2023 New South Wales Rugby League

The New South Wales Rugby League is administering several competitions during the 2023 rugby league season in Australia.

State of Origin

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The senior men's State of Origin series was held on three Wednesdays, with each game three weeks apart, on 31 May, 21 June and 12 July. Queensland won the first two matches and thus the series, before New South Wales won the third match.

In early September, the Brad Fittler Medal for New South Wales' player of the series was awarded to Brian To’o. Liam Martin won the True Blues Award and Cody Walker won The Daily Telegraph People’s Choice Award.[1]

The senior women's State of Origin series was held on two Thursdays, on 1 and 22 June. Queensland won the first match in Parramatta, 18-10 before New South Wales responded with an 18-14 win in Townsville. With one win apiece, Queensland won the series on score aggregate 32-28.

Emma Tonegato was named in early September as the NSW Women’s Origin Player of the Year. Kezie Apps won the Sky Blues Award.[1]

Knock-On Effect New South Wales Cup

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The 2023 season of the Knock-On Effect New South Wales Cup commenced on the weekend of 4–5 March 2023.[2]

Thirteen teams competed in the 2023 NSW Cup.

ColoursClubHome ground(s)Head coach
Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles4 Pines Park; HE Laybutt FieldGreg Boulous
Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium, Raiders Belconnen, Mcdonalds ParkJustin Giteau[3]
Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsBelmore Oval, Stadium AustraliaDavid Tangata-Toa
Newcastle KnightsMcDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Centre of ExcellenceMichael Monaghan[4][5]
Newtown JetsHenson ParkGeorge Ndaira[6]
New Zealand WarriorsMount Smart Stadium, Navigation Home Stadium, The Trusts Arena, North Harbour Stadium,Slade Griffin[7]
North Sydney BearsNorth Sydney OvalJason Taylor[8]
Parramatta EelsKellyville Oval; CommBank StadiumNathan Cayless[9]
Penrith PanthersBlueBet StadiumBen Harden
South Sydney RabbitohsStadium Australia, Coogee Oval, Redfern OvalJoe O’Callaghan[10]
St. George Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Ron Costello Oval, Collegians Sporting ComplexBronx Goodwin
Sydney RoostersWentworth Park, Allianz Stadium, Industree Group StadiumAnthony Barnes
Western Suburbs MagpiesLidcombe Oval, Leichhardt Oval, Campbelltown Sports StadiumWayne Lambkin

Draw
The New South Rugby League website maintains the competition Fixtures List (draw) for the New South Wales Cup.
The website, League Unlimited, also maintain a draw for the NSW Cup.

Ladder
The New South Rugby League website maintains the ladder. The website, League Unlimited, also maintain a ladder for the NSW Cup.

PosKOE NSW Cup TeamPldWDLBPFPAPDPts
1 North Sydney Bears241608263747416336
2 South Sydney Rabbitohs24150925845335134
3 New Zealand Warriors241419263047016033
4 Canberra Raiders24141925544767833
5 Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles241329262952410532
6 Newtown Jets2413110264451113331
7 Penrith Panthers241301125644828230
8 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs241131025695016829
9 Parramatta Eels24111122480683-20327
10 St. George Illawarra Dragons2491142572624-5223
11 Western Suburbs Magpies2482142508685-17722
12 Newcastle Knights2480162516749-23320
13 Sydney Roosters2450192492667-17514

Finals series

A Final Series is scheduled for September 2023, following the conclusion of the 26th and last round on Sunday, 27 August 2023.

Qualifying and elimination finalsSemi-finalsPreliminary finalGrand final
1 North Sydney24 South Sydney22
South Sydney30 North Sydney18
2 South Sydney26 North Sydney28
3 New Zealand12 New Zealand24
New Zealand49
Canberra6
4 Canberra24
5 Blacktown22

Player of the Year

On 4 September, Dean Hawkins, the South Sydney halfback, was awarded The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year.[1]

Presidents Cup

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The winners of the four conferences are scheduled to meet in a two-week knock-out tournament in September 2023.

Northern ConferenceWestern ConferenceCentral ConferenceSouthern Conference
Denton Engineering CupPeter McDonald PremiershipRon Massey CupMojo Homes Illawarra Cup
DrawDraw yet to be publishedDraw (PRL) Draw (LU)Draw yet to be published
Group 10

Group 11

Premiers: Maitland PickersPremiers: Dubbo CYMSPremiers: St Marys SaintsPremiers: Thirroul Butchers

Finals

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Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
16 September
 
 
Maitland (NRL)
 
24 September - CommBank Stadium
 
Thirroul (IRL)Forfeit
 
Maitland (NRL)32
 
16 September
 
St Marys (RMC)10
 
St Marys (RMC)
 
 
Dubbo CYMS (PMP)Forfeit
 

Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership

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The 2023 season of the Harvey Norman NSWRL Women's Premiership commenced on the weekend of 4–5 February 2023.[2] Eleven teams competed.

Draw
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosted the official Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership draw.The website, League Unlimited, also maintained a draw and ladder.

Ladder

PosOpen Women's TeamPldWDLBPFPAPDPts
1 North Sydney Bears10802136212024218
2 Illawarra Steelers1070312201784216
3 Canterbury Bulldogs1070312121773516
4 Mounties10604125414211214
5 Newcastle Knights1060412381489014
6 Central Coast Roosters1060412221408214
7 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks1040612071941310
8 Wentworthville Magpies104061186236-5010
9 Wests Tigers104061165232-6710
10 South Sydney Rabbitohs103071138245-1078
11 St George Dragons100010142434-3922

Final Series
A four team Final Series was scheduled for April 22 and 29.

Semi-finalsGrand final
      
1 North Sydney Bears16
4 Mounties18
3 Canterbury Bulldogs0
4 Mounties1
2 Illawarra Steelers8
3 Canterbury Bulldogs16

Grand Final

Saturday, 29 April 2023
18:00 AEST (UTC+10)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 0 – 1 Mount Pritchard Mounties
Report
Highlights
Stats
Field goals: 1
Matilda Power  67'
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Referee: Nathan Loveday

Player of the Year
On 4 September, Holli Wheeler of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs was named as the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership Player of the Year.[1]

Jersey Flegg

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The 2023 season of the Jersey Flegg Cup for Under 21 males commenced on the weekend of 4–5 March 2023.[2] Twelve teams competed.

Draw
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosted the official Jersey Flegg Cup draw. The website, League Unlimited, also maintained a draw.

Ladder
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosted the official ladder. The website, League Unlimited, also maintained a ladder.

PosJersey Flegg TeamPldWDLBPFPAPDPts
1 Sydney Roosters221714465037827243
2 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs221516455038316739
3 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks22140844953999636
4 Penrith Panthers22121944744195533
5 Parramatta Eels221101144844602430
6 Melbourne Storm22110114462474-1230
7 Canberra Raiders22100124400480-8028
8 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles2290134500539-3926
9 St. George Illawarra Dragons2290134450598-14826
10 South Sydney Rabbitohs2281134401594-19325
11 Newcastle Knights2270154492524-3222
12 Wests Tigers2270154440550-11022

Finals series
A Final Series is scheduled for September 2023, following the conclusion of the 26th and last round on Sunday, 27 August 2023.

Player of the Year
On 4 September, Max McCathie, edge forward for the Sydney Roosters, was named as the Jersey Flegg Player of the Year.[1]

Sydney Shield

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The 2023 season of the Sydney Shield commenced on the weekend of 18–19 March 2023.[2] Nine teams competed in the 2023 Sydney Shield.

Draw
The website, Play Rugby League hosted the official Sydney Shield draw.
The website, League Unlimited, maintained a Sydney Shield Draw and Results page.

Ladder
The website, Play Rugby League hosted the Sydney Shield ladder.
The website, League Unlimited, also maintained a ladder.

PosSydney Shield TeamPldWDLBWFLFPFPAPDPts
1 St Marys Saints15140121060225035234
2 Penrith Brothers16110520051928423526
3 Hills District Bulls16110520048035412626
4 Cabramatta Two Blues16718200407479-7219
5 Ryde-Eastwood Hawks16718200404488-8419
6 Mounties166010200341474-13316
7 Glebe Dirty Reds15519201376439-6315
8 Wentworthville Magpies165110200392488-9615
9 Moorebank Rams163013200301566-26510

Finals series
A Final Series was scheduled for August 2023, following the conclusion of the 18th and last round on Sunday, 29 July 2023.

Grand Final

Sunday, 3 September 2023
3:00pm (AEST)
Hills District Bulls 34 — 30 St Marys Saints
Tries: 6
Thomas Watson 2
Damon Smith
Kruz Niutili-Schmidt
Dylan Marshall
Ceiza James
Goals: 5
Bradley Avery 5
HT: 22-10
Report[11]
Highlights
Tries: 6
3 Michael Tuavao
Sadee Sub Laban
Jedd Gordon
Saniel Sykes
Goals: 3
3 Riley Stokes
Netsrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton
Referee: Daniel Luttringer
Player of the Match: Dylan Marshall

NSW Men's Country Championships

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The 2023 Men's Country Championship is scheduled to commence on the weekend of 4–5 February 2023.[2]

There are 10 teams competing in the 2023 Men's Country Championship .

  • Central Coast Roosters
  • Illawarra South Coast
  • Macarthur Wests Tigers
  • Monaro Colts
  • Newcastle Maitland Region Knights
  • North Coast Bulldogs
  • Northern Rivers Titans
  • Northern Tigers
  • Riverina Bulls
  • Western Rams

SG Ball Cup

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The 2023 season S. G. Ball Cup for Under 19 males commenced on the weekend of 4–5 February 2023.[2] Sixteen teams competed.
Draw
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosted the official SG Ball Cup draw.

Ladder

PosUnder 19 TeamPldWDLBPFPAPDPts
1 Canberra Raiders9801032613019616
2 Penrith Panthers9801027614613016
3 Newcastle Knights9621031415815614
4 Parramatta Eels970202581966214
5 Western Suburbs Magpies961202861909613
6 Sydney Roosters9522038017021012
7 Illawarra Steelers951302441628211
8 Canterbury Bulldogs950402281785010
9 New Zealand Warriors94050176238-628
10 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks93060202240-386
11 St George Dragons93060170230-606
12 Balmain Tigers93060122268-1466
13 South Sydney Rabbitohs92070149284-1354
14 North Sydney Bears92070172358-1864
15 Manly Warringhah Sea Eagles91080178247-692
16 Melbourne Storm91080126412-2862

The New South Wales Rugby League website hosted the official SG Ball Cup ladder.

Finals series
A six-team Final Series was scheduled for April 15, 22 and 29.

Elimination FinalsSemi FinalsGrand Final
1 Canberra Raiders6
4 Parramatta Eels184 Parramatta Eels14
5 Western Suburbs Magpies103 Newcastle Knights22
4 Parramatta Eels28
2 Penrith Panthers8
3 Newcastle Knights353 Newcastle Knights10
6 Sydney Roosters10

Grand Final

Saturday, 29 April 2023
3 pm (AEST)
Newcastle Knights 22 — 28 Parramatta Eels
Tries: 4
Beau Slade  26'
Ethan Ferguson  32'
Mayson Metcalf  53'
Taj Blackman  62'
Goals: 3
Ethan Ferguson 3  27', 33', 53'
HT: 12–12
Tries: 5
Ethan Sanders  5'
Devonte Vaivela  10'
Charlie Guymer  42'
Richard Penisini  47'
Devonte Vaivela  58'

Goals: 4
Ethan Sanders 4  7', 12', 43', 60'

Harold Matthews Cup

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The 2023 season Harold Matthews Cup for Under 17 males commenced on the weekend of 4–5 February 2023.[2] Fifteen teams competed.

Draw
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosted the official Harold Matthews Cup draw.

Ladder

PosUnder 17 TeamPldWDLBPFPAPDPts
1 Penrith Panthers8611124413610815
2 Newcastle Knights860212201269414
3 Parramatta Eels860211861127414
4 Canterbury Bulldogs860211921603214
5 Canberra Raiders860211921603214
6 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks851211721205213
7 Illawarra Steelers850312021426012
8 Western Suburbs Magpies840411641303410
9 Balmain Tigers84041163164-110
10 South Sydney Rabbitohs83231174184-1010
11 Sydney Roosters83051152156-48
12 St George Dragons82061136182-466
13 Central Coast Roosters81071116201-854
14 North Sydney Bears8107192262-1704
15 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles8008194264-1702

Finals series
A Final Series was scheduled for April 15, 22 and 29.

Elimination FinalsSemi FinalsGrand Final
1 Penrith Panthers16
4 Canterbury Bulldogs254 Canterbury Bulldogs30
5 Canberra Raiders182 Newcastle Knights6
4 Canterbury Bulldogs32
2 Newcastle Knights18
3 Parramatta Eels183 Parramatta Eels16
6 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks4

Tarsha Gale Cup

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The 2023 season Tarsha Gale Cup for Under 19 females was scheduled to commence on the weekend of 4–5 February 2023.[2] Thirteen teams competed.

Draw
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosted the official Tarsha Gale Cup draw.

Ladder

PosUnder 19 TeamPldWDLBPFPAPDPts
1 Canterbury Bulldogs880012845223218
2 Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters880012623822418
3 Newcastle Knights86021168868214
4 Illawarra Steelers84131162828011
5 Parramatta Eels84131112124-1211
6 Canberra Raiders84131158176-1811
7 Penrith Panthers83141118124-69
8 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks8314184172-889
9 North Sydney Bears82241100134-348
10 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles82061124174-506
11 South Sydney Rabbitohs82061110176-666
12 St George Dragons8116170276-2065
13 Wests Tigers8107164202-1384

Finals series
A Final Series was scheduled for April 15, 22 and 29.

Elimination FinalsSemi FinalsGrand Final
1 Canterbury Bulldogs28
4 Illawarra Steelers204 Illawarra Steelers0
5 Parramatta Eels41 Canterbury Bulldogs22
2 Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters26
2 Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters40
3 Newcastle Knights163 Newcastle Knights4
6 Canberra Raiders6

Laurie Daley Cup

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The 2023 season Laurie Daley Cup for Under 18 males is scheduled to commence on the weekend of 4–5 February 2023.[2]

There are 10 teams competing in the 2023 Laurie Daley Cup.

  • Central Coast Roosters
  • Illawarra South Coast
  • Macarthur Wests Tigers
  • Monaro Colts
  • Newcastle Maitland Region Knights
  • North Coast Bulldogs
  • Northern Rivers Titans
  • Northern Tigers
  • Riverina Bulls
  • Western Rams

Draw and Ladder
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosts the official Laurie Daley Cup draw.

Finals series
A Final Series is scheduled for March 2023, following the conclusion of the 5th and last round on Sunday, 5 March 2023.

Andrew Johns Cup

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The 2023 season Andrew Johns Cup for Under 18 males is scheduled to commence on the weekend of 4–5 February 2023.[2]

There are 10 teams competing in the 2023 Andrew Johns Cup.

  • Central Coast Roosters
  • Illawarra South Coast
  • Macarthur Wests Tigers
  • Monaro Colts
  • Newcastle Maitland Region Knights
  • North Coast Bulldogs
  • Northern Rivers Titans
  • Northern Tigers
  • Riverina Bulls
  • Western Rams

Draw and Ladder
The New South Wales Rugby League website hosts the official Andrew Johns Cup draw.

Finals series
A Final Series is scheduled for March 2023, following the conclusion of the 5th and last round on Sunday, 5 March 2023.

City v Country

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The NSWRL has organised a series of City versus Country matches for the weekend of 4–7 May 2023. Playing squads were announced on 1 May 2023.[12]

FormatCityCountryTime (AET)DateVenue
Women's Open Age12182.00pmThu 4 MayNetstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton
Under 16s males30011.00amSat 6 May
Under 18s males301012.35pm
Men's Open Age20262.20pm
Wheelchair rugby league15704.00pmQueanbeyan PCYC, Queanbeyan PCYC
Physical disability rugby league161010.00amSun 7 MayNetstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton
Under 17 females16411.15am
Under 19 females26812.50pm

City versus Country Women

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Thursday, 4th May, 2023
7.15pm (AEST)
City 12 — 18 Country
Tries: 3
Cassie Staples 1
Tayla Preston 1
Monalisa Soliola 1
Goals: nil
Tayla Preston 0/4
HT: 12 – 6
NSWRL[13]
Tries: 3
2 Teagan Berry
1 Ellie Johnston
Goals: 3
3 Kirra Dibb
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton
Referee: Karra-Lee Nolan
Player of the Match: Kirra Dibb

Under 19 State of Origin Women

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The NSW squad for the 2023 Under 19 Women's match against Queensland. The team is coached by Kate Mullaly.[14]

J#PlayerState ClubNRLW Club
2023
Position(s)NSW U19HNW PremiershipU19 Tarsha Gale
DbtMTGP2022202320222023
Charlotte Barwick KnightsCentre0000 10m 6m 11g
Marley Cardwell PanthersProp, Lock0000 8m
Kate Fallon RabbitohsSecond-row0000 3m 1m 8m 1m
Tatiana Finau BulldogsSecond-row0000 3m 8m 3m 23g
Litia Fusi BulldogsCentre0000 5m 1m 10m 9m
Kalosipani Hopoate Bears RoostersProp0000 6m 1t 7m 2t 7m 4m
Chloe Jackson BearsSecond-row0000 3m 8m 3t 6m 4m 3m 2m
Evie Jones KnightsFive-eighth0000 8m 4m
Noaria Kapua BulldogsSecond-row0000 10m 6m 7g
Chelsea Makira BulldogsHalfback0000 6m 2m 10m 1m
Leah Ollerton KnightsHooker0000 6m 1m 10m 7m
Latisha Smythe BulldogsProp0000 7m 10m 3m
Monalisa Soliola Bulldogs RaidersSecond-row20221000 5m 10m 2t 5g 6m 4m 5g
Brooke Talataina RoostersFive-eighth0000 4m 3m 3m 8m 8m
Alexis Tauaneai Bulldogs DragonsProp0000 5m 6m 3m
Lindsay Tui EelsCentre0000 9m 2m
Grace-Lee Weekes BearsCentre0000 4m 4t 7m 2m 7m 2m
Georgia Willey RaidersFullback0000 8m 6m 9m 8m
Sienna Williams BearsFullback0000 2m 7m 3m 5g 8m 1m

References

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