NSW rugby league cancels women's spring competition
NSW Rugby League is ending its decade-old women's spring competition after 2026, affecting roughly 1000 girls each year.
The Western Women's Rugby League ran for ten years and is ending after 2026. The NSWRL is shifting focus to winter months.
About 1000 girls across all grades lose their chance each year. The competition secretary warned this will set women's rugby league back five years in the region.
A mother of a player started a petition to save it. By October 2 it had 1300 signatures.
Regional advocates say winter competitions lack the structure and community support of the spring league. They want the NSWRL to improve winter options instead of ending this success.
- 1000 per year
- Girls losing opportunity
- 10 years
- Competition duration
- 1300
- Petition signatures by Oct 2
- 5 years
- Forecast setback in region
Why it mattersAround 1000 young girls each season lose a grassroots competition. It is key to their development and community in regional NSW.
AustraliaWestern NSW girls are losing a regional rugby league competition that has been their primary pathway to the sport; the decision contradicts the NSWRL's own women's strategy.
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