Rugby League - Men & Women

Program Overview

The FWAS Rugby League (male & female) Program forms an important step in the NRL/NSWRL Pathway and focuses on improving and developing player skills.

The FWAS Rugby League program provides development, education and support structures for athletes to easily integrate to the next level of the elite athlete pathway and focuses on individual athlete development.

Scholarship holders will be required to undergo an induction process, attend weekend training camps, and participate in academy activities.

Scholarship benefits

Academy Rugby League provides each athlete:

Coaching Excellence – In a series of training sessions players will work with experienced coaches to develop individual and team skills.

Personal Growth – Off field sessions such as time management, performance under pressure and nutrition ensure athletes grow on and off the field.

General Athletic Development – Testing and an introduction to Strength and Conditioning will improve speed, power and reactive ability on court and will lessen the chance of injury.

High level Competitive Experience – Our Under 15’s and Under 17’s Rugby League squads will participate in at least 3 events over the course of the Program. These events may include a tour of Sydney, Newcastle/Central Coast, and games against Group 21 and Dubbo and District squads. 

FWAS will play against athletes from other NSW Rugby League regions, in competition that is all about individual development.

A step on the Pathway – If you dream of being selected to represent WRAMS, RAMS, Country, NSW or play in the NRL one day, this program is an important step in your development.

Athlete eligibility

To be eligible for a FWAS Rugby League Scholarship, athletes must satisfy the following criteria:

1.     Be a registered player in your local NSWRL competition

2.     Reside within the Far West Region of NSW

3.     Male & female athletes turning 14, 15, 16 or 17 years of age in 2024

Selection criteria

To gain selection into the FWAS Rugby League Program athletes must satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following:

• Be athletic and show potential in improving skills and ability

• Be enthusiastic, motivated,  and committed 

• Willingness to learn and apply coaching ideas.

Conditions of scholarship

FWAS Rugby League Scholarship holders are expected to:

• Attend all program activities

• Be committed and prepared to work toward improving performance

• Be committed to a holistic approach to athlete development

• Not take or use performance enhancing drugs or illegal drugs or participate in other activities that are prohibited by the Far West Academy of Sport Code of Conduct

• Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing FWAS

Selection process

Rugby League (male & female) players who are turning 14, 15, 16 and 17 years of age in 2024 who reside in the Far West Region of NSW are invited to complete an online nomination form and attend Academy Trials.

Trial details

Trials for tackle (men’s & women’s) will be held at Warren Sporting Complex on Sunday 8th October, commencing at 9:00am.

2024 Rugby League Program

Athletes selected into the program will participate in:

• Sydney Tour (includes games for all squads)

• Newcastle/Central Coast Tour (includes games for all squads)

• Training Camps (all squads)

• Fitness testing and Off-court education sessions.

• Local Games

• Strength and Conditioning Program

Training camps will be held at Warren Sporting Complex, Warren.