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The New South Wales Physical Disability Rugby League Association (NSWPDRLA) is an amateur open age rugby league competition for people with a Physical disability.
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History
The NSWPDRL was formed in 2010 by George Tonna, a former Australian paralympian football player. They then affiliated with the New South Wales Rugby League and established two teams the Eastern Sydney Stingrays and Western Sydney Outlaws and were playing exhibition matches from 2010-12. Two new clubs entered in 2013 the Manly Sea Eagles and Newtown Jets for players based in the North Shore and Sydney City areas.
The Manly Sea Eagles are the current champions as they defeated South Sydney 12-4 in the 2015 grand final.
Rules
The rules are the same as top level rugby league but have been modified to make the game safer for disabled bodied and younger players;
Current Clubs
There are currently 4 teams in the competition but there are plans to expand the competition further across NSW, Australia and overseas.