If you are a Rugby League playing student with known skills then why not give yourself the opportunity to represent your state and ultimately Australia in the forthcoming Tertiary Student Rugby League World Cup in Brisbane.

The Tertiary Student Rugby League World Cup, which will feature the eight best Tertiary level Rugby League nations, will run from July 4 - 19 and is one of the official Centenary celebration programmes for 2008.


Eligibility:
To be eligible for the NSW Students side, and ultimately the Australian side you must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Be a current student attending University, TAFE or any recognised College of Tertiary education within the state of NSW or to be an ex-student of any of the eligible institutes and be graduated less than 12 months ago.
• Attend any of the eligible Tertiary institution for a minimum of eight hours per week.
• Registered with a current Rugby League club either within the NSW Tertiary Student Rugby League, any affiliated NSWRL A-Grade competition, Country Rugby League Senior competition, Jim Beam Cup, Toyota Cup or VB NSW Cup.

Calendar:
Important dates to take note if you are considering registering your interest for this side

• Selection trials for the NSW side will be played on the 6th April 2008 in Sydney at Norford Park, Sefton (Map)
• The team will prepare for the game against Queensland to select the Australian team. This match will be played on Friday May 2.
• The Australian team will be selected on Saturday May 3.
• The Australian team will participate in the World Cup from July 4 - 19.

It is important that you consider the programme dates carefully and advise your current club of your intentions to seek an opportunity to represent your state and possibly Australia to avoid anhy problems with your availability on the nominated dates.

It is hoped your club will support your desire to play representative Rugby League.

It is necessary to register your interest to play for NSW in the selection trials.

To register your interest to play for NSW please click here

If you are interested in registering to be a coach / trainer / official for the NSW team please click here

If you have any further enquiries please contact Bob Lennox on 0412 281 204 or alternatively email nsw@tertiaryleague.com.au