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[email protected] Tracie Edmondson NSWRL 2018 Season Guide 3 FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NSW Rugby League competitions continue to grow from strength to strength – and this will be even more so in 2018 when more Intrust Super Premiership NSW matches are broadcast than ever before. For the first time in the history Massey Cup), St Marys (Sydney of the competition, matches will Shield) and Redfern (Harvey be screened weekly on both FOX Norman Women’s Premiership) SPORTS and the Nine Network – were also crowned champions ensuring more fans access the – with the finals series reaching competition and its players, via more people than ever before the media, than ever before. through NSWRL.com.au’s live- stream service. We are also preparing for our biggest season ever with the The talent across all ages return of the Jersey Flegg Cup throughout the state, though, has (Under-20s competition) and the generated interest and captivated affiliation of Newcastle Rugby fans right around NSW, with both League, taking the number of senior and junior representative competitions administered by competitions providing great NSWRL to nine.