Pathways

The Illawarra District Rugby League is the governing body of the sport in the Illawarra region, playing a major role in the Illawarra Steelers pathway programs for our elite players.

The Steelers participate in seven age-based male and female competitions from U16’s to Open Age Women.

>>Harvey Norman NSW Open Women’s Premiership

The Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership is NSWRL’s premier women’s open-age competition, developing female players for the national stage.

The Illawarra Steelers are the feeder team for the St George Illawarra Dragons NRLW. The Steelers won the 2024 title in their second season.

Junior Representative Teams

NSWRL Metro

>>Lisa Fiaola Cup (U17 Girls) 

>>Tarsha Gale Cup (U19 Girls)

>>Harold Matthews Cup (U17s Boys)

>>SG Ball (U19s Boys)

NSWRL Regional

>> Andrew Johns Cup (U16 Boys)

>> Laurie Daley Cup (U18 Boys)

 

Illawarra Steelers Honour Roll

2025 – Laurie Daley Cup Premiers (Illawarra South Coast)

2024 – HNWP Premiers

2024 – Tarsha Gale Cup Premiers

2019 – Tarsha Gale Cup Premiers

2019 – SG Ball Cup Premiers

1996 – SG Ball & Harold Matthews Cup Premiers

1989 – SG Ball Cup Premiers

1987 – Harold Matthews Cup Premiers

 

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