NSWRL could scrap Western Women's rugby league next year
The NSW Rugby League might cut the Western Women's spring competition. This would boost the winter Peter McDonald Premiership.
The decision sparked backlash. Players and volunteers launched a petition to save the spring season.
Players say the move removes opportunities for female athletes. Players argue that boosting one competition doesn't automatically grow another.
Meredith Jones is a Panorama Platypi player and school teacher. Jones says the NSWRL gave no reason or communication.
The spring competition is important for scouts. It's also important for players without a Peter McDonald Premiership club.
These players face extra cost and travel to compete in winter. Jones says the NSWRL didn't discuss this with them.
She finds that hurtful. Players and volunteers are vital to growing women's rugby league in the region.
- Meredith Jones, Panorama Platypi centre
- Player affected
- Western Women's Rugby League spring season
- Competition axed
- Winter Peter McDonald Premiership
- Replaced by
Why it mattersA regional women's competition might be scrapped with no communication. This threatens pathways for female athletes in rural NSW.
AustraliaWomen's rugby league players in Western NSW lose a spring pathway and face barriers to winter competition unless a plan emerges.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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