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The New South Wales Rugby League will administer several Major Competitions during the 2025 season. This will include five men's competitions, two women's competitions and an under 21s competition. Along with the Queensland Rugby League, these competitions feed into the National Rugby League.
Tier 1 Competitions
editNew South Wales Cup
edit2025 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup | |
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Duration | TBA |
Teams | 13 |
Broadcast partners | NSWRL TV |
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. Nationally, Along with the Queensland Cup, the New South Wales Cup is a Tier 2 competition and feeds into the Tier 1 National Rugby League.
Teams
editThere will be 13 teams in the 2025 competition, the same number as 2024.
The competition features 10 reserve teams from the NRL competition and 3 standalone clubs who have feeder arrangements with NRL teams.
In April 2023, the Papua New Guinea based Port Moresby Vipers submitted a bid to join the NSW Cup.[1] As of November 2024, that bid is still ongoing.[2]
In September 2024, Manly Warringah announced they were ending their affiliation with Blacktown Workers so they could field their own reserves team in the 2025 NSW Cup.[3]
Sydney Venues |
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Ladder
editRules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
edit- 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.
2025 Season Draw is TBA. |
Finals Series
editQualifying & 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Video | |||
Qualifying & Elimination Finals | ||||||
4th Place | V | 5th Place | 6/7 September | TBA | TBA | |
2nd Place | V | 3rd Place | 6/7 September | TBA | TBA | |
Major & Minor Semi-Finals | ||||||
Qualifying Final Loser | V | Elimination Final Winner | 13/14 September | TBA | TBA | |
1st Place | V | Qualifying Final Winner | 13/14 September | TBA | TBA | |
Preliminary Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Loser | V | Minor Semi-Final Winner | 20/21 September | TBA | TBA | |
Grand Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Winner | V | Preliminary Final Winner | 27/28 September | CommBank Stadium | TBA |
New South Wales Women's Premiership
editThe New South Wales Women's Premiership (named the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the premier women's Rugby League competition in New South Wales. Nationally, Along with the QRL Women's Premiership, the New South Wales Women's Premiership is a Tier 2 competition and feeds into the Tier 1 National Rugby League Women's Premiership.
Teams
editThere will be 13 teams in the 2025 competition, 1 up from 2024.
The competition features 5 reserve teams from the NRLW competition, 6 standalone clubs who have feeder arrangements with NRLW teams and 2 standalone clubs.
Canterbury-Bankstown were accepted into the NRLW for the 2025 season meaning their women's premiership team will act as a reserves team.[4]
Penrith announced they were joining the Women's Premiership for 2025 as a pathway towards future inclusion into the NRLW competition.[5]
Colours | Club | NRLW Affiliate | Home ground(s) | Head coach |
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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (WR) | TBA | TBA | ||
Central Coast Roosters (W) | Sydney Roosters | TBA | TBA | |
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (WR) | TBA | TBA | ||
Illawarra Steelers (W) | St George Illawarra Dragons | TBA | TBA | |
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (W) | Gold Coast Titans | TBA | TBA | |
Mount Pritchard Mounties (W) | Canberra Raiders | TBA | Sa Patiole | |
Newcastle Knights (WR) | TBA | TBA | ||
Parramatta Eels (WR) | TBA | TBA | ||
Penrith Panthers (W) | N/A | TBA | Karen Stuart | |
South Sydney Rabbitohs (W) | N/A | TBA | TBA | |
St George Dragons (W) | St George Illawarra Dragons | TBA | TBA | |
Wentworthville Magpies (W) | Parramatta Eels | TBA | TBA | |
Wests Tigers (WR) | TBA | TBA |
Ladder
editRules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
edit- 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.
2025 Season Draw is TBA. |
Finals Series
editSemi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
1 | |||||||||
4 | |||||||||
1/2/3 | |||||||||
2/3/4 | |||||||||
2 | |||||||||
3 |
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Video | |||
Semi-Finals | ||||||
2nd Place | V | 3rd Place | 20/21 September | TBA | TBA | |
1st Place | V | 4th Place | 20/21 September | TBA | TBA | |
Grand Final | ||||||
Highest Ranked Semi-Final Winner | V | Lowest Ranked Semi-Final Winner | 27/28 September | CommBank Stadium | TBA |
Tier 2 Competitions
editRon Massey Cup
editThe Ron Massey Cup (named the Leagues Club Australia Ron Massey Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a second tier men's Rugby League competition in New South Wales. It is the top semi-professional competition in Sydney and acts as a feeder competition into the New South Wales Cup.
Teams
editAs of November 2024, there will be 10 teams in the competition, up 2 from 2024. There is also a yet to be approved bid from an 11th team.
After pulling out of the Ron Massey Cup in 2021, Cabramatta announced they would be returning in 2025.[6]
Following their split from Manly Warringah, Blacktown Workers dropped the Sea Eagles moniker and pulled out of the NSW Cup. They will field their own standalone club in 2025. This is the first time Blacktown Workers will field their own standalone side since the inception of the Ron Massey Cup.
After the conclusion of the 2024 Illawarra based Harrigan Premiership, Cronulla based team De La Salle announced they would be leaving the competition with the intention of joining a Sydney based competition. They announced they would be bidding to join the 2025 competition.[7]
Colours | Club | NSW Cup Affiliate | Home ground(s) | Head coach |
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Confirmed for 2025 | ||||
Blacktown Workers | Penrith Panthers | HE Laybutt Sporting Complex | TBA | |
Cabramatta Two Blues | Parramatta Eels | New Era Stadium | Chris Yates | |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (C) | Hammondville Oval | TBA | ||
Glebe Dirty Reds | Sydney Roosters | Wentworth Park | TBA | |
Hills District Bulls | Parramatta Eels | Crestwood Reserve | TBA | |
Mount Pritchard Mounties | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Aubrey Keech Reserve | Dane Dorahy | |
Penrith Brothers | Penrith Panthers | Parker Street Reserve | TBA | |
Ryde-Eastwood Hawks | Western Suburbs Magpies | TBA | TBA | |
St Marys Saints | Penrith Panthers | St Marys Leagues Stadium | TBA | |
Wentworthville Magpies | Parramatta Eels | Ringrose Park | TBA | |
Bidding for Inclusion in 2025 | ||||
De La Salle Caringbah | Newtown Jets | Captain Cook Oval | TBA |
Venues |
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Ladder
editRules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
edit- 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.
2025 Season Draw is TBA. |
Finals Series
editQualifying & 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Video | |||
Qualifying & Elimination Finals | ||||||
4th Place | V | 5th Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
2nd Place | V | 3rd Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Major & Minor Semi-Finals | ||||||
Qualifying Final Loser | V | Elimination Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
1st Place | V | Qualifying Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Preliminary Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Loser | V | Minor Semi-Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Grand Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Winner | V | Preliminary Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Newcastle Premiership
editThe Newcastle Premiership (named the Denton Engineering Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a second tier men's Rugby League competition in New South Wales. It is the top semi-professional competition in Newcastle and is often regarded as the most competitive regional competition in the state.
Teams
editAll 11 teams that featured in 2024 will once again feature.
Colours | Club | Home ground(s) | Head coach |
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Central Newcastle Butcher Boys | St John Oval | TBA | |
Cessnock Goannas | Cessnock Sportsground | TBA | |
Kurri Kurri Bulldogs | Kurri Kurri Sports Ground | TBA | |
Lakes United Seagulls | Cahill Oval | TBA | |
Macquarie Scorpions | Lyall Peacock Field | TBA | |
Maitland Pickers | Maitland Sportsground | TBA | |
Northern Hawks | Tomaree Sports Ground | TBA | |
South Newcastle Lions | Townson Oval | TBA | |
The Entrance Tigers | EDSACC Oval | TBA | |
Western Suburbs Rosellas | Harker Oval | TBA | |
Wyong Roos | Morry Breen Oval | TBA |
Local Area |
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Ladder
editRules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
edit- 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.
2025 Season Draw is TBA. |
Finals Series
editQualifying & 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Video | |||
Qualifying & Elimination Finals | ||||||
4th Place | V | 5th Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
2nd Place | V | 3rd Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Major & Minor Semi-Finals | ||||||
Qualifying Final Loser | V | Elimination Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
1st Place | V | Qualifying Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Preliminary Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Loser | V | Minor Semi-Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Grand Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Winner | V | Preliminary Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Tier 3 Competitions
editSydney Shield
editThe Sydney Shield is a third tier men's Rugby League competition in New South Wales. It is the reserve semi-professional competition in Sydney and acts as a feeder competition into the Ron Massey Cup.
Teams
editThere are 9 teams confirmed for the 2025 competition. 8 of them are reserve sides of Ron Massey Cup clubs, with the remaining team being an affiliated standalone club.
There are 3 clubs whose status is unconfirmed for 2025:
- Manly Warringah fielded a reserves side in the 2024 Sydney Shield, but since their merger ended with Blacktown Workers, it has not been confirmed if they'll continue to field a side in the Shield.
- Since Blacktown Workers confirmed they would drop back into the Ron Massey Cup, they haven't given an indication on if they'll also field a reserves team in 2025.
- De La Salle are currently bidding to join the Ron Massey Cup. Should their bid be successful, they haven't announced if their reserves team will play in the Sydney Shield or the Cronulla/St George based Southern Sydney Gold competition.
Colours | Club | RMC Affiliate | Home ground(s) | Head coach |
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Confirmed for 2025 | ||||
Cabramatta Two Blues (R) | New Era Stadium | TBA | ||
Glebe Dirty Reds (R) | Wentworth Park | TBA | ||
Hills District Bulls (R) | Crestwood Reserve | TBA | ||
Moorebank Rams | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Hammondville Oval | TBA | |
Mount Pritchard Mounties (R) | Aubrey Keech Reserve | Grant Mitchell | ||
Penrith Brothers (R) | Parker Street Reserve | TBA | ||
Ryde-Eastwood Hawks (R) | TBA | TBA | ||
St Marys Saints (R) | St Marys Leagues Stadium | TBA | ||
Wentworthville Magpies (R) | Ringrose Park | TBA | ||
Unconfirmed Teams | ||||
Blacktown Workers (R) | HE Laybutt Sporting Complex | TBA | ||
De La Salle Caringbah (R) | Captain Cook Oval | TBA | ||
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (C) | TBA | Lionel Watts Park, 4 Pines Park | TBA |
Venues |
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Ladder
editRules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
edit- 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.
2025 Season Draw is TBA. |
Finals Series
editQualifying & 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Video | |||
Qualifying & Elimination Finals | ||||||
4th Place | V | 5th Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
2nd Place | V | 3rd Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Major & Minor Semi-Finals | ||||||
Qualifying Final Loser | V | Elimination Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
1st Place | V | Qualifying Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Preliminary Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Loser | V | Minor Semi-Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Grand Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Winner | V | Preliminary Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Under 21s
editJersey Flegg Cup
editThe Jersey Flegg Cup is the premier under 21's Rugby League competition in New South Wales. It feeds into the New South Wales Cup.
Teams
editThe 14 teams that competed in 2024 will again compete in 2025.
Sydney Venues |
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Ladder
editRules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
edit- 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.
2025 Season Draw is TBA. |
Finals Series
editQualifying & 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Video | |||
Qualifying & Elimination Finals | ||||||
4th Place | V | 5th Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
2nd Place | V | 3rd Place | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Major & Minor Semi-Finals | ||||||
Qualifying Final Loser | V | Elimination Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
1st Place | V | Qualifying Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Preliminary Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Loser | V | Minor Semi-Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Grand Final | ||||||
Major Semi-Final Winner | V | Preliminary Final Winner | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Country Championships
editMen's Country Championships
editThe Men's Country Championships is a statewide men's competition that features regional representative teams. This competition was previously run by the Country Rugby League until the CRL merged with the NSWRL in 2019.
Teams
editColours | Club | Home ground(s) | Head coach |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Conference | |||
Central Coast Roosters | TBA | TBA | |
Greater Northern Tigers | TBA | TBA | |
Newcastle Rebels | TBA | TBA | |
North Coast Bulldogs | TBA | TBA | |
Northern Rivers Titans | TBA | TBA | |
Southern Conference | |||
Illawarra-South Coast Dragons | TBA | TBA | |
Macarthur-Wests Tigers | TBA | TBA | |
Monaro Colts | TBA | TBA | |
Riverina Bulls | TBA | Aaron Gorrell | |
Western Rams | TBA | TBA |
The format for the 2025 iteration is still TBA.
Women's Country Championships
editThe Women's Country Championships is a statewide women's competition that features regional representative teams. This competition was previously run by the Country Rugby League until the CRL merged with the NSWRL in 2019.
Teams
editColours | Club | Home ground(s) | Head coach |
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Northern Conference | |||
Greater Northern Tigers (W) | TBA | TBA | |
North Coast Bulldogs (W) | TBA | TBA | |
Northern Rivers Titans (W) | TBA | TBA | |
Southern Conference | |||
Monaro Colts (W) | TBA | TBA | |
Riverina Bulls (W) | TBA | TBA | |
Western Rams (W) | TBA | TBA |
The format for the 2025 iteration is still TBA.
References
edit- ^ "Vipers launch NSW bid". The National. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Vipers bid to enter NSW comp still pending". The National. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "'Worked before, it can work again': Sea Eagles explain shock call behind feeder club shake-up". Fox League. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "New NRLW teams announced for 2025 competition". National Rugby League. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Panthers to enter Harvey Norman Women's Premiership as club unveils Women's program". Penrith Panthers. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ "The Cabramatta 2 Blues return to the NSWRL Major Competitions". Cabra Leagues Facebook. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ Latifi, Agron (23 October 2024). "Fears for Illawarra rugby league future after club leaves struggling comp". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 20 November 2024.