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2026 NSWRL Major Competitions

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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

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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
Canberra
Raiders

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Ground: GIO Stadium

City/Suburb: Canberra (Bruce)

Coach: Chris Lewis

Affiliate: Canberra Raiders

Canterbury-Bankstown
Bulldogs

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Ground: Belmore Sports Ground

City/Suburb: Sydney (Belmore)

Coach: Jason Taylor

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Manly Warringah
Sea Eagles

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Ground: 4 Pines Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale)

Coach: Brett Kimmorley

Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Melbourne
Storm

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Ground: AAMI Park

City/Suburb: Melbourne (East Melbourne)

Coach: Mark Russell

Affiliate: Melbourne Storm

New Zealand
Warriors

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Ground: Go Media Stadium

City/Suburb: Auckland (Penrose)

Coach: David Tangata-Toa

Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors

Newcastle
Knights

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Ground: McDonald Jones Stadium

City/Suburb: Newcastle (Broadmeadow)

Coach: Michael Dobson

Affiliate: Newcastle Knights

Newtown
Jets

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Ground: Henson Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Marrickville)

Coach: George Ndaira

Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

North Sydney
Bears

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Ground: North Sydney Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (North Sydney)

Coach: Leon Latulipe

Affiliate: Perth Bears

Parramatta
Eels

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Ground: CommBank Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Parramatta)

Coach: Nathan Cayless

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Penrith
Panthers

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Ground: Parker Street Reserve

City/Suburb: Sydney (Penrith)

Coach: Ben Harden

Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

South Sydney
Rabbitohs

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Ground: Redfern Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Redfern)

Coach: Wayne Collins

Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs

St George Illawarra
Dragons

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Coach: Willie Talau

Affiliate: St. George Illawarra Dragons

Sydney
Roosters

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Ground: Wentworth Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Glebe)

Coach: Brett Morris

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Western Suburbs
Magpies

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Ground: Lidcombe Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Lidcombe)

Coach: Tyrone McCarthy

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
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.
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Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsMajor Semi-FinalPreliminary FinalGrand Final
11/2/3
2/31/2/3/4/5
21/2/3
3Minor Semi-Final2/3/4/5
2/3
44/5
5
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26/27 September 2026
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New South Wales Women's Premiership

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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

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Ground: Hammondville Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville)

Coach: Bayden Wiliame

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Central Coast
Roosters

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Ground: Woy Woy Oval

City/Suburb: Woy Woy

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Cronulla-Sutherland
Sharks

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Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Illawarra
Steelers

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Mount Pritchard
Mounties

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Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve

City/Suburb: Sydney (Hinchinbrook)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canberra Raiders

Newcastle
Knights

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Ground: TBA

City/Suburb: Newcastle

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Newcastle Knights

Parramatta
Eels

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Ground: TBA

City/Suburb: Sydney

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Penrith
Panthers

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Ground: TBA

City/Suburb: Sydney

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

South Sydney
Rabbitohs

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Ground: Redfern Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Redfern)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors

St George
Dragons

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Ground: Jubilee Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kogarah)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Wentworthville
Magpies

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Ground: Ringrose Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Wentworthville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Wests Tigers
Tigers

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Ground: Lidcombe Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Lidcombe)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
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.
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Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsMajor Semi-FinalPreliminary FinalGrand Final
11/2/3
2/31/2/3/4/5
21/2/3
3Minor Semi-Final2/3/4/5
2/3
44/5
5
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26/27 September 2026
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Tier 2 Open Age Competitions

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Ron Massey Cup

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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

Workers

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Ground: HE Laybutt Sporting Complex

Coach: John Toby

NSW Cup Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs

Cabramatta

Two Blues


Ground: New Era Stadium

Coach: Chris Yates

NSW Cup Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Canterbury-Bankstown

Bulldogs

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Ground: Hammondville Oval

Coach: Dave Swann

NSW Cup Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Glebe

Dirty Reds

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Ground: Wentworth Park

Coach: Brad Vaughan & Aaron Zammit

NSW Cup Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Hills District

Bulls

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Ground: Crestwood Reserve

Coach: TBA

NSW Cup Affiliate: North Sydney Bears

Mount Pritchard

Mounties

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Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve

Coach: Dane Dorahy

NSW Cup Affiliate: North Sydney Bears

Penrith

Brothers

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Ground: Parker Street Reserve

Coach: TBA

NSW Cup Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

Ryde-Eastwood

Hawks

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Ground: TG Milner Field

Coach: TBA

NSW Cup Affiliate: Western Suburbs Magpies

St Marys

Saints

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Ground: St Marys Leagues Stadium

Coach: TBA

NSW Cup Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

Wentworthville

Magpies

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Ground: Ringrose Park

Coach: TBA

NSW Cup Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Newcastle Premiership

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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
Central Newcastle
Butcher Boys

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Ground: St John Oval

City/Suburb: Newcastle (Charlestown)

Head coach: Lucas Miller

Cessnock
Goannas

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Ground: Cessnock Sportsground

City/Suburb: Cessnock

Head coach: Harry Siejka

Kurri Kurri
Bulldogs

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Ground: Kurri Kurri Sportsground

City/Suburb: Kurri Kurri

Head coach: Paul Stringer

Lakes United
Seagulls

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Ground: Cahill Oval

City/Suburb: Lake Macquarie (Belmont)

Head coach: Brad Murray & Al Lantry

Macquarie
Scorpions

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Ground: Lyall Peacock Field

City/Suburb: Lake Macquarie (Toronto)

Head coach: Jye Bailey

Maitland
Pickers

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Ground: Maitland Sportsground

City/Suburb: Maitland (Maitland)

Head coach: Matt Lantry

Northern
Hawks

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Ground: Tomaree Sportsground

City/Suburb: Port Stephens (Nelson Bay)

Head coach: Steve Simpson

South Newcastle
Lions

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Ground: Townson Oval

City/Suburb: Newcastle (Merewether)

Head coach: Andrew Ryan

The Entrance
Tigers

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Ground: EDSAAC Oval

City/Suburb: Central Coast (Bateau Bay)

Head coach: Paul Tideman

Western Suburbs
Rosellas

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Ground: Harker Oval

City/Suburb: Newcastle (New Lambton)

Head coach: Adam Bettridge

Ladder

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsMajor Semi-FinalPreliminary FinalGrand Final
11/2/3
2/31/2/3/4/5
21/2/3
3Minor Semi-Final2/3/4/5
2/3
44/5
5
2026 Newcastle Premiership Grand Final
Sunday, 6 September
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Illawarra Premiership

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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

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Corrimal Cougars

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Ground: Ziems Park

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Dapto Canaries

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Ground: Dapto Showground

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

De La Salle Caringbah

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Ground: Captain Cook Oval

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: Newtown Jets

Thirroul Butchers

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Ground: Thomas Gibson Park

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Western Suburbs Red Devils

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Ground: Sid Parish Park

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

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Tier 3 Open Age Competitions

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Sydney Shield

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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

Two Blues


Ground: New Era Stadium

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

Glebe

Dirty Reds

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Ground: Wentworth Park

Head coach: Mick Golden

Affiliate: N/A

Hills District

Bulls

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Ground: Crestwood Reserve

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

Manly Warringah

Sea Eagles

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Grounds: Sydney Academy of Sport, 4 Pines Park

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

Moorebank

Rams

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Ground: Hammondville Oval

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Mount Pritchard

Mounties

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Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve

Head coach: Grant Mitchell

Affiliate: N/A

Penrith

Brothers

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Ground: Parker Street Reserve

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

Ryde-Eastwood

Hawks

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Ground: TG Milner Field

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

St Marys

Saints

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Ground: St Marys Leagues Stadium

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

Wentworthville

Magpies

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Ground: Ringrose Park

Head coach: TBA

Affiliate: N/A

Men's Country Championships

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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

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Ground: Woy Woy Oval

City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy)

Head coach: TBA

Illawarra-South Coast
Dragons

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Head coach: TBA

Macarthur-Wests
Tigers

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Ground: Kirkham Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie)

Head coach: TBA

Monaro
Colts

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Ground: Seiffert Oval

City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East)

Head coach: TBA

Newcastle
Rebels

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Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex

City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace

Head coach: TBA

North Coast
Bulldogs

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Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium

City/Suburb: Port Macquarie

Head coach: TBA

Northern Rivers
Titans

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Ground: Crozier Field

City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore)

Head coach: TBA

Northern
Tigers

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Ground: Scully Park

City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth)

Head coach: TBA

Riverina
Bulls

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Ground: GeoHex Park

City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga)

Head coach: TBA

Western
Rams

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Ground: Carrington Park

City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst)

Head coach: TBA

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Grand Final

2026 Men's Country Championships Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March
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Women's Country Championships

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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

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Ground: Seiffert Oval

City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East)

Head coach: TBA

North Coast
Bulldogs

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Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium

City/Suburb: Port Macquarie

Head coach: TBA

Northern Rivers
Titans

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Ground: Crozier Field

City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore)

Head coach: TBA

Northern
Tigers

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Ground: Scully Park

City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth)

Head coach: TBA

Riverina
Bulls

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Ground: GeoHex Park

City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga)

Head coach: TBA

Western
Rams

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Ground: Carrington Park

City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst)

Head coach: TBA

Ladder

Northern Conference

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Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Southern Conference

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Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

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Sunday, 28 March
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Age Based Competitions

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Jersey Flegg Cup

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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]
Canberra
Raiders

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Ground: Seiffert Oval

City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East)

Coach: Jordan Macey

Affiliate: Canberra Raiders

Canterbury-Bankstown
Bulldogs

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Ground: Belmore Sports Ground

City/Suburb: Sydney (Belmore)

Coach: Josh Jackson

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Cronulla-Sutherland
Sharks

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Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware)

Coach: Andrew Dallalana

Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Kaiviti
Silktails

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Ground: Churchill Park

City/Suburb: Lautoka

Coach: Timoce Duve

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Manly Warringah
Sea Eagles

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Ground: 4 Pines Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale)

Coach: Chris Crotty

Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Melbourne
Storm

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Ground: Seabrook Reserve

City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows)

Coach: Dan Murphy

Affiliate: Melbourne Storm

New Zealand
Warriors

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Ground: Trusts Stadium

City/Suburb: Auckland (Henderson)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors

Newcastle
Knights

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Ground: Newcastle Knights Centre of Excellence

City/Suburb: Newcastle (Broadmeadow)

Coach: Alex Moore

Affiliate: Newcastle Knights

Parramatta
Eels

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Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville)

Coach: Jordan Rankin

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Penrith
Panthers

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Ground: Parker Street Reserve

City/Suburb: Sydney (Penrith)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

South Sydney
Rabbitohs

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Ground: Redfern Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Redfern)

Coach: Scott Kenna

Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs

St George Illawarra
Dragons

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Coach: Aaron Gorrell

Affiliate: St. George Illawarra Dragons

Sydney
Roosters

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Ground: Wentworth Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Glebe)

Coach: Dean Feeney

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Wests
Tigers

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Ground: Lidcombe Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Lidcombe)

Coach: Shane Sultana

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Ladder

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsMajor Semi-FinalPreliminary FinalGrand Final
11/2/3
2/31/2/3/4/5
21/2/3
3Minor Semi-Final2/3/4/5
2/3
44/5
5
2026 Jersey Flegg Cup Grand Final
26/27 September 2026
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SG Ball Cup

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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

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Ground: Leichhardt Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Canberra
Raiders

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Ground: Raiders Belconnen

City/Suburb: Canberra (Holt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canberra Raiders

Canterbury-Bankstown
Bulldogs

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Ground: Belmore Sports Ground

City/Suburb: Sydney (Belmore)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Central Coast
Roosters

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Ground: Woy Woy Oval

City/Suburb: Woy Woy

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Cronulla-Sutherland
Sharks

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Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Illawarra
Steelers

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Manly Warringah
Sea Eagles

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Ground: 4 Pines Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Melbourne
Storm

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Ground: Seabrook Reserve

City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Melbourne Storm

New Zealand
Warriors

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Ground: Bruce Pulman Park

City/Suburb: Auckland (Takanini)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors

Newcastle
Knights

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Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex

City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Newcastle Knights

North Sydney
Bears

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Ground: Hills Grammar Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Perth Bears

Parramatta
Eels

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Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Penrith
Panthers

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Ground: Parker Street Reserve

City/Suburb: Sydney (Penrith)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

South Sydney
Rabbitohs

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Ground: Redfern Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Redfern)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs

St George
Dragons

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Ground: Jubilee Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kogarah)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Sydney
Roosters

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Ground: Henson Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Marrickville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Western Suburbs
Magpies

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Ground: Kirkham Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsSemi-FinalsPreliminary FinalsGrand Final
1
4
1/4
5/8
51/4
82/3/6/7
62/3
71/4/5/8
2/3
6/7
2
3
2026 SG Ball Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026
TBA
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Tarsha Gale Cup

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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

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Ground: Raiders Belconnen

City/Suburb: Canberra (Holt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canberra Raiders

Canterbury-Bankstown
Bulldogs

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Ground: Hammondville Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Cronulla-Sutherland
Sharks

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Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Illawarra
Steelers

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Manly Warringah
Sea Eagles

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Ground: 4 Pines Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Melbourne
Storm

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Ground: Seabrook Reserve

City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Melbourne Storm

Newcastle
Knights

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Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex

City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Newcastle Knights

North Sydney
Bears

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Ground: Hills Grammar Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Perth Bears

Parramatta
Eels

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Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Penrith
Panthers

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Ground: Parker Street Reserve

City/Suburb: Sydney (Penrith)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

South Sydney
Rabbitohs

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Ground: Redfern Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Redfern)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs

St George
Dragons

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Ground: Jubilee Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kogarah)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Sydney
Roosters

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Ground: Mascot Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Mascot)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Wests
Tigers

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Ground: Leichhardt Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Ladder

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsSemi-FinalsPreliminary FinalsGrand Final
1
4
1/4
5/8
51/4
82/3/6/7
62/3
71/4/5/8
2/3
6/7
2
3
2026 Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026
TBA
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TBA

Laurie Daley Cup

Quick facts Duration, Teams ...

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

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Ground: Woy Woy Oval

City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy)

Head coach: TBA

Illawarra-South Coast
Dragons

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Head coach: TBA

Macarthur-Wests
Tigers

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Ground: Kirkham Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie)

Head coach: TBA

Monaro
Colts

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Ground: Seiffert Oval

City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East)

Head coach: TBA

Newcastle-Maitland Region
Knights

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Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex

City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace

Head coach: TBA

North Coast
Bulldogs

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Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium

City/Suburb: Port Macquarie

Head coach: TBA

Northern Rivers
Titans

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Ground: Crozier Field

City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore)

Head coach: TBA

Northern
Tigers

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Ground: Scully Park

City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth)

Head coach: TBA

Riverina
Bulls

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Ground: GeoHex Park

City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga)

Head coach: TBA

Western
Rams

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Ground: Carrington Park

City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst)

Head coach: TBA

Ladder

Northern Conference

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Southern Conference

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Semi-Finals Grand Final
      
1N  
2S  
 
 
1S  
2N  
2026 Laurie Daley Cup Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March
TBA
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Harold Matthews Cup

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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

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Ground: Leichhardt Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Canberra
Raiders

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Ground: Raiders Belconnen

City/Suburb: Canberra (Holt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canberra Raiders

Canterbury-Bankstown
Bulldogs

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Ground: Belmore Sports Ground

City/Suburb: Sydney (Belmore)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Central Coast
Roosters

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Ground: Woy Woy Oval

City/Suburb: Woy Woy

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Cronulla-Sutherland
Sharks

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Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Illawarra
Steelers

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Manly Warringah
Sea Eagles

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Ground: 4 Pines Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Melbourne
Storm

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Ground: Seabrook Reserve

City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Melbourne Storm

New Zealand
Warriors

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Ground: Bruce Pulman Park

City/Suburb: Auckland (Takanini)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: New Zealand Warriors

Newcastle
Knights

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Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex

City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Newcastle Knights

North Sydney
Bears

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Ground: Hills Grammar Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Perth Bears

Parramatta
Eels

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Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Penrith
Panthers

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Ground: Parker Street Reserve

City/Suburb: Sydney (Penrith)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

South Sydney
Rabbitohs

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Ground: Redfern Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Redfern)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs

St George
Dragons

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Ground: Jubilee Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kogarah)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Sydney
Roosters

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Ground: Henson Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Marrickville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Western Suburbs
Magpies

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Ground: Kirkham Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Ladder

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsSemi-FinalsPreliminary FinalsGrand Final
1
4
1/4
5/8
51/4
82/3/6/7
62/3
71/4/5/8
2/3
6/7
2
3
2026 Harold Matthews Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026
TBA
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TBA

Lisa Fiaola Cup (Metro)

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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

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Ground: Raiders Belconnen

City/Suburb: Canberra (Holt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canberra Raiders

Canterbury-Bankstown
Bulldogs

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Ground: Hammondville Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Central Coast
Roosters

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Ground: Woy Woy Oval

City/Suburb: Woy Woy

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Sydney Roosters

Cronulla-Sutherland
Sharks

Thumb

Ground: Ocean Protect Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Woolooware)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Illawarra
Steelers

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Manly Warringah
Sea Eagles

Thumb

Ground: 4 Pines Park

City/Suburb: Sydney (Brookvale)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Melbourne
Storm

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Ground: Seabrook Reserve

City/Suburb: Melbourne (Broadmeadows)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Melbourne Storm

Newcastle
Knights

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Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex

City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Newcastle Knights

North Sydney
Bears

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Ground: Hills Grammar Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kenthurst)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Perth Bears

Parramatta
Eels

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Ground: James Hardie Centre of Excellence

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kellyville)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Parramatta Eels

Penrith
Panthers

Thumb

Ground: Parker Street Reserve

City/Suburb: Sydney (Penrith)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Penrith Panthers

South Sydney
Rabbitohs

Thumb

Ground: Redfern Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Redfern)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: South Sydney Rabbitohs

St George
Dragons

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Ground: Jubilee Stadium

City/Suburb: Sydney (Kogarah)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: St George Illawarra Dragons

Wests
Tigers

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Ground: Leichhardt Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Leichhardt)

Coach: TBA

Affiliate: Wests Tigers

Ladder

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Qualifying & Elimination FinalsSemi-FinalsPreliminary FinalsGrand Final
1
4
1/4
5/8
51/4
82/3/6/7
62/3
71/4/5/8
2/3
6/7
2
3
2026 Metro Lisa Fiaola Cup Grand Final
2/3 May 2026
TBA
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Lisa Fiaola Cup (Regional)

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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

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Ground: Seiffert Oval

City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East)

Head coach: TBA

North Coast
Bulldogs

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Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium

City/Suburb: Port Macquarie

Head coach: TBA

Northern Rivers
Titans

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Ground: Crozier Field

City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore)

Head coach: TBA

Northern
Tigers

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Ground: Scully Park

City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth)

Head coach: TBA

Riverina
Bulls

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Ground: GeoHex Park

City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga)

Head coach: TBA

Western
Rams

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Ground: Carrington Park

City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst)

Head coach: TBA

Ladder

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Semi-Finals Grand Final
      
1N  
2S  
 
 
1S  
2N  
2026 Regional Lisa Fiaola Cup Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March
TBA
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Andrew Johns Cup

Quick facts Duration, Teams ...

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

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Ground: Woy Woy Oval

City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy)

Head coach: TBA

Illawarra-South Coast
Dragons

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Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium

City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree)

Head coach: TBA

Macarthur-Wests
Tigers

Thumb

Ground: Kirkham Oval

City/Suburb: Sydney (Elderslie)

Head coach: TBA

Monaro
Colts

Thumb

Ground: Seiffert Oval

City/Suburb: Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan East)

Head coach: TBA

Newcastle-Maitland Region
Knights

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Ground: Lakeside Sporting Complex

City/Suburb: Raymond Terrace

Head coach: TBA

North Coast
Bulldogs

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Ground: Port Macquarie Regional Stadium

City/Suburb: Port Macquarie

Head coach: TBA

Northern Rivers
Titans

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Ground: Crozier Field

City/Suburb: Lismore (Lismore)

Head coach: TBA

Northern
Tigers

Thumb

Ground: Scully Park

City/Suburb: Tamworth (West Tamworth)

Head coach: TBA

Riverina
Bulls

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Ground: GeoHex Park

City/Suburb: Wagga Wagga (East Wagga Wagga)

Head coach: TBA

Western
Rams

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Ground: Carrington Park

City/Suburb: Bathurst (Bathurst)

Head coach: TBA

Ladder

Northern Conference

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Southern Conference

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: [citation needed]
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.
More information Pos, Team ...
More information Home, Score ...

Grand Final

Semi-Finals Grand Final
      
1N  
2S  
 
 
1S  
2N  
2026 Andrew Johns Cup Grand Final
Sunday, 28 March
TBA
More information SF1 Winner, v ...
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