The New South Wales Rugby League is administering several competitions during the 2023 rugby league season in Australia.
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]
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.
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.
Pos | KOE NSW Cup Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
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1 | ![]() | 24 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 637 | 474 | 163 | 36 |
2 | ![]() | 24 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 584 | 533 | 51 | 34 |
3 | ![]() | 24 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 630 | 470 | 160 | 33 |
4 | ![]() | 24 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 554 | 476 | 78 | 33 |
5 | ![]() | 24 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 629 | 524 | 105 | 32 |
6 | ![]() | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 644 | 511 | 133 | 31 |
7 | ![]() | 24 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 564 | 482 | 82 | 30 |
8 | ![]() | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 569 | 501 | 68 | 29 |
9 | ![]() | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 480 | 683 | -203 | 27 |
10 | ![]() | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 572 | 624 | -52 | 23 |
11 | ![]() | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 508 | 685 | -177 | 22 |
12 | ![]() | 24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 516 | 749 | -233 | 20 |
13 | ![]() | 24 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 492 | 667 | -175 | 14 |
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 finals | Semi-finals | Preliminary final | Grand final | |||||||||||||||
1 | ![]() | 24 | ![]() | 22 | ||||||||||||||
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2 | ![]() | 26 | ![]() | 28 | ||||||||||||||
3 | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | 24 | ||||||||||||||
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4 | ![]() | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
5 | ![]() | 22 | ||||||||||||||||
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]
The winners of the four conferences are scheduled to meet in a two-week knock-out tournament in September 2023.
Northern Conference | Western Conference | Central Conference | Southern Conference |
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Denton Engineering Cup | Peter McDonald Premiership | Ron Massey Cup | Mojo Homes Illawarra Cup |
Draw | Draw yet to be published | Draw (PRL) Draw (LU) | Draw yet to be published |
Group 10
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Premiers: ![]() | Premiers: ![]() | Premiers: ![]() | Premiers: ![]() |
Semi-finals | Final | |||||
16 September | ||||||
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24 September - CommBank Stadium | ||||||
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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
Pos | Open Women's Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
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1 | ![]() | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 362 | 120 | 242 | 18 |
2 | ![]() | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 220 | 178 | 42 | 16 |
3 | ![]() | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 212 | 177 | 35 | 16 |
4 | ![]() | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 254 | 142 | 112 | 14 |
5 | ![]() | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 238 | 148 | 90 | 14 |
6 | ![]() | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 222 | 140 | 82 | 14 |
7 | ![]() | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 207 | 194 | 13 | 10 |
8 | ![]() | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 186 | 236 | -50 | 10 |
9 | ![]() | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 165 | 232 | -67 | 10 |
10 | ![]() | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 138 | 245 | -107 | 8 |
11 | ![]() | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 42 | 434 | -392 | 2 |
Final Series
A four team Final Series was scheduled for April 22 and 29.
Semi-finals | Grand final | ||||||||
1 | ![]() | 16 | |||||||
4 | ![]() | 18 | |||||||
3 | ![]() | 0 | |||||||
4 | ![]() | 1 | |||||||
2 | ![]() | 8 | |||||||
3 | ![]() | 16 |
Grand Final
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs ![]() | 0 – 1 | ![]() |
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Report Highlights Stats | Field goals:1 Matilda Power ![]() |
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]
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.
Pos | Jersey Flegg Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
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1 | ![]() | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 650 | 378 | 272 | 43 |
2 | ![]() | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 550 | 383 | 167 | 39 |
3 | ![]() | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 495 | 399 | 96 | 36 |
4 | ![]() | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 474 | 419 | 55 | 33 |
5 | ![]() | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 484 | 460 | 24 | 30 |
6 | ![]() | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 462 | 474 | -12 | 30 |
7 | ![]() | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 400 | 480 | -80 | 28 |
8 | ![]() | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 500 | 539 | -39 | 26 |
9 | ![]() | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 450 | 598 | -148 | 26 |
10 | ![]() | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 401 | 594 | -193 | 25 |
11 | ![]() | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 492 | 524 | -32 | 22 |
12 | ![]() | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 440 | 550 | -110 | 22 |
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 final | Major Semi Final | Preliminary final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
1 | ![]() | 6 | 2 | ![]() | 22 | |||||||||||||
2 | ![]() | 26 | 1 | ![]() | 20 | |||||||||||||
2 | ![]() | 44 | 1 | ![]() | 31 | |||||||||||||
3 | ![]() | 22 | Minor Semi Final | 5 | ![]() | 18 | ||||||||||||
3 | ![]() | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
4 | ![]() | 20 | 5 | ![]() | 20 | |||||||||||||
5 | ![]() | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
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]
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.
Pos | Sydney Shield Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | WF | LF | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
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1 | ![]() | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 602 | 250 | 352 | 34 |
2 | ![]() | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 519 | 284 | 235 | 26 |
3 | ![]() | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 354 | 126 | 26 |
4 | ![]() | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 407 | 479 | -72 | 19 |
5 | ![]() | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 404 | 488 | -84 | 19 |
6 | ![]() | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 341 | 474 | -133 | 16 |
7 | ![]() | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 439 | -63 | 15 |
8 | ![]() | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 488 | -96 | 15 |
9 | ![]() | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 301 | 566 | -265 | 10 |
Finals series
A Final Series was scheduled for August 2023, following the conclusion of the 18th and last round on Sunday, 29 July 2023.
Qualifying final | Major Semi Final | Preliminary final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
1 | ![]() | 28 | 1 | ![]() | 30 | |||||||||||||
2 | ![]() | 10 | 3 | ![]() | 34 | |||||||||||||
2 | ![]() | 34 | 2 | ![]() | 18 | |||||||||||||
3 | ![]() | 16 | Minor Semi Final | 3 | ![]() | 22 | ||||||||||||
3 | ![]() | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
4 | ![]() | 12 | 5 | ![]() | 22 | |||||||||||||
5 | ![]() | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
Grand Final
Sunday, 3 September 2023 3:00pm (AEST) |
Hills District Bulls ![]() | 34 — 30 | ![]() |
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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 |
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 .
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
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.
Grand Final
Saturday, 29 April 2023 3 pm (AEST) |
Newcastle Knights ![]() | 22 — 28 | ![]() |
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Tries: 4 Beau Slade ![]() Ethan Ferguson ![]() Mayson Metcalf ![]() Taj Blackman ![]() Goals: 3 Ethan Ferguson 3 ![]() | HT: 12–12 | Tries: 5 Ethan Sanders ![]() Devonte Vaivela ![]() Charlie Guymer ![]() Richard Penisini ![]() Devonte Vaivela ![]() Goals: 4 |
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
Finals series
A Final Series was scheduled for April 15, 22 and 29.
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
Finals series
A Final Series was scheduled for April 15, 22 and 29.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
Format | Country | Time (AET) | Date | Venue | |
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Women's Open Age | 12 | 18 | 2.00pm | Thu 4 May | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton |
Under 16s males | 30 | 0 | 11.00am | Sat 6 May | |
Under 18s males | 30 | 10 | 12.35pm | ||
Men's Open Age | 20 | 26 | 2.20pm | ||
Wheelchair rugby league | 15 | 70 | 4.00pm | Queanbeyan PCYC, Queanbeyan PCYC | |
Physical disability rugby league | 16 | 10 | 10.00am | Sun 7 May | Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton |
Under 17 females | 16 | 4 | 11.15am | ||
Under 19 females | 26 | 8 | 12.50pm |
Thursday, 4th May, 2023 7.15pm (AEST) |
City ![]() | 12 — 18 | ![]() |
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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 |
The NSW squad for the 2023 Under 19 Women's match against Queensland. The team is coached by Kate Mullaly. [14]
J# | Player | State Club | NRLW Club 2023 | Position(s) | NSW U19 | HNW Premiership | U19 Tarsha Gale | ||||||
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Dbt | M | T | G | P | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | |||||
— | Charlotte Barwick | ![]() | — | Centre | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ![]() |
— | Marley Cardwell | ![]() | — | Prop , Lock | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ![]() |
— | Kate Fallon | ![]() | — | Second-row | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Tatiana Finau | ![]() | — | Second-row | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | ![]() | — | ![]() |
— | Litia Fusi | ![]() | — | Centre | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Kalosipani Hopoate | ![]() | ![]() | Prop | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | — |
— | Chloe Jackson | ![]() | — | Second-row | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Evie Jones | ![]() | — | Five-eighth | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ![]() |
— | Noaria Kapua | ![]() | — | Second-row | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ![]() |
— | Chelsea Makira | ![]() | — | Halfback | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Leah Ollerton | ![]() | — | Hooker | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Latisha Smythe | ![]() | — | Prop | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Monalisa Soliola | ![]() | ![]() | Second-row | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | — |
— | Brooke Talataina | ![]() | — | Five-eighth | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | — | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Alexis Tauaneai | ![]() | ![]() | Prop | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | ![]() | — | ![]() |
— | Lindsay Tui | ![]() | — | Centre | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ![]() |
— | Grace-Lee Weekes | ![]() | — | Centre | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Georgia Willey | ![]() | — | Fullback | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ![]() | ![]() |
— | Sienna Williams | ![]() | — | Fullback | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | — | ![]() | ![]() |
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