2021 NRL Media Guide NRL Media Guide 2017

It doesn’t seem like long ago that Cronulla was basking in a fairytale grand final win – an historic first for the Sharks. Who will it be in 2017? The wonderful thing about this time of year is that every Club and their supporters will have renewed hope and reason to think that this might be their year. All of our media partners will once again be entrusted with a vital role; to tell the stories about our players and our game which shape debate and inform our fans. Those fans will continue to be our priority – they will be at the forefront of our minds in everything that we do. We aim to reach more people than ever before but also to ensure that those who are already…

NRL MATCHES MEDIA ACCESS REQUIREMENTS The media play an important role in reporting on and promoting the game of Rugby League. Coverage informs fans and helps them get closer to the game by seeing more of their favourite players. It also builds interest in the game and helps attract a new audience. The media guidelines: • Provide structure and improved access to players and coaches for all media, including those media which do not have formal partnership or rights agreements with the NRL; • Assist the game to meet its obligations that exist under existing rights agreements to its media partners; • Provide clarity for Clubs and players as to their requirements; • Provide opportunities for Clubs including coaches and players to reach their members and fans via the media;…

2017 Telstra Premiership Final Series Week 1 – Home City Finals The following home City venues qualify to host a Final in Week 1: Sydney – ANZ Stadium, Allianz Stadium Brisbane/Gold Coast – Suncorp Stadium, Cbus Super Stadium Townsville – 1300SMILES Stadium Newcastle – McDonald Jones Stadium Canberra – GIO Stadium Melbourne – AAMI Park, Etihad Stadium, MCG Auckland – Mt Smart Stadium Week 2 – Home City The following home City venues qualify to host a Final in Week 2: Sydney – ANZ Stadium, Allianz Stadium Brisbane/Gold Coast – Suncorp Stadium, Cbus Super Stadium Townsville – 1300SMILES Stadium Newcastle – McDonald Jones Stadium Canberra – GIO Stadium Melbourne – AAMI Park, Etihad Stadium, MCG Auckland – Mt Smart Stadium Week 3 – Home Region Finals The following Regions and…

COMPETITION Most First Grade Premierships 21 South Sydney 15 St George 13 Eastern Suburbs/Sydney Roosters 11 Balmain 8 Canterbury 8 Manly 6 Brisbane 4 Western Suburbs 4 Parramatta Most Minor Premierships 19 Eastern Suburbs/Sydney Roosters 17 South Sydney 15 St George 9 Manly 7 Canterbury 7 Balmain 6 Newtown 5 Parramatta 5 Western Suburbs Most Wooden Spoons 17 Western Suburbs 13 Parramatta 10 University 9 North Sydney 8 Newtown 8 South Sydney 5 Canterbury 5 Eastern Suburbs/Sydney Roosters Most Club Championships 18 St George 12 Eastern Suburbs/Sydney Roosters 9 Parramatta 9 South Sydney Most NYC Premierships 3 Warriors 2 Penrith 1 Melbourne 1 Canberra 1 Wests Tigers 1 Sydney Roosters Undefeated in a Season 1915 Balmain 1921 North Sydney 1925 South Sydney 1936 Eastern Suburbs 1937 Eastern Suburbs 1959 St…

GRANT ATKINS Age: 34 Occupation: Referee FG Games: 81 (referee), 101 (touch judge) Games 2016: 26 FG Debut: Parramatta v Syd Roosters, Rd 25, 2011 (Referee); Canberra v Bulldogs, Rd 7, 2009 (Touch Judge) Achievements: NRL Finals Series (2013-14, 2016), City v Country (2016), Four Nations (2014), PM’s XIII v PNG (2014), State of Origin (2013), World Cup Final (2013) CHRIS BUTLER Age: 30 Occupation: Referee FG Games: 22 Games 2016: 10 FG Debut: Melbourne v Canberra, Rd 19, 2014 Achievements: NYC Grand Final (2013-2014) BEN CUMMINS Age: 42 Occupation: Referee/Primary School Teacher FG Games: 275 Games 2016: 26 FG Debut: North Qld v Penrith, Rd 9, 2006 Achievements: Col Pearce Medal (2012, 2016), State of Origin (2011-16), NRL Grand Final (2012-13, 2015-16), Four Nations Final (2016), Pacifific Test (2015-16),…

SECTION 1 THE PLAYING FIELD The PLAN and markings thereon and the Notes relating thereto are part of these Laws. NOTES 1. The Touch Lines are in Touch, the Touch in-Goal lines are Touch in-Goal, the Goal Lines are in the In-Goal area and the Dead Ball Line is beyond In-Goal. 2. n indicates a corner post (see glassary) placed at the intersection of each goal line and touch line. A corner post is in touch in-goal. Touch Judges should at all times ensure that corner posts are correctly positioned. (See notes page 83) 3. The goal posts are considered to extend indefinitely upwards. It is recommended that the bottom two metres of each upright be padded. Y-shaped goal posts are permissible provided the relevant dimensions are observed. 4. For…