Tertiary Students Rugby League /

Since 1970, the NSW Tertiary Rugby League has provided a platform for players to develop within NSW Universities, TAFE and other tertiary institutions. Now hosting a 10-week competition, with a 3-week finals series, the NSW Tertiary operates as a singular competition, known as the Tertiary Championship.

The Tertiary Championship is currently held by the TAFE NSW Polecats. The Second Division (last offered in 2018), named the Bill Buckley Memorial Trophy in honour of the former NSWRL and ARL Administrator, saw the Macquarie University Warriors take the premiership in 2018.

The NSW Tertiary Rugby also boasts a representative pathway for participating players within the League. The Interstate challenge, which was won by NSW 20-10 in 2019. 

For more information on the NSW Tertiary Rugby League, click here.

First Division: Tertiary Championship

Founded: 1970
Clubs: 4
Most Successful Club: TAFE NSW Polecats (18 premierships)
Most Recent Premiers: TAFE NSW Polecats
Hashtag: #TertiaryRL

Second Division: Bill Buckley Memorial Trophy

Founded: 1973
Clubs: 4
Most Successful Club: Sydney University and Macquarie University (7 premierships each)
Most Recent Premiers: Macquarie University Warriors
Hashtag: #TertiaryRL