Nominations are now open for the 2026 NSWRL Community Awards — an important opportunity to recognise the people who continue to strengthen and grow Community Rugby League across NSW. Featuring nine major honours, including the Women in League Award , these awards highlight the individuals making a meaningful impact in creating opportunities for women and girls to participate, lead and thrive in the game. From volunteers and coaches to referees, administrators and advocates,

The Community Rugby Leagues Association has confirmed its leadership team following its recent Board meeting, with Kristie Laird re-elected as Chair and Ian Robinson re-elected as Deputy Chair . Kristie will continue to lead the organisation as it works closely with Districts, Clubs and volunteers to strengthen Community Rugby League across New South Wales. Ian will continue in the role of Deputy Chair and has also been re-elected as an Independent Director . The Board also

The NSW Community Rugby Leagues Association (NSWCRLA) recently held its General Members Meeting at the Parramatta Rugby League Centre of Excellence, bringing together District League representatives from across NSW and the ACT. The session focused on sharing challenges, highlighting what is working well across the State, and informing the ongoing development of the draft NSWCRLA Strategic Plan 2026–2029. A clear message emerged throughout the day: long-term sustainability in

The NSW Community Rugby Leagues Association (NSWCRLA) has today announced the launch of the Community Rugby League Growth Fund, a new $150,000 initiative designed to strengthen Community Rugby League across NSW and the ACT.   Funded by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) through NSW Rugby League (NSWRL), the program will support affiliated Districts, Groups and Clubs to deliver safe, compliant, and thriving competitions across the State.   NSWCRLA Chair Kristie Lair

The NSW Community Rugby Leagues Association  held its 2025 Annual General Meeting  on Wednesday 4 February, bringing together representatives from Community Rugby League Groups and Districts across New South Wales. The AGM provided an opportunity to reflect on a strong year for the grassroots game, acknowledge leadership contributions, and outline key priorities for the year ahead. Chair Kristie Laird paid tribute to outgoing Chair Nathan Waugh , thanking him for his leadersh

Registrations now open for 2026 as Rugby League participation continues to surge across NSW The Community Rugby Leagues Association (CRLA) is pleased to support the opening of Rugby League registrations for the 2026 season, following another year of record participation across NSW and ACT. In 2025, more than 122,430 people took the field, marking the third year in a row Rugby League participation has climbed statewide – a 4.1 per cent increase from 2024. Grassroots involvemen

The NSW Community Rugby Leagues Association (NSWCRLA) is encouraging all community Rugby League clubs to apply for the newly opened NSWRL...

The ongoing success of the RISE junior development program has seen numbers swell by more than 50 per cent this season to 2600 as...

The NSW Community Rugby Leagues Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristie Laird as the new Chair of its Board,...