NSW Physical Disability Rugby League

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NSW Physical Disability Rugby League
Sport Rugby league
Founded2010
No. of teams5
CountryFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

The New South Wales Physical Disability Rugby League Association (NSWPDRLA) is an amateur open age rugby league competition for people with a Physical disability.

History

The NSWPDRL was formed in 2010 and co founded by George Tonna. They then affiliated with the New South Wales Rugby League and established two teams the Eastern Sydney Stingrays and Western Sydney Outlaws and were playing exhibition matches from 2010 to 2012. Two new clubs entered in 2013 the Manly Sea Eagles and Newtown Jets for players based in the North Shore and Sydney City areas.

The Manly Sea Eagles are the current champions as they defeated South Sydney 12–4 in the 2015 grand final.

Rules

The rules are the same as top level rugby league but have been modified to make the game safer for disabled bodied and younger players;

Current Clubs

There are currently 4 teams in the competition but there are plans to expand the competition further across NSW, Australia and overseas.

Club
Manly Sea Eagles
Newtown Jets
South Sydney Rabbitohs (formerly Western Sydney Outlaws)
Sydney Roosters (formerly Eastern Sydney Stingrays)

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