys Leagues Stadium Coach: TBA NSW Cup Affiliate: Penrith Panthers |
Wentworthville
Ground: Ringrose Park Coach: TBA NSW Cup Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Newcastle Premiership
The Newcastle Premiership (named the Denton Engineering Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a long-standing open-age competition centred on the Newcastle region. While administered locally, it is recognised within the NSWRL pathways system as a key regional competition, bridging the gap between community rugby league and state-level open-age competitions.
Final details for the 2026 season, including the participating clubs and finals format, will be added when confirmed.
Teams
Club changes
- The 2026 Denton Engineering Cup will feature 10 teams, reduced from 11 in 2025, after the Wyong Roos withdrew from the competition to focus solely on the Central Coast competition[8].
- Central Newcastle Butcher Boys – Lucas Miller has been appointed as head coach for the 2026 season.[9]
- Northern Hawks – former Newcastle Knights forward Steve Simpson has been appointed as head coach for 2026.[10]
- Western Suburbs Rosellas – former Central Newcastle coach Adam Bettridge has moved across to take over as head coach for the 2026 season.[11]
| Central Newcastle Butcher Boys Ground: St John Oval City/Suburb: Newcastle (Charlestown) Head coach: Lucas Miller |
Cessnock Goannas Ground: Cessnock Sportsground City/Suburb: Cessnock Head coach: Harry Siejka |
Kurri Kurri Bulldogs Ground: Kurri Kurri Sportsground City/Suburb: Kurri Kurri Head coach: Paul Stringer |
Lakes United Seagulls Ground: Cahill Oval City/Suburb: Lake Macquarie (Belmont) Head coach: Brad Murray & Al Lantry |
Macquarie Scorpions Ground: Lyall Peacock Field City/Suburb: Lake Macquarie (Toronto) Head coach: Jye Bailey |
| Maitland Pickers Ground: Maitland Sportsground City/Suburb: Maitland (Maitland) Head coach: Matt Lantry |
Northern Hawks Ground: Tomaree Sportsground City/Suburb: Port Stephens (Nelson Bay) Head coach: Steve Simpson |
South Newcastle Lions Ground: Townson Oval City/Suburb: Newcastle (Merewether) Head coach: Andrew Ryan |
The Entrance Tigers Ground: EDSAAC Oval City/Suburb: Central Coast (Bateau Bay) Head coach: Paul Tideman |
Western Suburbs Rosellas Ground: Harker Oval City/Suburb: Newcastle (New Lambton) Head coach: Adam Bettridge |
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 5.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Major Semi-Final | Preliminary Final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | 1/2/3/4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Minor Semi-Final | 2/3/4/5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Illawarra Premiership
The Illawarra Premiership (named the Harrigan Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the premier open-age club competition in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Historically one of the strongest regional competitions in the state, it provides a platform for local talent to progress towards state and national levels through NSWRL and NRL pathways.
The 2026 Harrigan Premiership structure and competing clubs will be listed once confirmed.
Teams
The following clubs competed in the 2025 Harrigan Premiership season and are yet to be confirmed for the 2026 season.
| Collegians Collie Dogs
Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium Head coach: TBA Affiliate: |
Corrimal Cougars
Ground: Ziems Park Head coach: TBA Affiliate: |
Dapto Canaries
Ground: Dapto Showground Head coach: TBA Affiliate: |
De La Salle Caringbah
Ground: Captain Cook Oval Head coach: TBA Affiliate: |
Thirroul Butchers
Ground: Thomas Gibson Park Head coach: TBA Affiliate: |
| Western Suburbs Red Devils
Ground: Sid Parish Park Head coach: TBA Affiliate: |
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Tier 3 Open Age Competitions
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Sydney Shield
The Sydney Shield is an open-age competition that sits below the Leagues Club Australia Ron Massey Cup in the NSWRL hierarchy. The competition primarily features clubs from across metropolitan Sydney and serves as both a development league and a competitive environment for stand-alone community clubs.
The 2026 competition format, including finals and the participating clubs, will be added once they are confirmed.
Teams
The following clubs competed in the 2025 Sydney Shield season and are yet to be confirmed for the 2026 season.
| Cabramatta
Head coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
Glebe
Ground: Wentworth Park Head coach: Mick Golden Affiliate: N/A |
Hills District
Ground: Crestwood Reserve Head coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
Manly Warringah
Grounds: Sydney Academy of Sport, 4 Pines Park Head coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
Moorebank
Ground: Hammondville Oval Head coach: TBA Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
| Mount Pritchard
Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve Head coach: Grant Mitchell Affiliate: N/A |
Penrith
Ground: Parker Street Reserve Head coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
Ryde-Eastwood
Ground: TG Milner Field Head coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
St Marys
Ground: St Marys Leagues Stadium Head coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
Wentworthville
Ground: Ringrose Park Head coach: TBA Affiliate: N/A |
Men's Country Championships
The Men's Country Championships is an open-age representative competition featuring teams selected from regional New South Wales. The tournament brings together the best players from country leagues to represent their local regions and showcase their abilities in a state-level environment, forming a key part of the NSWRL's regional pathway.
Details of the 2026 Men's Country Championships structure, participating regions and venues will be listed when confirmed.
Teams
| Central Coast Roosters Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy) Head coach: TBA |
Illawarra-South Coast Dragons Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Head coach: TBA |
Macarthur-Wests Tigers Ground: Kirkham Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie) Head coach: TBA |
Monaro Colts Ground: Seiffert Oval City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East) Head coach: TBA |
Newcastle Rebels Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace Head coach: TBA |
| North Coast Bulldogs Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium City/Suburb: Port Macquarie Head coach: TBA |
Northern Rivers Titans Ground: Crozier Field City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore) Head coach: TBA |
Northern Tigers Ground: Scully Park City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth) Head coach: TBA |
Riverina Bulls Ground: GeoHex Park City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga) Head coach: TBA |
Western Rams Ground: Carrington Park City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst) Head coach: TBA |
Grand Final
2026 Men's Country Championships Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March TBA |
Women's Country Championships
The Women's Country Championships mirrors the men's competition as the top open-age representative tournament for female players from regional New South Wales. It provides a pathway into the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership and, ultimately, the NRLW by giving regional players the opportunity to compete in a higher-intensity representative environment.
Teams
| Monaro Colts Ground: Seiffert Oval City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East) Head coach: TBA |
North Coast Bulldogs Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium City/Suburb: Port Macquarie Head coach: TBA |
Northern Rivers Titans Ground: Crozier Field City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore) Head coach: TBA |
| Northern Tigers Ground: Scully Park City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth) Head coach: TBA |
Riverina Bulls Ground: GeoHex Park City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga) Head coach: TBA |
Western Rams Ground: Carrington Park City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst) Head coach: TBA |
Ladder
Northern Conference
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Southern Conference
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder Progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 2.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1N | |||||||||
| 2S | |||||||||
| 1S | |||||||||
| 2N | |||||||||
2026 Women's Country Championships Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March TBA |
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Age Based Competitions
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Jersey Flegg Cup
The Jersey Flegg Cup is an age-based competition administered by the NSWRL for emerging elite male players. Contested by NRL-aligned and NSWRL pathway clubs, it acts as a bridge between junior representative football and open-age competitions such as the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup and the NRL.
Teams
Club changes
- Manly Warringah Sea Eagles – Chris Crotty has been appointed as head coach of the club's Jersey Flegg Cup side for the 2026 season, replacing Anthony Watmough.[3]
- Melbourne Storm – Dan Murphy takes over as head coach of the Jersey Flegg Cup team for 2026, replacing Mark Russell.[1]
- St George Illawarra Dragons – Aaron Gorrell has been appointed as head coach of the Jersey Flegg Cup side for 2026, replacing Shane Millard.[12]
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 5.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Major Semi-Final | Preliminary Final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | 1/2/3/4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1/2/3 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Minor Semi-Final | 2/3/4/5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
2026 Jersey Flegg Cup Grand Final
26/27 September 2026 TBA |
TBA |
SG Ball Cup
The SG Ball Cup (named the UNE SG Ball Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a junior representative competition for male players in the older teenage age bracket. It features NSWRL and NRL pathway clubs from across New South Wales and, in some seasons, invited teams from other states or territories. Many players who progress to the Jersey Flegg Cup and beyond first come through the SG Ball system.
Teams
| Balmain Tigers Ground: Leichhardt Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Canberra Raiders Ground: Raiders Belconnen Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canberra Raiders |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Ground: Belmore Sports Ground Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Central Coast Roosters Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy Coach: TBA Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| Illawarra Steelers Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Ground: 4 Pines Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
Melbourne Storm Ground: Seabrook Reserve City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Melbourne Storm |
New Zealand Warriors Ground: Bruce Pulman Park City/Suburb: Auckland (Takanini) Coach: TBA Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors |
Newcastle Knights Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace Coach: TBA Affiliate: Newcastle Knights |
| North Sydney Bears Ground: Hills Grammar Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Perth Bears |
Parramatta Eels Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Penrith Panthers Ground: Parker Street Reserve Coach: TBA Affiliate: Penrith Panthers |
South Sydney Rabbitohs Ground: Redfern Oval Coach: TBA Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs |
St George Dragons Ground: Jubilee Stadium Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Sydney Roosters Ground: Henson Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Marrickville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Western Suburbs Magpies Ground: Kirkham Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 8.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Preliminary Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1/4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5/8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 1/4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 2/3/6/7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 1/4/5/8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 6/7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
2026 SG Ball Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026 TBA |
TBA |
Tarsha Gale Cup
The Tarsha Gale Cup (named the Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a junior representative competition for female players and one of the key stages in the NSWRL female participation pathway. The competition provides a high-performance environment for young women progressing towards senior women's competitions and the NRLW.
Teams
| Canberra Raiders Ground: Raiders Belconnen Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canberra Raiders |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Ground: Hammondville Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
Illawarra Steelers Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Ground: 4 Pines Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
| Melbourne Storm Ground: Seabrook Reserve City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Melbourne Storm |
Newcastle Knights Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace Coach: TBA Affiliate: Newcastle Knights |
North Sydney Bears Ground: Hills Grammar Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Perth Bears |
Parramatta Eels Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Penrith Panthers Ground: Parker Street Reserve Coach: TBA Affiliate: Penrith Panthers |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs Ground: Redfern Oval Coach: TBA Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs |
St George Dragons Ground: Jubilee Stadium Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
Sydney Roosters Ground: Mascot Oval Coach: TBA Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Wests Tigers Ground: Leichhardt Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 8.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Preliminary Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1/4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5/8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 1/4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 2/3/6/7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 1/4/5/8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 6/7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
2026 Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026 TBA |
TBA |
Laurie Daley Cup
The Laurie Daley Cup (named the SLE Laurie Daley Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a regional representative competition for male players in the older teenage age bracket, drawing its teams from country and regional New South Wales. Named after former New South Wales captain Laurie Daley, it forms part of the NSWRL's Country Rugby League pathway structure alongside the SLE Andrew Johns Cup.
Teams
| Central Coast Roosters Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy) Head coach: TBA |
Illawarra-South Coast Dragons Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Head coach: TBA |
Macarthur-Wests Tigers Ground: Kirkham Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie) Head coach: TBA |
Monaro Colts Ground: Seiffert Oval City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East) Head coach: TBA |
Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace Head coach: TBA |
| North Coast Bulldogs Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium City/Suburb: Port Macquarie Head coach: TBA |
Northern Rivers Titans Ground: Crozier Field City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore) Head coach: TBA |
Northern Tigers Ground: Scully Park City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth) Head coach: TBA |
Riverina Bulls Ground: GeoHex Park City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga) Head coach: TBA |
Western Rams Ground: Carrington Park City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst) Head coach: TBA |
Ladder
Northern Conference
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Southern Conference
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder Progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 2.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1N | |||||||||
| 2S | |||||||||
| 1S | |||||||||
| 2N | |||||||||
2026 Laurie Daley Cup Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March TBA |
Harold Matthews Cup
The Harold Matthews Cup (named the UNE Harold Matthews Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a junior representative competition for younger teenage male players, featuring NSWRL and NRL pathway clubs. It serves as an early entry point into the elite pathways system, with many participants progressing into UNE SG Ball Cup and beyond.
Teams
| Balmain Tigers Ground: Leichhardt Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Canberra Raiders Ground: Raiders Belconnen Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canberra Raiders |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Ground: Belmore Sports Ground Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Central Coast Roosters Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy Coach: TBA Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
| Illawarra Steelers Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Ground: 4 Pines Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
Melbourne Storm Ground: Seabrook Reserve City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Melbourne Storm |
New Zealand Warriors Ground: Bruce Pulman Park City/Suburb: Auckland (Takanini) Coach: TBA Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors |
Newcastle Knights Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace Coach: TBA Affiliate: Newcastle Knights |
| North Sydney Bears Ground: Hills Grammar Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Perth Bears |
Parramatta Eels Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Penrith Panthers Ground: Parker Street Reserve Coach: TBA Affiliate: Penrith Panthers |
South Sydney Rabbitohs Ground: Redfern Oval Coach: TBA Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs |
St George Dragons Ground: Jubilee Stadium Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Sydney Roosters Ground: Henson Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Marrickville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Western Suburbs Magpies Ground: Kirkham Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 8.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Preliminary Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1/4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5/8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 1/4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 2/3/6/7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 1/4/5/8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 6/7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
2026 Harold Matthews Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026 TBA |
TBA |
Lisa Fiaola Cup (Metro)
The Lisa Fiaola Cup (metropolitan conference, named the Westpac Lisa Fiaola Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a junior representative competition for female players based in metropolitan New South Wales. It forms a key part of the female development pathway, complementing the Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup and feeding into senior women's competitions run by the NSWRL within the broader Lisa Fiaola Cup structure.
Teams
| Canberra Raiders Ground: Raiders Belconnen Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canberra Raiders |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Ground: Hammondville Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Central Coast Roosters Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy Coach: TBA Affiliate: Sydney Roosters |
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks |
Illawarra Steelers Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Ground: 4 Pines Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |
Melbourne Storm Ground: Seabrook Reserve City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Melbourne Storm |
Newcastle Knights Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace Coach: TBA Affiliate: Newcastle Knights |
North Sydney Bears Ground: Hills Grammar Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Perth Bears |
Parramatta Eels Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
| Penrith Panthers Ground: Parker Street Reserve Coach: TBA Affiliate: Penrith Panthers |
South Sydney Rabbitohs Ground: Redfern Oval Coach: TBA Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs |
St George Dragons Ground: Jubilee Stadium Coach: TBA Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons |
Wests Tigers Ground: Leichhardt Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 8.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Preliminary Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1/4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5/8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 1/4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 2/3/6/7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 2/3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 1/4/5/8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2/3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 6/7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
2026 Metro Lisa Fiaola Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026 TBA |
TBA |
Lisa Fiaola Cup (Regional)
The Lisa Fiaola Cup (regional conference, named the Westpac Regional Lisa Fiaola Cup for sponsorship reasons) mirrors the metropolitan competition for players based in regional and country New South Wales. It allows talented young female players outside Sydney to access the same level of high-performance competition and coaching as their metropolitan counterparts, as part of the wider Lisa Fiaola Cup pathway.
Teams
| Monaro Colts Ground: Seiffert Oval City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East) Head coach: TBA |
North Coast Bulldogs Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium City/Suburb: Port Macquarie Head coach: TBA |
Northern Rivers Titans Ground: Crozier Field City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore) Head coach: TBA |
| Northern Tigers Ground: Scully Park City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth) Head coach: TBA |
Riverina Bulls Ground: GeoHex Park City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga) Head coach: TBA |
Western Rams Ground: Carrington Park City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst) Head coach: TBA |
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder Progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 4.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1N | |||||||||
| 2S | |||||||||
| 1S | |||||||||
| 2N | |||||||||
2026 Regional Lisa Fiaola Cup Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March TBA |
Andrew Johns Cup
The Andrew Johns Cup (named the SLE Andrew Johns Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a regional representative competition for younger teenage male players held across country New South Wales. Named after former New South Wales halfback Andrew Johns, it sits alongside the SLE Laurie Daley Cup in the NSWRL's Country Rugby League pathways structure.
Teams
| Central Coast Roosters Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy) Head coach: TBA |
Illawarra-South Coast Dragons Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Head coach: TBA |
Macarthur-Wests Tigers Ground: Kirkham Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie) Head coach: TBA |
Monaro Colts Ground: Seiffert Oval City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East) Head coach: TBA |
Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace Head coach: TBA |
| North Coast Bulldogs Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium City/Suburb: Port Macquarie Head coach: TBA |
Northern Rivers Titans Ground: Crozier Field City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore) Head coach: TBA |
Northern Tigers Ground: Scully Park City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth) Head coach: TBA |
Riverina Bulls Ground: GeoHex Park City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga) Head coach: TBA |
Western Rams Ground: Carrington Park City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst) Head coach: TBA |
Ladder
Northern Conference
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Southern Conference
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder Progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 2.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1N | |||||||||
| 2S | |||||||||
| 1S | |||||||||
| 2N | |||||||||
2026 Andrew Johns Cup Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March TBA |
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