LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Parramatta Junior Rugby League has dropped a bombshell on the NSW Rugby League and the Canterbury Bankstown District Junior Rugby League, announcing their withdrawal from the Central West Conference for the upcoming 2025 season.
Back in 2022, when the Central West Conference was first established by the NSW Rugby League, Parramatta and Canterbury Bankstown were keen to mix it up and expand the number of teams in various divisions from U13s and up, for both the boys and girls in their respective districts.
Mark Jenkins, the Chair of Parramatta Junior Rugby League, explained that the decision to pull the plug on their involvement in the Central West Conference came after a thorough review of the competition's benefits.
It seems like Parramatta is looking to change up their game plan and focus on different strategies moving forward.
This move will surely send shockwaves through the Rugby League community, as Parramatta's presence in the Central West Conference will surely be missed.
But as they say, in the game of Rugby League, sometimes you have to make the tough calls in order to come out on top in the long run.
It's all about playing the long game and making sure you're set up for success in the future.
Only time will tell how this decision will impact Parramatta's Rugby League journey, but one thing's for sure - in the world of sport, change is inevitable, and it's all about adapting and evolving with the game.