NRL Northern Territory (abbreviated as NRLNT, formerly the Northern Territory Rugby League) is the organisation responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Northern Territory. It controls the Darwin Rugby League, Darwin Junior Rugby League and Central Australian Rugby Football League.
| NRL Northern Territory | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1950 |
| Formerly named | Northern Territory Rugby Football League Association |
| Responsibility | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Headquarters | Territory Rugby League Stadium, Marrara, Northern Territory |
| Website | https://www.nrlnt.com.au/ |
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As of 2 December 2009 | |
Northern Territory is an affiliated state of the overall Australian governing body the Australian Rugby League.
History
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The first rugby league competition in Darwin took place in 1941. This competition was among servicemen stationed in Darwin during World War 2. The competition was suspended following the Japanese air raids on 19 February 1942 and did not recommence until 1943.
The game was not played on an organised basis after servicemen left the city at the end of the war until the formation of the Northern Territory Rugby Football League Association in 1950. The newly formed association's first game was held on 14 January 1951. Rugby league in the Northern Territory is being played at Richardson Park.
Competitions
editDarwin Rugby League
editClubs
edit| Team | Moniker | Suburb | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
 Darwin Brothers | Brothers | Darwin CBD | Warren Park |
 Litchfield | Bears | Litchfield | |
 Mackillop | Sharks | Palmerston | |
 Nightcliff | Dragons | Nightcliff | |
 Palmerston | Raiders | Palmerston | |
 South Darwin | Rabbitohs | Marrara |
Central Australian Rugby Football League
edit| Team | Moniker | Suburb | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | Brothers | Alice Springs | ANZAC Oval |
| Central Memorial | Bulls | Alice Springs | |
| Wests | Dragons | Gillen |
Katherine Rugby League
editThe Katherine Rugby League is a rugby League competition in Katherine, Northern Territory.
| Club | Suburb | Ground |
|---|---|---|
 Katherine Bushrangers | Katherine | Sports & Recreation Club |
| Katherine Raiders | Katherine | Sports & Recreation Club |
 Katherine Wests Tigers | Katherine | Sports & Recreation Club |
Gove Rugby League
editThe Gove Rugby League is a competition located in Gove, Northern Territory.
| Team | Moniker | Suburb | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gove Rugby League | Buffaloes | Nhulunbuy | Hindle Oval |
Notable NTRL juniors who competed in the NRL
editAlice Springs
Darwin Brothers
- Frank Stokes (1990–94 Manly Sea Eagles)
- Anthony Castro (1990 South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Federal United
- Chris Nahi (1996–98 Gold Coast Chargers)
Waratahs
- Steve Larder (1985–89 Illawarra Steelers)
- Gerry De La Cruz (1982 Canberra Raiders)
- Duncan MacGillivray (1996–2003 South Sydney Rabbitohs & Penrith)
- Joel Romelo (Melbourne Storm)[1]
- Sam Irwin (Gold Coast Titans)[2]
- Chris Smith (2015– Penrith Panthers & Sydney Roosters)[3]
Nhulunbuy
Katherine Bushrangers
