NRL Northern Territory


NRL Northern Territory is the organisation responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Northern Territory. It controls the Darwin Rugby League, Darwin Junior Rugby League and Central Australian Rugby Football League.
Northern Territory is an affiliated state of the overall Australian governing body the Australian Rugby League.

History

The first rugby league competition in Darwin took place in 1941. This competition was among servicemen stationed in Darwin during World War 2. The competition was suspended following the Japanese air raids on 19 February 1942 and did not recommence until 1943.
The game was not played on an organised basis after servicemen left the city at the end of the war until the formation of the Northern Territory Rugby Football League Association in 1950. The newly formed association's first game was held on 14 January 1951.
Rugby league in the Northern Territory is being played at Richardson Park.

Competitions

[Central [Australian Rugby Football League]]

ColoursTeamMonikerSuburbGround
Alice Springs BrothersLeprechaunsAlice SpringsANZAC Oval
Central MemorialBullsAlice SpringsANZAC Oval
WestsDragonsGillenANZAC Oval
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Katherine Rugby League

The Katherine Rugby League is a rugby League competition in Katherine, Northern Territory.
ColoursClubSuburbGround
Katherine BushrangersKatherineSports & Recreation Club
Katherine RaidersKatherineSports & Recreation Club
Katherine Wests TigersKatherineSports & Recreation Club

Gove Rugby League

The Gove Rugby League is a competition located in Gove, Northern Territory.
ColoursTeamMonikerSuburbGround
Gove Rugby LeagueBuffaloesNhulunbuyHindle Oval

Notable NTRL juniors who competed in the NRL

Alice Springs
Darwin Brothers
  • Frank Stokes
  • Anthony Castro
Federal United
Waratahs
  • Steve Larder
Nightcliff Dragons
Nhulunbuy
Katherine Bushrangers
Palmerston Raiders