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", https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/fdcx/doc7bt49mewsi8232mldcm.jpg/r0_184_5472_3276_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg, Illawarra Mercury's trusted source for property, De Belin trial: Woman tells court she felt 'dead and numb inside' during alleged rape, Keiraville 'upskirter' avoids jail after filming up woman's dress in grocery store, UOW researcher awarded grant to improve the lives of people with dementia, Dad charged over Bulli boat tragedy that killed five-year-old son, Revealed: the Illawarra suburbs earmarked as new housing hotspots, Tullimbar Public School kids' safety 'under threat'. NSWRL provided a statement about the proposed blueprint for the state's competitions. The competition will feature Western NSW, Dubbo and Maitland from out of the Sydney area, while North Sydney, Wentworthville, Hills District and Glebe-Burwood comprise the metro portion of the draw. THE NSW Rugby League will push ahead with plans for a state-wide Ron Massey Cup, but chief executive Dave Trodden insists it won't come at the expense of rebuilding local competitions. With most competitions rebuilding next season, all sides who enter the Ron Massey Cup will need to also field a side in their 'home' zone next season. “It’ll be good to have an elite different comp like that and the teams that want to play are playing against some good opposition.”, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, U.S. Supreme Court weighs scope of ruling that limited juvenile sentences, R. Kelly's sex trafficking case will have an anonymous jury, Your weekly horoscope revealed for 2 to 8 November. Mamamia recaps SAS Australia: This show just got completely out of control. Major backers The Wests Group took over ownership of NRL franchise the Knights in 2017. “We haven’t got a first grade competition as such up here and the boys are just really keen to play against some different teams and see how they how go. Foundation club Western Suburbs have claimed the most silverare in Newcastle RL, winning four of the last eight major titles and 23 overall. For more information, visit the Wenty Magpies Website. ", THE NSW Rugby League will push ahead with plans for a state-wide Ron Massey Cup, but chief executive Dave Trodden insists it won't come at the expense of rebuilding local competitions. "It's been a strategic goal of the NSW Rugby League and the NRL to have a state-wide competition but we're not going to allow the expansion of the Ron Massey Cup to be the catalyst for the destruction if any other competition," Trodden said. Sign up to receive our Breaking News Alerts and Editor's Daily Headlines featuring the best local news and stories. Lantry reckons "it's not off the table" but the Pickers would need "due diligence" around "what that would cost" and "how it would impact a first grade side back in Newcastle". THE NSW Rugby League will push ahead with plans for a state-wide Ron Massey Cup, but chief executive Dave Trodden insists it won't come at the expense of rebuilding local competitions. We would only do it for clubs who are strong enough to field a team in the Ron Massey Cup and a good standard team in its local competition, be it Illawarra, Newcastle or wherever. With COVID-19 disruptions forcing a rethink in 2020, the seven-team competition will be made up of regional and metro clubs. The NSWRL hopes some of the powerhouse clubs in the Illawarra will put their hand up, with Wests showing preliminary interest while Collegians remain focused on a local return next season. "It's important that following the merger, we introduce competitions that cross traditional boundaries and integrate clubs from across the state. The comp READ MORE: NSWRL blueprint for evolution not revolution. Western Regional Area Manager Peter Clarke welcomed the addition of both Dubbo CYMS and Western NSW into the Presidents Cup competition. Still celebrating a narrow grand final victory on the weekend and their minor-major title double, Pickers president Frank Lawler and coach Matt Lantry said they haven't ruled out another crack in a different competition next year. Cessnock, who have featured in six of Newcastle RL's previous 12 deciders, contemplated joining the President's Cup alongside Maitland in 2020 but the move didn't eventuate. Florida is voting on whether to raise the minimum wage to $15. People's Choice Awards, Truth Hurts, Celebs — Lizzo Has The Best Election Day Instagram Photo, How the coronavirus pandemic saw cricket turn to homegrown stars, The FBI is investigating misleading robocalls in key states like Michigan, Takeaway beer back on pub menus in England after lockdown U-turn. New South Wales Rugby League has introduced a new state-wide club competition to replace the Ron Massey Cup this year. Maitland Pickers President Frank Lawler said the players were all looking forward to training and playing again. The COVID-19 pandemic saw the Illawarra League first grade competition fall over, with Wests and Thirroul subsequently entering the state-wide Presidents Cup. A winner will be decided on the weekend of September 26-27 at a venue to be determined. "It's a strategic priority for both us and the NRL that we have competitions with a statewide footprint," a NSWRL spokesperson said.