Rugby league in Tasmania
| Rugby league in Tasmania | |
|---|---|
| Governing body | Tasmanian Rugby League |
| Representative team | |
| First played | 1950s |
| Registered players | 0 |
| Clubs | 0 |
Club competitions | |
Tasmanian Rugby League (Now Defunct) | |
Rugby league is a spectator sport in Tasmania. Prior to folding in 2015, the Tasmanian Rugby League was the highest tier of the sport in Tasmania. There are no rugby league competitions currently operating in Tasmania.
History[]
In the 1950s a rugby league competition was created which continued operating until the early 1960s. In the 90s, two unsuccessful attempts were made to establish a rugby league competition.
Popularity[]
Australian Rules is traditionally the most popular football code in Tasmania, due to the state's close proximity to Victoria.
According to WIN Television, the 2014 NRL season generated an average television audience of 10 000 Tasmanians on Fridays and Sundays.
The two premier events in Australian rugby league, the NRL grand final and State of Origin, attract television audiences in excess of 40 000 Tasmanians.[1]
NRL Trial Matches[]
| Date | Game | Ground | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/2/12 | Melbourne vs Brisbane | North Hobart Oval | 11,727 |
| 18/2/17 | Melbourne vs Canterbury | North Hobart Oval | unknown |
Governing body[]
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Representative rugby league[]
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See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Without Tassie, there is no National Rugby League!". The Roar. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
External links[]
- Rugby league in Tasmania
- Rugby league in Australia by state or territory