New South Wales Rugby League
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The New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in New South Wales. It is a member of the Australian Rugby League. The New South Wales Rugby League was formed by players who were discontented with the administration of the New South Wales Rugby Union. The first rugby league game in New South Wales was played on August 17 1907, in which New Zealand defeated New South Wales Rugby League team 12-8.
The Sydney premiership was started on April 20 1908. Nine teams contested the initial season. They were:
This competition ran continuously until 1994 when it was superseded by the Australian Rugby League competition.
Today the NSWRL administers the New South Wales State of Origin team and organises lower grade and junior competions.
See also
- Australian Rugby League
- National Rugby League
- New South Wales Rugby League premiership
- Queensland Rugby League
- Rugby League State of Origin
- Super League (Australia)
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Competitions National Rugby League | State of Origin | Pacific Cup | Pacific Rim Championship |
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National teams American Samoa | Australia | Cook Islands | Fiji | New Caledonia | New Zealand | Niue | Papua New Guinea| Samoa | Tokelau | Tonga |
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Federation Links Australian RL | New South Wales RL | Queensland RL | New Zealand RL |
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Governing bodies Australian Rugby League | New South Wales Rugby League | New South Wales Country Rugby League | Northern Territory Rugby League | Queensland Rugby League | South Australian Rugby League | Victorian Rugby League | Western Australia Rugby League | Tasmanian Rugby League |
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National competitions National Rugby League | State of Origin
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NSWRL competitions Jersy Flegg | Premier League | Jim Beam Cup
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CRL competitions Group 1 Rugby League | Group 2 Rugby League | Group 3 Rugby League | Group 4 Rugby League | Group 6 Rugby League | Group 7 Rugby League | Group 8 Rugby League | Group 9 Rugby League | Group 10 Rugby League | Group 11 Rugby League | Group 12 Rugby League | Group 14 Rugby League | Group 15 Rugby League | Group 16 Rugby League | Group 17 Rugby League | Group 18 Rugby League | Group 20 Rugby League | Group 21 Rugby League | Newcastle Rugby League | Illawarra Rugby League | Central Coast Rugby League | Castlereagh Cup | Bogan Cup | Woodbridge Cup | Mid-West Cup |
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'''QRL competitions Queensland Cup | FOGS Cup & FOGS Colts Challenge | Brisbane Rugby League premiership | Bulimba Cup | Foley Shield | Winfield State League | South East Division | Southern Division | Wide Bay Division | Northern Division | Central Division | South West Division |
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VRL competitions Central Highlands Rugby League | Melbourne Rugby League | Goulburn Murray Rugby League |
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NTRL competitions Central Australian Rugby Football League | Darwin Rugby League |
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