2026 NSWRL Major Competitions
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.
Tier 1 Open Age Competitions
New South Wales Cup
| 2026 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 March – 26/27 September 2026 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Knights (R) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 34 | +64 | 4 | Minor Premiers & Major Semi-Final |
| 2 | Sydney Roosters (R) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 32 | +46 | 4 | Qualifying Final |
| 3 | Newtown Jets | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 16 | +22 | 4 | |
| 4 | St George Illawarra Dragons (R) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 36 | +20 | 4 | Elimination Final |
| 5 | Parramatta Eels (R) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 22 | +14 | 4 | |
| 6 | North Sydney Bears | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 36 | +6 | 2 | |
| 7 | New Zealand Warriors (R) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 60 | –2 | 2 | |
| 8 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (R) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | –4 | 2 | |
| 9 | Western Suburbs Magpies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 26 | –10 | 2 | |
| 10 | Penrith Panthers (R) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 54 | –18 | 2 | |
| 11 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (R) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 72 | –20 | 2 | |
| 12 | Melbourne Storm (R) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 78 | –30 | 0 | |
| 13 | Canberra Raiders (R) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 72 | –34 | 0 | |
| 14 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (R) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 82 | –54 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
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| 1 | Newcastle Knights (R) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Sydney Roosters (R) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Newtown Jets | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | St George Illawarra Dragons (R) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Parramatta Eels (R) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | North Sydney Bears | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | New Zealand Warriors (R) | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (R) | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Western Suburbs Magpies | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Penrith Panthers (R) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (R) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Melbourne Storm (R) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Canberra Raiders (R) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (R) | 0 | 0 |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
26/27 September 2026
TBA |
| Major SF Winner | v | PF Winner |
|---|---|---|
TBA
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New South Wales Women's Premiership
| 2026 Harvey Norman Women's Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 13 June – 26/27 September 2026 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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: Renee Targett Affiliate: Parramatta Eels |
Wests Tigers Tigers
Ground: Lidcombe Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Lidcombe) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Wests Tigers |
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (WR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Major Semi-Final |
| 2 | Central Coast Roosters (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualifying Final |
| 3 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (WR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Illawarra Steelers (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Final |
| 5 | Mount Pritchard Mounties (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Newcastle Knights (WR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Parramatta Eels (WR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Penrith Panthers (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | St George Dragons (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Wentworthville Magpies (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Wests Tigers (WR) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (WR) | |||||||||||
| 2 | Central Coast Roosters (W) | |||||||||||
| 3 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (WR) | |||||||||||
| 4 | Illawarra Steelers (W) | |||||||||||
| 5 | Mount Pritchard Mounties (W) | |||||||||||
| 6 | Newcastle Knights (WR) | |||||||||||
| 7 | Parramatta Eels (WR) | |||||||||||
| 8 | Penrith Panthers (W) | |||||||||||
| 9 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (W) | |||||||||||
| 10 | St George Dragons (W) | |||||||||||
| 11 | Wentworthville Magpies (W) | |||||||||||
| 12 | Wests Tigers (WR) |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
26/27 September 2026
TBA |
| Major SF Winner | v | PF Winner |
|---|---|---|
TBA
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Tier 2 Open Age Competitions
Ron Massey Cup
| 2026 Leagues Club Australia Ron Massey Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | TBA 2026 |
| Teams | 10 |
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 2026 will feature 10 teams, 1 up from the 9 that competed in 2025. Following their 2025 Sydney Shield premiership, Manly Leagues opted to join the Ron Massey Cup for 2026.
- Ryde-Eastwood Hawks – with the sale of TG Millner Oval, Ryde-Eastwood will play home games at Lidcombe Oval.
| Blacktown
Ground: HE Laybutt Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Sydney (Blacktown) Coach: Ronny Palumbo |
Canterbury-Bankstown
Ground: Hammondville Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville) Coach: TBA |
Glebe
Ground: Wentworth Park Coach: TBA |
Hills District
Ground: Crestwood Reserve City/Suburb: Sydney (Baulkham Hills) Coach: TBA |
Manly
Grounds: Sydney Academy of Sport City/Suburb: Sydney (Narrabeen) Head coach: TBA |
| Mount Pritchard
Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve City/Suburb: Sydney (Hinchinbrook) Coach: TBA |
Penrith
Ground: Parker Street Reserve Coach: Jake Foster |
Ryde-Eastwood
Ground: Lidcombe Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Marsfield) Coach: TBA |
St Marys
Ground: St Marys Leagues Stadium City/Suburb: Sydney (St Marys) Coach: Glenn Jones |
Wentworthville
Ground: Ringrose Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Wentworthville) Coach: Nathan Carr |
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacktown Workers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Major Semi-Final |
| 2 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (C) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualifying Final |
| 3 | Glebe Dirty Reds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Hills District Bulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Final |
| 5 | Manly Leagues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Mount Pritchard Mounties | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Penrith Brothers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Ryde-Eastwood Hawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | St Marys Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Wentworthville Magpies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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| 1 | Blacktown Workers | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (C) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Glebe Dirty Reds | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Hills District Bulls | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Manly Leagues | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Mount Pritchard Mounties | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Penrith Brothers | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Ryde-Eastwood Hawks | ||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | St Marys Saints | ||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Wentworthville Magpies |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
5/6 September
TBA |
| Major SF Winner | v | PF Winner |
|---|---|---|
TBA
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Newcastle Premiership
| 2026 Denton Engineering Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 11 April – 6 September 2026 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Newcastle Butcher Boys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Major Semi-Final |
| 2 | Cessnock Goannas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualifying Final |
| 3 | Kurri Kurri Bulldogs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Lakes United Seagulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Final |
| 5 | Macquarie Scorpions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Maitland Pickers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Northern Hawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | South Newcastle Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | The Entrance Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Western Suburbs Rosellas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| 1 | Central Newcastle Butcher Boys | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Cessnock Goannas | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Kurri Kurri Bulldogs | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Lakes United Seagulls | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Macquarie Scorpions | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Maitland Pickers | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Northern Hawks | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | South Newcastle Lions | ||||||||||||||||
| 9 | The Entrance Tigers | ||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Western Suburbs Rosellas |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday, 6 September
TBA |
| Major SF Winner | v | PF Winner |
|---|---|---|
Illawarra Premiership
| 2026 Harrigan Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | TBA 2026 |
| Teams | 6 |
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.
Teams
Club Changes
- De La Salle Caringbah are replaced by Sutherland-Loftus United Pirates for 2026 due to De La Salle ending their feeder arangement with Newtown.[12]
| Collegians Collie Dogs
Ground: Collegians Sports Stadium City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Head coach: Nathan Fien |
Corrimal Cougars
Ground: Ziems Park City/Suburb: Wollongong (Corrimal) Head coach: Sean Tabet |
Dapto Canaries
Ground: Dapto Showground City/Suburb: Wollongong (Dapto) Head coach: Blake Wallace |
| Sutherland-Loftus United Pirates
Ground: Sutherland Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Sutherland) Head coach: TBA |
Thirroul Butchers
Ground: Thomas Gibson Park City/Suburb: Wollongong (Thirroul) Head coach: Aaron Beath |
Western Suburbs Red Devils
Ground: Sid Parrish Park City/Suburb: Wollongong (Figtree) Head coach: Peter McLeod |
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Collegians Collie Dogs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Major Semi-Final |
| 2 | Corrimal Cougars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualifying Final |
| 3 | Dapto Canaries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Sutherland-Loftus United Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Final |
| 5 | Thirroul Butchers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Western Suburbs Red Devils | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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| 4 | Sutherland-Loftus United Pirates | |||||||||||||||
| 5 | Thirroul Butchers | |||||||||||||||
| 6 | Western Suburbs Red Devils |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
19/20 September 2026
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Tier 3 Open Age Competitions
Sydney Shield
| 2026 Sydney Shield | |
|---|---|
| Duration | TBA 2026 |
| Teams | 9 |
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
| Blacktown
Ground: HE Laybutt Sporting Complex City/Suburb: Sydney (Blacktown) Coach: Andrew Brown |
Glebe
Ground: Wentworth Park Coach: TBA |
Hills District
Ground: Crestwood Reserve City/Suburb: Sydney (Baulkham Hills) Coach: TBA |
Moorebank
Ground: Hammondville Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Hammondville) Coach: TBA |
Mount Pritchard
Ground: Aubrey Keech Reserve City/Suburb: Sydney (Hinchinbrook) Coach: TBA |
| Penrith
Ground: Parker Street Reserve Coach: Col Murphy |
Ryde-Eastwood
Ground: Lidcombe Oval City/Suburb: Sydney (Marsfield) Coach: TBA |
St Marys
Ground: St Marys Leagues Stadium City/Suburb: Sydney (St Marys) Coach: Brad Drew |
Wentworthville
Ground: Ringrose Park City/Suburb: Sydney (Wentworthville) Coach: Darryl Hamilton |
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacktown Workers (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Major Semi-Final |
| 2 | Glebe Dirty Reds (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualifying Final |
| 3 | Hills District Bulls (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Moorebank Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Final |
| 5 | Mount Pritchard Mounties (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Penrith Brothers (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Ryde-Eastwood Hawks (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | St Marys Saints (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Wentworthville United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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| 1 | Blacktown Workers (R) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Glebe Dirty Reds (R) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Hills District Bulls (R) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Moorebank Rams | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Mount Pritchard Mounties (R) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Penrith Brothers (R) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Ryde-Eastwood Hawks (R) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | St Marys Saints (R) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Wentworthville United |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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5/6 September
TBA |
| Major SF Winner | v | PF Winner |
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TBA
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Men's Country Championships
| 2026 Men's Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 28 February – 28 March 2026 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
Club Changes
- Illawarra-South Coast Dragons rennamed to Illawarra-South Coast Steelers for 2026.
| Central Coast Roosters
Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy) Head coach: TBA |
Illawarra-South Coast Steelers
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: Jamie Soward |
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 |
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Grand Final
Saturday, 28 March 2026
3:00pm |
| SF1 Winner | v | SF2 Winner |
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Women's Country Championships
| 2026 Women's Country Championships | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 February – 28 March 2026 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | North Coast Bulldogs (W) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 22 | +22 | 6 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Northern Rivers Titans (W) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 18 | +38 | 4 | |
| 3 | Northern Tigers (W) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 74 | –60 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Southern Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Monaro Colts (W) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 34 | +36 | 6 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Western Rams (W) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 34 | +50 | 4 | |
| 3 | Riverina Bulls (W) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 96 | –86 | 2 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| Northern Conference | ||||
| 1 | North Coast Bulldogs (W) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Northern Rivers Titans (W) | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Northern Tigers (W) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Southern Conference | ||||
| 1 | Monaro Colts (W) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Western Rams (W) | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | Riverina Bulls (W) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1N | North Coast | ||||||||
| 2S | Western | ||||||||
| 1S | Monaro | ||||||||
| 2N | Northern Rivers | ||||||||
Saturday, 28 March 2026
4:45pm |
| SF1 Winner | v | SF2 Winner |
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Age Based Competitions
Jersey Flegg Cup
| 2026 Jersey Flegg Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 March – 26/27 September 2026 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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.[13]
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | New Zealand Warriors (U21s) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 42 | +50 | 4 | Minor Premiers & Major Semi-Final |
| 2 | Wests Tigers (U21s) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 16 | +36 | 4 | Qualifying Final |
| 3 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U21s) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 36 | +30 | 4 | |
| 4 | St George Illawarra Dragons (U21s) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 28 | +30 | 4 | Elimination Final |
| 5 | Penrith Panthers (U21s) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 44 | +12 | 4 | |
| 6 | Parramatta Eels (U21s) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 18 | +10 | 4 | |
| 7 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U21s) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 34 | –2 | 2 | |
| 8 | Newcastle Knights (U21s) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 40 | –10 | 2 | |
| 9 | Canberra Raiders (U21s) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 78 | –12 | 2 | |
| 10 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U21s) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | –28 | 2 | |
| 11 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U21s) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 54 | –10 | 0 | |
| 12 | Melbourne Storm (U21s) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 58 | –12 | 0 | |
| 13 | Kaiviti Silktails (U21s) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 74 | –46 | 0 | |
| 14 | Sydney Roosters (U21s) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 84 | –48 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
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| 1 | New Zealand Warriors (U21s) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Wests Tigers (U21s) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U21s) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | St George Illawarra Dragons (U21s) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Penrith Panthers (U21s) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Parramatta Eels (U21s) | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U21s) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Newcastle Knights (U21s) | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Canberra Raiders (U21s) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U21s) | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U21s) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Melbourne Storm (U21s) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Kaiviti Silktails (U21s) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | Sydney Roosters (U21s) | 0 | 0 |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 4 | 4/5 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
26/27 September 2026
TBA |
| Major SF Winner | v | PF Winner |
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TBA
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SG Ball Cup
| 2026 UNE SG Ball Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 February – 2/3 May 2026 |
| Teams | 17 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Sydney Roosters (U19s) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 34 | +167 | 12 | Minor Premiers & Qualifying Finals |
| 2 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U19s) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 78 | +144 | 12 | Qualifying Finals |
| 3 | Melbourne Storm (U19s) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 218 | 98 | +120 | 12 | |
| 4 | Penrith Panthers (U19s) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 160 | 78 | +82 | 10 | |
| 5 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U19s) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 136 | 106 | +30 | 10 | Elimination Finals |
| 6 | Parramatta Eels (U19s) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 176 | 108 | +68 | 9 | |
| 7 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U19s) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 140 | 124 | +16 | 6 | |
| 8 | Newcastle Knights (U19s) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 120 | 124 | –4 | 6 | |
| 9 | New Zealand Warriors (U19s) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 88 | 148 | –60 | 6 | |
| 10 | Balmain Tigers (U19s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 102 | 152 | –50 | 4 | |
| 11 | North Sydney Bears (U19s) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 111 | 168 | –57 | 4 | |
| 12 | Western Suburbs Magpies (U19s) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 126 | 186 | –60 | 4 | |
| 13 | Canberra Raiders (U19s) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 122 | 182 | –60 | 4 | |
| 14 | St George Dragons (U19s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 70 | 170 | -100 | 4 | |
| 15 | Illawarra Steelers (U19s) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 106 | 125 | –17 | 3 | |
| 16 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U19s) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 82 | 175 | –93 | 2 | |
| 17 | Central Coast Roosters (U19s) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 76 | 200 | -124 | 2 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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| 1 | Sydney Roosters (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 2 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 3 | Melbourne Storm (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 4 | Penrith Panthers (U19s) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 5 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 6 | Parramatta Eels (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | |||
| 7 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U19s) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 8 | Newcastle Knights (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 9 | New Zealand Warriors (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |||
| 10 | Balmain Tigers (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 11 | North Sydney Bears (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 12 | Western Suburbs Magpies (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 13 | Canberra Raiders (U19s) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 14 | St George Dragons (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 15 | Illawarra Steelers (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||
| 16 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 17 | Central Coast Roosters (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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2/3 May 2026
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Tarsha Gale Cup
| 2026 Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 February – 2/3 May 2026 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Sydney Roosters (U19s G) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 188 | 38 | +150 | 12 | Minor Premiers & Qualifying Finals |
| 2 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U19s G) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 174 | 62 | +112 | 10 | Qualifying Finals |
| 3 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U19s G) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 148 | 54 | +94 | 10 | |
| 4 | Parramatta Eels (U19s G) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 142 | 54 | +88 | 10 | |
| 5 | Wests Tigers (U19s G) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 118 | 56 | +62 | 9 | Elimination Finals |
| 6 | Penrith Panthers (U19s G) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 116 | 96 | +20 | 7 | |
| 7 | North Sydney Bears (U19s G) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 120 | 116 | +4 | 7 | |
| 8 | Newcastle Knights (U19s G) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 136 | 96 | +40 | 6 | |
| 9 | Illawarra Steelers (U19s G) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 104 | 98 | +6 | 6 | |
| 10 | Canberra Raiders (U19s G) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 128 | 134 | –6 | 6 | |
| 11 | Melbourne Storm (U19s G) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 94 | 192 | –98 | 3 | |
| 12 | St George Dragons (U19s G) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 42 | 152 | -110 | 2 | |
| 13 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U19s G) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 210 | -182 | 2 | |
| 14 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U19s G) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 214 | -180 | 0 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney Roosters (U19s G) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 2 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U19s G) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |||
| 3 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U19s G) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 4 | Parramatta Eels (U19s G) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 5 | Wests Tigers (U19s G) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | |||
| 6 | Penrith Panthers (U19s G) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |||
| 7 | North Sydney Bears (U19s G) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |||
| 8 | Newcastle Knights (U19s G) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 9 | Illawarra Steelers (U19s G) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |||
| 10 | Canberra Raiders (U19s G) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 11 | Melbourne Storm (U19s G) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 12 | St George Dragons (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 13 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 14 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Grand Final
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2/3 May 2026
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Laurie Daley Cup
| 2026 SLE Laurie Daley Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 31 January – 28 March 2026 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
Club Changes
- Illawarra-South Coast Dragons renamed to Illawarra-South Coast Steelers for 2026.
| Central Coast Roosters
Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy) Head coach: TBA |
Illawarra-South Coast Steelers
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Rivers Titans (U18s) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 134 | 82 | +52 | 10 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights (U18s) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 62 | +42 | 10 | |
| 3 | Central Coast Roosters (U18s) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 158 | 122 | +36 | 7 | |
| 4 | North Coast Bulldogs (U18s) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 124 | 126 | –2 | 7 | |
| 5 | Northern Tigers (U18s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 144 | –78 | 4 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Southern Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macarthur-Wests Tigers (U18s) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 44 | +180 | 12 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Illawarra-South Coast Steelers (U18s) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 112 | 102 | +10 | 8 | |
| 3 | Monaro Colts (U18s) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 118 | 144 | –26 | 6 | |
| 4 | Western Rams (U18s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 106 | 216 | -110 | 4 | |
| 5 | Riverina Bulls (U18s) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 96 | 200 | -104 | 2 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Northern Conference | |||||||
| 1 | Northern Rivers Titans (U18s) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 2 | Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights (U18s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 3 | Central Coast Roosters (U18s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 4 | North Coast Bulldogs (U18s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 | Northern Tigers (U18s) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 1 | Macarthur-Wests Tigers (U18s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | Illawarra-South Coast Steelers (U18s) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| 3 | Monaro Colts (U18s) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Western Rams (U18s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | Riverina Bulls (U18s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1N | Northern Rivers | ||||||||
| 2S | Illawarra-South Coast | ||||||||
| 1S | Macarthur-Wests | ||||||||
| 2N | Newcastle-Maitland Region | ||||||||
Saturday, 28 March 2026
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Harold Matthews Cup
| 2026 UNE Harold Matthews Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 February – 2/3 May 2026 |
| Teams | 17 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Knights (U17s) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 70 | +78 | 12 | Minor Premiers & Qualifying Finals |
| 2 | Penrith Panthers (U17s) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 164 | 54 | +110 | 10 | Qualifying Finals |
| 3 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U17s) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 130 | 87 | +43 | 10 | |
| 4 | Illawarra Steelers (U17s) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 134 | 96 | +38 | 10 | |
| 5 | Parramatta Eels (U17s) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 89 | 70 | +19 | 8 | Elimination Finals |
| 6 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U17s) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 110 | 104 | +6 | 8 | |
| 7 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U17s) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 102 | 102 | +0 | 8 | |
| 8 | Canberra Raiders (U17s) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 116 | 110 | +6 | 6 | |
| 9 | Sydney Roosters (U17s) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 118 | 114 | +4 | 6 | |
| 10 | St George Dragons (U17s) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 64 | 104 | –40 | 6 | |
| 11 | North Sydney Bears (U17s) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 98 | 160 | –62 | 6 | |
| 12 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U17s) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 150 | 144 | +6 | 4 | |
| 13 | New Zealand Warriors (U17s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 112 | 120 | –8 | 4 | |
| 14 | Balmain Tigers (U17s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 128 | –60 | 4 | |
| 15 | Central Coast Roosters (U17s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 78 | 150 | –72 | 4 | |
| 16 | Western Suburbs Magpies (U17s) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 110 | 124 | –14 | 2 | |
| 17 | Melbourne Storm (U17s) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 72 | 136 | –64 | 2 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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| 1 | Newcastle Knights (U17s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 2 | Penrith Panthers (U17s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |||
| 3 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U17s) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 4 | Illawarra Steelers (U17s) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 5 | Parramatta Eels (U17s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | |||
| 6 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U17s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | |||
| 7 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U17s) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | |||
| 8 | Canberra Raiders (U17s) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |||
| 9 | Sydney Roosters (U17s) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 10 | St George Dragons (U17s) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 11 | North Sydney Bears (U17s) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| 12 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 13 | New Zealand Warriors (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 14 | Balmain Tigers (U17s) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 15 | Central Coast Roosters (U17s) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 16 | Western Suburbs Magpies (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 17 | Melbourne Storm (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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2/3 May 2026
TBA |
| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
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TBA
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Lisa Fiaola Cup (Metro)
| 2026 Westpac Metro Lisa Fiaola Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 February – 2/3 May 2026 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U17s G) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 232 | 22 | +210 | 12 | Minor Premiers & Qualifying Finals |
| 2 | Newcastle Knights (U17s G) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 66 | +134 | 12 | Qualifying Finals |
| 3 | Parramatta Eels (U17s G) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 48 | +132 | 12 | |
| 4 | Central Coast Roosters (U17s G) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 138 | 84 | +54 | 10 | |
| 5 | Wests Tigers (U17s G) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 70 | +28 | 8 | Elimination Finals |
| 6 | Melbourne Storm (U17s G) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 174 | 98 | +76 | 7 | |
| 7 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U17s G) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 176 | 124 | +52 | 6 | |
| 8 | Penrith Panthers (U17s G) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 144 | 104 | +40 | 6 | |
| 9 | Canberra Raiders (U17s G) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 132 | 150 | –18 | 5 | |
| 10 | North Sydney Bears (U17s G) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 232 | -168 | 4 | |
| 11 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U17s G) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 84 | 154 | –70 | 2 | |
| 12 | Illawarra Steelers (U17s G) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 196 | -146 | 2 | |
| 13 | St George Dragons (U17s G) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 40 | 198 | -158 | 2 | |
| 14 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U17s G) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 178 | -166 | 2 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (U17s G) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 2 | Newcastle Knights (U17s G) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 3 | Parramatta Eels (U17s G) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| 4 | Central Coast Roosters (U17s G) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 5 | Wests Tigers (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |||
| 6 | Melbourne Storm (U17s G) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |||
| 7 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 8 | Penrith Panthers (U17s G) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |||
| 9 | Canberra Raiders (U17s G) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 10 | North Sydney Bears (U17s G) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| 11 | South Sydney Rabbitohs (U17s G) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 12 | Illawarra Steelers (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 13 | St George Dragons (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 14 | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Preliminary Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||
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2/3 May 2026
TBA |
| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
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TBA
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Lisa Fiaola Cup (Regional)
| 2026 Westpac Regional Lisa Fiaola Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 31 January – 28 March 2026 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Rams (U17s G) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 190 | 34 | +156 | 12 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | North Coast Bulldogs (U17s G) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 68 | +14 | 10 | |
| 3 | Northern Tigers (U17s G) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 142 | 72 | +70 | 8 | |
| 4 | Riverina Bulls (U17s G) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 104 | 96 | +8 | 6 | |
| 5 | Northern Rivers Titans (U17s G) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 58 | 122 | –64 | 4 | |
| 6 | Monaro Colts (U17s G) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 202 | -184 | 2 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Rams (U17s G) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | North Coast Bulldogs (U17s G) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 3 | Northern Tigers (U17s G) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 | Riverina Bulls (U17s G) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 5 | Northern Rivers Titans (U17s G) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | Monaro Colts (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1 | Western | ||||||||
| 4 | Riverina | ||||||||
| 2 | North Coast | ||||||||
| 3 | Northern | ||||||||
Saturday, 28 March 2026
10:00am |
| SF1 Winner | v | SF2 Winner |
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Andrew Johns Cup
| 2026 SLE Andrew Johns Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 31 January – 28 March 2026 |
| Teams | 10 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming BarTV Sports (All Matches) |
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
Club Changes
- Illawarra-South Coast Dragons rennamed to Illawarra-South Coast Steelers for 2026.
| Central Coast Roosters
Ground: Woy Woy Oval City/Suburb: Woy Woy (Woy Woy) Head coach: TBA |
Illawarra-South Coast Steelers
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
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights (U16s) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 128 | 56 | +72 | 12 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | North Coast Bulldogs (U16s) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 142 | 123 | +19 | 8 | |
| 3 | Central Coast Roosters (U16s) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 114 | 110 | +4 | 6 | |
| 4 | Northern Rivers Titans (U16s) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 63 | 98 | –35 | 6 | |
| 5 | Northern Tigers (U16s) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 68 | 136 | –68 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Southern Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macarthur-Wests Tigers (U16s) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 134 | 76 | +58 | 12 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Monaro Colts (U16s) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 164 | 62 | +102 | 10 | |
| 3 | Illawarra-South Coast Steelers (U16s) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 146 | 90 | +56 | 6 | |
| 4 | Western Rams (U16s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 158 | –92 | 4 | |
| 5 | Riverina Bulls (U16s) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 184 | -116 | 4 |
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.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Conference | |||||||
| 1 | Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights (U16s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | North Coast Bulldogs (U16s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 3 | Central Coast Roosters (U16s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Northern Rivers Titans (U16s) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Northern Tigers (U16s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| 1 | Macarthur-Wests Tigers (U16s) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | Monaro Colts (U16s) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 3 | Illawarra-South Coast Steelers (U16s) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Western Rams (U16s) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | Riverina Bulls (U16s) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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Grand Final
| Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1N | Newcastle-Maitland Region | ||||||||
| 2S | Monaro | ||||||||
| 1S | Macarthur-Wests | ||||||||
| 2N | North Coast | ||||||||
Saturday, 28 March 2026
11:30am |
| SF1 Winner | v | SF2 Winner |
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