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2021 New South Wales Rugby League season

2021 New South Wales Rugby League season

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The New South Wales Rugby League administered several competitions during the 2021 rugby league season in Australia. The season was impacted by the Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic. Junior competitions, Country representative tournaments, and City versus Country representative matches were concluded prior to the impact of lockdown in June 2021. The lockdowns, however, led to the postponement and subsequent cancellation of senior competitions.

Knock on Effect New South Wales Cup

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The 2021 season of the Knock on Effect New South Wales Cup was curtailed due to lockdowns introduced to combat the Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales. Fifteen of a scheduled 24 rounds were played, with the last completed round of matches occurring on the weekend of 19–20 June 2021.[1]

Teams

There will be 11 teams in 2021.

Ladder

The table below reflects the competition ladder at the completion of Round 15.[2] This was the last completed round played, and occurred on the weekend of the 19–20 June 2021. During July and early August 2021, when there was a hope that the competition could be resumed in late August and September, scheduled matches were cancelled, with the result recorded as a nil-all draw. A Round 2 match between Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs was postponed due to wet weather. As the rescheduled date was 28 July 2021 this match was not played.

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Updated to match(es) played on 21 June 2021. Source: NSWRL website
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

Due to the cancellation of the competition, a final Series was not held for the 2021 Knock on Effect New South Wales Cup.[1]

President's Cup

Northern Conference (Denton Engineering Cup)

Ladder

The competition was affected by the expanding impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales. From Round 13, lockdown restrictions applying to the Central Coast prevented the scheduled matches of The Entrance Tigers, Wyong Roos, and for several rounds Lakes United Seagulls, from taking place.[3][4] After Round 17, lockdown restrictions were extended to Newcastle and the Hunter and the final round, Round 18, was not played.[5]

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Finals series

Due to the cancellation of the competition, a final Series was not held for the 2021 Denton Engineering Cup.[1]

Central Conference (Ron Massey Cup)

Ladder

The table below reflects the matches played prior to the cessation of the competition.

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  • The competition was suspended in early July and subsequently cancelled.
  • Round 2 was postponed following to the closure of venues due to wet weather.[7][8][9] Two of the five matches were played prior to the lockdown.
  • Round 10 marked the City-Country representative weekend. No Ron Massey Cup teams played.
  • Rounds 16 (3-4 July) to 21 (7-8 Aug) were cancelled. The scheduled matches in these Rounds were designated as a nil-all Cover Draw whilst there was a hope that the competition could be resumed.
  • Rounds 22 and 23 were abandoned.

Finals series

Due to the cancellation of the competition, a final Series was not held for the 2021 Ron Massey Cup.[1]

Southern Conference (Mojo Homes Illawarra Cup)

Ladder

The ladder below reflects the 9 out of scheduled 15 rounds that were completed prior to the suspension and subsequent cancellation of the competition.[12] The table below reflects the matches played prior to the cessation of the competition.

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Notes

  • Originally scheduled for 8 May 2021, Round 5 was washed out and postponed until 24 July 2021, however, due to the lockdown the round was not played.[13]

Finals series

Due to the cancellation of the competition, a final Series was not held for the 2021 Mojo Homes Illawarra Cup.

President's Cup

Due to the cancellation of NSWRL major competitions in August, the planned four-team knock-out series for the 2021 President's Cup was not held.[1] The plan was to include the three major premiers from the Northern (Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast), Central (Ron Massey Cup) and Southern (Illawarra) Conferences, along with a wild card entry.[14]

Major NSWRL Competitions

Jersey Flegg Cup

Ladder

The table below reflects the matches played prior to the cessation of the competition.

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Notes:

  • The competition was suspended in early July and subsequently cancelled.
  • Four of five Round 2 matches originally scheduled for 20 & 21 March 2021 were postponed following to the closure of venues due to wet weather.
    • Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks beat Victoria Thunderbolts on Sunday, 21 March 2021.
    • Penrith Panthers beat Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on Saturday, 27 March 2021.
    • Wests Tigers drew with Sydney Roosters on Friday, 14 May 2021.
    • St. George Illawarra Dragons beat Parramatta Eels on Saturday, 15 May 2021.
    • Manly Warringah Sea Eagles beat South Sydney Rabbitohs on Saturday, 12 June 2021.
  • Round 10 (15 & 16 May) marked the City-Country representative weekend. Only the two postponed Jersey Flegg matches were played.
  • Rounds 16 (3-4 July) to 21 (7-8 Aug) were cancelled. The scheduled matches in these Rounds were designated as a nil-all Cover Draw whilst there was a hope that the competition could be resumed.
  • Rounds 22, 23 and 24 were abandoned.

Finals series

Due to the cancellation of the competition, a final Series was not held for the 2021 Jersey Flegg Cup.[1]

Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership

Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 5 April. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

The competition was suspended during the week that preceded the planned first week of a three-week, six team final series. Subsequently, in August, the 2021 Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership competition was cancelled.[1]

Sydney Shield

Ladder

The table below reflects the matches played prior to the cessation of the competition.

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  • The competition was suspended in early July and subsequently cancelled.
  • Round 2 was postponed following to the closure of venues due to wet weather. Two of the five matches were played prior to the lockdown.
  • Round 10 marked the City-Country representative weekend. No Sydney Shield teams played.
  • Rounds 16 (3-4 July) to 21 (7-8 Aug) were cancelled. The scheduled matches in these Rounds were designated as a nil-all Cover Draw whilst there was a hope that the competition could be resumed.
  • Rounds 22 and 23 were abandoned.

Finals series

Due to the cancellation of the competition a final Series was not held for the 2021 Sydney Shield.[1]

NSW Men's Country Championships

The 2021 Men's Country Championship was won by Monaro Colts.[15]

Northern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Southern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

Semi-finals Grand Final
      
N1 Central Coast 10
S2 Monaro 18
Monaro 18
South Coast-Illawarra 16
S1 Riverina 16
S3 South Coast-Illawarra 24
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NSW Women's Country Championships

Northern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Southern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

Semi-finals Grand Final
      
N1 Newcastle-Maitland 26
N2 North Coast 12
Riverina
Newcastle-Maitland
S1 Riverina 12
S2 Monaro 8
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NSWRL Junior Reps

SG Ball Cup

The 2021 S.G. Ball Cup competition was won by the Canberra Raiders. The Raiders' lock forward, Trey Mooney, was named Player of the Match. Illawarra's five-eighth, Junior Amone, was named Player of the Series.[16]

Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 10 April. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

Elimination Finals Semi-finals Grand Final
1 Sydney 32
3 South Sydney 14 6 Illawarra 42
6 Illawarra 46 4 Canberra 18
6 Illawarra 14
2 Manly Warringah 18
4 Canberra 44 4 Canberra 20
5 Canterbury-Bankstown 10
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Harold Matthews Cup

The 2021 Harold Matthews competition was won by Manly-Warringah. The Sea Eagles' five-eighth, Latu Fainu, was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series.[17]

Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 10 April. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

Elimination Finals Semi-finals Grand Final
1 Manly Warringah 32
4 Western Suburbs 18 4 Western Suburbs 12
5 Central Coast 16 1 Manly Warringah 24
2 Parramatta 12
2 Parramatta 14
3 Penrith 36 3 Penrith 6
6 Sydney 24
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Tarsha Gale Cup

The 2021 Tarsha Gale Cup competition was won by St George. The Dragons' half-back, Rayven-Jodeci Boyce, was named Player of the Match. The Dragons' prop forward, Fatafehi Hanisi, was named Player of the Series.[18]

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Updated to match(es) played on 10 April. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Ladder

Finals series

Elimination Finals Semi-finals Grand Final
1 Newcastle 10
4 Wests 8 5 St George 26
5 St George 30 3 Sydney 4
5 St George 30
2 Illawarra 4
3 Sydney 20 3 Sydney 22
6 Cronulla-Sutherland 0
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Laurie Daley Cup

The 2021 Laurie Daley Cup was won by the Central Coast Roosters. The Roosters' hooker, Tyler Moriarty, was named Player of the Match.[19]

Northern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Southern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

Semi-finals Grand Final
      
N1 Central Coast 12
S2 Monaro 6
Central Coast 24
Northern 14
N2 Northern 16
S2 Western 10
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Andrew Johns Cup

The 2021 Andrew Johns Cup competition was won by Central Coast Roosters' captain, James Miller, was named Player of the Match.[20]

Northern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Southern Conference Ladder

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Updated to match(es) played on 13 March. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored

Finals series

Semi-finals Grand Final
      
N1 Central Coast 18
S2 Monaro 0
Central Coast 14
Illawarra-South Coast 2
S1 Illawarra-South Coast 22
N2 North Coast 0
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City versus Country

The New South Wales Rugby League conducted a representative programme on the weekend of 15–16 May 2021. This included City versus Country matches in five categories: Wheelchair, Under 16s, Under 18s, Women's (Origin, Open Age), Physical Disability and Men's (Representative, Open Age). In addition, the programme included two matches between Newcastle and Illawarra representative teams – in Under 20s and Open Age categories.

Women's Origin

The City-Country Origin Women's match was played on Saturday, 15 May 2021 at Bankwest Stadium.
The following players were selected in the City Origin Women's team.[21] The team was coached by Lisa Fiaola ( North Sydney Bears).

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The following players were selected in the Country Origin Women's team.[21] The team was coached by Adam Bezzina.

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Match Details

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Saturday, 15 May 2021.
2.30pm (AET)
BankWest Stadium, Parramatta
Referee: Cameron Turner
Player of the Match: Jessica Sergis

Men's Open Age

The following players were selected, from Ron Massey Cup clubs, into the City Men's Open Age team.[21] The team was coached by Brett Cook.

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The following players were selected in the Country Origin Men's team.[21] The team was coached by Beau Scott.

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Match Details

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16 May 2021
12:40 PM
Collegians Sporting Complex,
Wollongong, New South Wales
Referee: Daniel Luttringer
Player of the Match: Soni Luke

Women's State of Origin

On 25 May 2021, the NSWRL announced a 19-player squad for their fixture against Queensland on 25 June 2021 at Sunshine Coast Stadium.[25]
The table below includes appearances and points scored in the 2021 match.

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References

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  2. Hartshorn, Michael (26 Jul 2021). "Pickers smash Central to claim minor premiership". Maitland Mercury. Australian Community Media.
  3. Hartshorn, Michael (28 Jul 2021). "Goeys up to second". Cessnock Advertiser. Australian Community Media. p. 16.
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  5. Hartshorn, Michael (2 Jul 2021). "Even the breaks are falling the Pickers' way". Maitland Mercury. Australian Community Media. p. 31.
  6. Down, Rhiannon (20 Mar 2021). "A hard flood rain's going to fall". Weekend Australian. News Limited.
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  9. Biudole, Noa (28 Jun 2021). "Silktails secure 26-16 victory in style". Fiji Times. Motibhai Group of Companies.
  10. "Match Centre: 20 Mounties v Wolves 28". League Unlimited. 26 Jun 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  11. Jennings, Mitch (28 Jun 2021). "Collies, Devils carry wins into lockdown". Illawarra Mercury. Australian Community Media. p. 54.
  12. Mee, Cameron (8 May 2021). "Corrimal's Harry Rudd finding his feet as Illawarra Rugby League games washed out". Illawarra Mercury. Australian Community Media. p. 86.
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  14. McEnally, Andrew (27 Mar 2021). "Monaro hold out Illawarra to claim maiden Championship". NSWRL. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  15. McEnally, Andrew (1 May 2021). "Raiders hold off Steelers in hard fought UNE SG Ball Cup Grand Final win". NSWRL. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  16. "Fainu puts on masterclass for Harold Matthews decider". NSWRL. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  17. "Dragons too strong for Roosters in Tarsha Cup GF". NSWRL. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  18. McEnally, Andrew (27 Mar 2021). "Roosters roll Tigers in Grand Final to complete undefeated season". NSWRL. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  19. McEnally, Andrew (27 Mar 2021). "Central Coast prevail in Johns Cup Grand Final". NSWRL. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
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