Royal Australian Navy Rugby League

Contact	navysport.league@defence.gov.au

Rugby League has long been considered the premier team football code throughout Australia, and is played worldwide. The game crosses commercial, political and demographic borders with ease; it encourages fitness and fosters the type of teamwork and camaraderie sought by the Australian Defence Force. The Royal Australian Navy recognises these benefits and harnesses them through the RAN Rugby League (RANRL) Committee.

History

In 2003 Navy hosted the inaugural National Services title in Canberra and had its constitution approved in Jun 03 with the Honorary Patrons - VADM Chris Ritchie AO and Mr. Laurie Daley both attending the Patrons Cup at North Sydney Oval. The Patrons Cup is now an annual event on the Navy Sporting Calendar, usually being held in September or October of each year. Players selected from the Patrons Cup represent Navy in the annual Combined Australian Services Cup and in regular games against overseas touring sides. The current Patrons are the Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Crane; CDRE Richard Menhinick and Mr. Steve Mortimer.

Today and Tomorrow

RANRL proudly fosters Rugby League at all levels within the Navy, the Defence Force and the community. Navy has a team playing every Saturday in the NSW Tertiary Rugby League A-Grade competition in Sydney and has plans to enter further teams in local competitions where Navy establishments are located. In addition we have had numerous talented players play in First Grade competitions, were state representatives and NRL squad members. 2009 sees Navy play the touring RAF on 10 Jun, Combined Australian Services Cup from 14 to 20 Sep and the Patron’s Cup on 19 Oct at Leichhardt Oval.

2009 New South Wales Tertiary League Draw

The 2009 NSW Tertiary League Draw is available at: http://tertiaryleague.com.au/

Visit the RANRL website to see that latest training, playing and contact information at: http://www.ranrl.com.au/