Letter from the Operations Manager
NRL NT Operations Manager • August 18, 2020
A timely reminder from the Operations Manager
With only three weeks of the regular season remaining, it is an appropriate time to remind our stakeholders just how fortunate we are to be able to play Rugby League in the Territory. It is easy to overlook the fact that there are places in Australia (and abroad) that would love to go outside, walk the dog, go to a café and be involved in sport. Every so often, we all need to take a step back, reflect, acknowledge and be grateful for how lucky we are to just be involved in a supportive team, club, association and/or community.
At times we are all guilty of getting “passionate” (and get too carried away) at the score, a referee oversight, a coaching mishap, a spectator’s comment or a volunteer’s miscommunication. In these instances, we need to remember why we do what we do every training night, every Friday night, every early Saturday morning, every committee meeting, our commitments go on….
We sacrifice so many hours, early nights, sleep ins, money on washing powder, petrol, footy boots, headgear, shoulder pads, mouth guards and uniforms... We all do this because we love the game, we love seeing our kids learn life skills and being a team player, we love seeing a smile on their faces, we love volunteering, we loving being part of something bigger than ourselves, we love seeing people improving, we love seeing teamwork and above all, we love seeing friends enjoy being active and playing rugby league!
Unfortunately, there are incidents that we don’t love. We do not condone any breaches of the NRL Code of Conduct on (or off) the field and will continue to roll up our sleeves and make the hard, but necessary, decisions.
With only three weeks of the regular season remaining we want to thank you for the wonderful things you do for our game. We also want to remind you to allow yourself the time to refocus and be grateful for the fact that we have “the greatest game of all” in our own backyard – especially in 2020.
We look forward to seeing you at the fields.
Yours in league,
Celebrating our Junior Rugby League Community!
🏉 Get your team together – nominations are officially open!
Start planning your Footy, Family, Fun weekend now including where your team and family will stay!
Nominations Now Open
Looking for a unique way to enjoy Territory Rugby League?
Return to TRL Stadium These School Holidays
Touch football is a fantastic way for players of all ages and skill levels to stay active, build fitness, improve agility and ball-handling skills, and continue developing core rugby league fundamentals in the off-season. It provides an inclusive and social environment while helping players maintain conditioning, teamwork, communication, and game awareness that directly benefits their rugby league development. Whether you are looking to sharpen your skills, stay fit, meet new people, or simply have fun, everyone is welcome to join. Palmerston Inferno Touch Football Competition 📍 Palmerston Raiders Fields 🕕 Games commence from 6:00pm ⏱️ 15-minute halves 📅 Competition runs from 1 June through to finals in September Divisions: Monday Nights Men’s Women’s Juniors (8–11 years) Juniors (12–14 years) Wednesday Nights Mixed Premier Mixed Social Players can nominate individually or enter as a team with friends, family, or colleagues. ⚠️ Nominations close Wednesday 27 May — so get in quick! For registrations or enquiries, please contact: 📧 infernomagpies@outlook.com 📱 0437 272 484 – Thomas Edgword, Inferno Public Officer 📘 Palmerston Touch Football on Facebook
Darwin City vs Southern Heat to Showcase NT Pathway Talent
The 2026 NRL NT Territory Junior Championships delivered an outstanding showcase of emerging rugby league talent, with the Northern Territory’s best Under 16 players taking centre stage at TRL Stadium, Darwin. Across a full day of high-quality competition, teams representing Darwin City, Southern Heat, Katherine and Gove United competed with intensity, skill and pride, highlighting the continued growth and strength of rugby league pathways across the Territory. The boys competition opened with a dominant performance from Gove United, setting the tone early with a 30–4 victory over Darwin City. Southern Heat responded strongly in Game 3, defeating Darwin City 16–8 in a disciplined and physical contest. In the girls division, Southern Heat showcased their class with a 16–0 win over Darwin City in Game 2, underlining the continued rise in female participation and performance standards across the Northern Territory.
The NRL Northern Territory in partnership with the Dolphins NRL is proud to launch the 2026 RISE Under 15s Boys Program , continuing its commitment to developing the next generation of Territory rugby league talent. As a key component of the NRL NT Pathways system, the RISE Program provides aspiring young players with access to a high-quality, structured development environment focused on building strong foundations both on and off the field. Program Overview The Under 15s Boys RISE Program is designed to support players during a critical stage of their development, combining skill acquisition, physical preparation and personal growth. Participants will take part in a 5-session program , with the first session scheduled for: 📅 Sunday, 12 April 2026 🕑 2:00PM 📍 TRL Stadium
