In 2024, Heritage Rugby League NSW (HRL) experienced a tremendous year of participation growth, display of cultural pride, and thrilling football.
79 games of 13-a-side RL were played, by 1,950 males and females, playing junior and senior teams, involving 24 heritage clubs and communities.
NSW Harmony Nines brought together 84 teams from those 24 clubs, and over 1,150 players took part over an expanded two day event at Albion Park. This set 5 milestones compared to the 30 history of multicultural and international nines RL.
HRL President Javed Hamidi said “2023 was a record-breaking year made possible by HRL clubs, participants and their communities. Their dedicated efforts to create a celebration of culture and heritage through community-centric events, and exciting displays of Rugby League, are to be commended.”
The highlights, milestones and achievements are documented in 2023 Annual Report.
Background to HRL – charter
HRL’s charter has objectives to
- Increase multicultural Rugby League participation in NSW, encouraging harmony and stronger community understanding across Cultural and Linguistically Diverse groups.
- Aim games and fixtures under Heritage RL NSW primarily at development, with a focus on cultural celebration, acknowledgement of heritage.
- Promote and foster positive relationships between Heritage RL NSW affiliated clubs and their respective home nations, particularly emerging Rugby League nations, encouraging support of Rugby League development programs abroad.
