The Sydney Shield is a rugby league football competition played in Sydney , New South Wales . The competition is administered by the New South Wales Rugby League .
46-618: Seven teams are competing in the 2022 Sydney Shield. The season commenced on March 19, 2022. The last round is scheduled for August 6, 2022, with a final series to follow. The fixtures draw is available on the Play Rugby League website . Bold means the team still currently plays in the competition. The timeline below displays club participation in the Sydney Shield competition. Finals Series have been: Top 5 (2013, 2022-23), Top 8 (2014-19) and Top 4 (2020). The competition
92-414: A "war cabinet" to make decisions in relation to the pandemic. Members included herself, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet , Minister for Health and Medical Research Brad Hazzard and Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott . Berejiklian gave daily press conferences for much of 2021, in which she gave updates of COVID-19 statistics in the state and took questions. During strict lockdown,
138-591: A curfew from 9pm to 5am in the 12 'LGAs of concern' and mask wearing became mandatory outside the home everywhere in NSW. On 27 August, a phased return-to-school plan was announced for later in the year, with school scheduled to begin 25 October for kindergarten and year 1, 1 November for years 2, 6, and 11, and 8 November for years 3–5 and 7–10. On 9 September, the NSW state government announced that when full vaccination levels reached 70%, those who are fully vaccinated would have greater freedoms than others. This 70% level
184-635: A lawful reason to travel, including for: essential shopping; essential travel for work and to or from a school or educational institution; exercise; medical care, carer's responsibilities or compassionate needs. Entry to the area was similarly restricted. Public gatherings were limited to two persons. By 20 December, there were 68 cases. This prompted restrictions on admission of Sydney residents or visitors to Sydney, to other states. These ranged from 14-day quarantines (ACT, NT, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria) to no entry without an exemption (Queensland). South Australia barred entry to anyone from
230-542: A pass system. Vantage points in North Sydney were also closed. On Saturday, 2 January 2021, it was announced that as of midnight that day, facemasks would become mandatory in many enclosed places in Greater Sydney. All public transport, shops, supermarkets, cinemas, theatres and places of worship were included. Hospitality workers also had to wear masks. Children under 12 years-of-age were exempt. An A$ 200 on
276-738: A permit to leave the region. Visiting holidays homes was only permitted under "special circumstances", and limited to one person. On 14 August at 5pm, stay-at-home orders were issued throughout New South Wales, retail premises were closed unless in specific categories including supermarkets, pharmacies, and building supplies, and employers were required to allow work-from-home where "reasonably practicable", initially to extend to 22 August. The statewide stay-at-home orders were extended several times. From 16 August people who had to isolate when awaiting COVID-19 test results could be paid $ 320 to compensate for lost wages. On 23 August, as of midnight, some previously announced added restrictions came into force:
322-570: A person must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the person's place of residence." It listed 16 reasonable excuses and took effect from midnight on 31 March. On 8 May the Federal Government released a three stage plan to re-open Australia in a COVID-safe structure. From 15 May New South Wales allowed five people to visit homes and to travel any distance to do so, outdoor gatherings of up to ten people, and some outdoor facilities to open. From 11 May, students returned to school one day
368-736: A politician, jurist and president of the UN General Assembly ) at the time the reasons were: From the very beginning, the Students (or 'Varsity' as they were also known) struggled to gain acceptance by the University Sports Association who displayed great prejudice toward those who had left the rugby union side to play rugby league . Indeed, players who participated in rugby league matches were threatened with disqualification from ever playing rugby union at Oxford University or University of Cambridge and
414-563: A week with a plan for a phased return over several weeks. From 25 May, the phased return was replaced with full-time schooling. From 1 July 2020, New South Wales eased restrictions further due to the limited community transmission of COVID-19, at that time. No set upper limit on patron numbers at indoor venues, but only one person per 4 square metres. Outdoor venues, with a maximum capacity of 40,000, were allowed up to 25 per cent of normal capacity. Events had to be ticketed, patrons seated and follow guidelines. Restriction on funerals eased, but
460-973: The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia the Sydney Shield competition was postponed after the first round on March 14 & 15. The competition was subsequently reconfigured. Nominations from the following clubs were accepted. Results from the matches in March were disregarded as the competition restarted on July 18. The teams that contested the revised competition were: [REDACTED] Belrose Eagles , [REDACTED] Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks (Premiers), [REDACTED] East Campbelltown Eagles , [REDACTED] Helensburgh Tigers , [REDACTED] Hills District Bulls , [REDACTED] Moorebank Rams , [REDACTED] Ryde-Eastwood Hawks , [REDACTED] Sydney University and [REDACTED] Wentworthville Magpies . Cronulla-Caringbah and Helensburgh were not in
506-646: The City of Sydney , Waverley , Randwick , Canada Bay , Inner West , Bayside , and Woollahra local government areas were restricted from travel outside metropolitan Sydney for non-essential reasons. From 25 June at 11:59pm, stay-at-home orders were in force for anyone who lived or worked in the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick and City of Sydney, requiring that those people leave home only for necessary work or education, outdoor exercise, caretaking duties, or buying essential goods. On 26 June stay-at-home orders were expanded to all of Greater Sydney,
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#1732780482810552-535: The NSWRL Second Division and Metropolitan League competitions from 1963 to 1976. The movement at the University of Sydney to be involved in the new game of rugby league began in 1919 with a number of players (including seven University Blues from the 1918 season) viewing a game of the new code and deciding to switch codes. As put by Herbert Vere Evatt (a final year law student and later
598-551: The 'Bondi cluster' of delta variant COVID-19 reached 160 cases, becoming Sydney's largest cluster to this date, and by 7 July, the Bondi cluster linked cases had reached 264. In late July, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected an appeal from New South Wales for additional Pfizer Cominarty vaccine doses, with the outbreak in south-western Sydney described as a "national emergency" by New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian. ATAGI issued updated guidance advising adults in
644-861: The 107 day lockdown in NSW was eased, mostly for the fully vaccinated. Stay-at-home orders were removed for them; non-essential retailers, hairdressers, and hospitality venues were among those able to re-open to people who could prove their full-vaccinated status; masks were no longer mandatory in the open, though still required indoors in public places and on public transport. The same day, full COVID-19 vaccination reached 75.2%, and 90.8% had received one dose. On 16 October NSW reached 80% full vaccination. Because of this, for those who were fully vaccinated, from 18 October mask wearing requirements, among others, and restrictions on numbers attending gatherings were eased, allowing more people to visit at home, gather outside, and at "controlled" (seated, fenced or ticketed) outdoor events. Travel between Greater Sydney and regional NSW
690-713: The Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Wollongong. On 9 July, from 5pm, an additional set of restrictions was put in place for Greater Sydney: Greater Sydney region schools moved to a learn-from-home model for students from the beginning of Term 3, 12 July, with in-person schooling available for families that needed it. Schools outside Greater Sydney recommended masking, restricted visitors including parents, and additional restrictions on activities such as choirs. On 13 August, restrictions on leaving Greater Sydney were tightened. Residents were required to obtain
736-562: The Cowra, Kempsey, Byron and Tweed Shires' LGAs were also again under stay-at-home orders. On 28 September the Port Macquarie and Muswellbrook Shire LGAs were both placed back into lockdown. From 21 September, those aged 18 and less living in areas of concern, and areas under stay-at-home rules, can create a 3-person 'friends bubble' to visit each other for play activities On 11 October, which some news media dubbed "Freedom Day",
782-646: The Greater Sydney region to strongly consider vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine . Sydney Uni Rugby League Club The Sydney University Rugby League Football Club is a rugby league team currently playing in the Saturday Metro League competition. The University of Sydney was represented in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership from 1920 to 1937 as University , and also in
828-797: The Northern Beaches, while Western Australia barred everyone coming from NSW. Measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 in Sydney were again tightened. No more than 10 people were allowed in homes in Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Illawarra-Shoalhaven. New Year's Eve celebrations were restricted in Sydney city, around the harbour and suburbs. The midnight fireworks on Sydney Harbour, normally 20 minutes, were cut back to 7 minutes, with no fireworks at 9 pm. The harbour foreshores were closed to prevent crowds congregating. Only residents, guests, and those with bookings at bars, hotels and restaurants, were allowed in foreshore areas under
874-652: The Premiership at the close of the 1937 season . Rugby league did not perish at the University of Sydney and sides representing the university continued to play in various competitions. Most notably, Varsity played in the NSWRL Inter-District Competition , Second Division and Metropolitan League (predecessors to the Jim Beam Cup ) between 1964 and 1976, finishing as Second Division runners-up in 1969 and 1971, both times to
920-828: The Sports Association forbid the club from training on the University Oval (forcing Varsity to train with Eastern Suburbs at the Sydney Sports Ground). While public pressure forced the Association to relent, the club never once played a game at the University Oval during its involvement in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership . The highlight of the Students' 18 seasons in the NSWRL Premiership
966-669: The Sydney Shield competition. In 2019, former New South Wales Rugby League premiership side University entered the Sydney Shield. The competition began on the weekend on March 4 & 5, 2017. The regular season concluded with Round 25 on the weekend of August 25, 26 & 27 (Friday to Sunday). A four-week finals series followed in September 2017. COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales The COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales , Australia
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#17327804828101012-603: The competition with 1 win from 4 games (their lone win, a close 19–17 victory, came against Wentworthville), with a points differential of -29. In 1922 the University of Sydney Club presented the league with a shield for use as a trophy in a statewide High School Rugby League knockout competition. The competition became known as the 'University Shield' and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious competitions in schoolboy rugby league. The University Shield has undergone various changes in format since its inception in 1922,
1058-426: The economy. Two vouchers are for dining, Monday to Thursday only, excluding public holidays. The other two are to be spent on entertainment, excluding on public holidays. Businesses need to be COVID-safe registered, and sign-up for the scheme. The vouchers cannot be used for gambling, alcohol, cigarettes, retail purchases or accommodation. The program was originally called "Out and About". As early as mid-April 2021,
1104-535: The first public COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia, with the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine , were administered in Sydney. Up to 6:00 pm on 23 February in NSW, 3,200 people were immunised across three state-run hospitals. On 10 May, a mass vaccination hub opened at Sydney Olympic Park . The same day, registrations began for NSW residents aged 40 to 49-years to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer
1150-613: The first version of the 2020 Sydney Shield. The following teams had competed in the single, first round in March. In 2019, twelve clubs fielded teams in the Sydney Shield: Three clubs that competed in the 2016 season did not enter teams in 2017: The Auburn Warriors , Peninsula Seagulls and Windsor Wolves . For the first time, the Moorebank Rams Rugby League club entered a team in the Sydney Shield. In 2018, Brothers Penrith were introduced into
1196-676: The four-square-metre rule applied. Other existing restrictions, no more than 20 guests inside homes, 20 outside, remained in force. Restrictions were tightened again on 17 July. On 23 June 2021, from 4pm, some partial restrictions were introduced for Greater Sydney , the Blue Mountains , the Central Coast , Wollongong and Shellharbour limiting visitor numbers to homes, density in hospitality venues, participant numbers in dance and gym classes, and other activities, and requiring masks in indoor non-residential settings. Residents of
1242-573: The leading side of the day Wentworthville . As runners-up in the 1969 Second Division, University (along with Wentworthville) were invited to compete in the NSWRL pre-season competition (the Wills Cup ) in 1970. Despite the inclusion of mature players from other metropolitan University clubs and professional coaches, the sides were too inexperienced and light to compete with the senior club sides. University finished 13th (above last-placed Penrith) in
1288-462: The most notable of these having been the exclusion of specialised 'Sports High Schools' which dominated the competition between 1996 and 2006 in a spirit deemed 'untrue' to the traditional concept of the competition. In December 2018, it was revealed that University would be competing in the Sydney Shield competition. At the end of the 2019 Sydney Shield season, University finished 10th on
1334-567: The other sides and University enjoyed very little success only winning 44 of its 226 games during its time in the Premiership (and only won 2 games after 1933). The club did not win a single match in 1935, continuing a losing streak that started in round 2, 1934 and which would run till round 14, 1936 and which marked the most consecutive losses in NSWRL/NRL premiership history at 42. This run of form, in addition to having spent 12 of its 18 seasons in last place prompted their decision to withdraw from
1380-498: The popular Bondi Beach and other beaches across Sydney on Friday 20 March. On 21 March, crowds built up yet again which led Waverley Council to temporarily close Bondi , and the other beaches of Bronte and Tamarama . From 24 March, parents were encouraged to keep children home from school, although schools remained open. On 30 March, NSW Parliament passed the "COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement" law, which limited public gatherings to two people and directed, "that
1426-610: The press conferences became the topic of multiple memes and humour pieces. The daily press conferences ended on 13 September, with the premier stating "to expect the leader of the government indefinitely to do this every day means that I am not doing my job properly". In March 2020, the Secretary of the New South Wales Department of Education , Mark Scott ordered that, effective immediately, New South Wales schools introduce social distancing measures to reduce
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1472-523: The scheme was said by some regional NSW residents to be "city centric". At this time, the vouchers had been used by less than 10% of the 5 million who could use it. There were calls by NSW opposition political parties for the scheme to be extended beyond its initial 30 June 2021 deadline to use the vouchers. On 9 June 2021, the Dine & Discover scheme was extended by a month to 31 July, and on 29 June extended again to 31 August. Use for take-away food purchases
1518-522: The source of their infection not apparent. A stay at home advisory for the Northern Beaches area was issued on 17 December as 17 infections had been identified in the area. On 19 December 2020, a public health order was issued, locking down Sydney's Northern Beaches . Residents of the Northern Beaches LGA were required to stay at home from 5 pm on Saturday 19 December, until 11:59 pm on Wednesday 23 December unless they had
1564-515: The spot fine could be charged for non-compliance. Fines were applied from 4 January (Monday). In May, masks became compulsory state-wide in certain settings, such as public transport and supermarkets. On 16 June 2021, NSW Health announced a limousine driver who had worked transporting inbound passengers at Sydney Airport had tested positive for the Delta variant and had visited locations in Sydney including Westfield Bondi Junction . By 30 June,
1610-452: The spread of coronavirus and New South Wales Minister for Health and Medical Research Brad Hazzard announced that he was using his powers, under Section 7 of the 'Public Health Act 2010', to immediately and indefinitely cancel all public events with more than 500 attendees. The order is enforceable by NSW Police and violations of the order can carry a prison term of six months, an $ 11,000 fine, or both. Jury trials were suspended to limit
1656-652: The spread of coronavirus. Corrective Services New South Wales implemented screening mechanisms, early flu vaccination programs and stricter hygiene requirements for staff, visitors and inmates to slow the spread of the virus. The Victoria/New South Wales state border was closed from 8 July 2020 to 23 November, and from 1 January 2021 to 12 February. For much of the time the borders were open during 2021, people returning to NSW from Victoria were required to quarantine. On 23 November, it became mandatory for many businesses to use electronic record systems to collect details of patrons for possible contact tracing. On 12 July 2021,
1702-709: The state government announced $ 130 million of funding, including for psychology and psychiatry services, to assist those who had been adversely affected mentally by the COVID-19 pandemic. and in December they announced that they would source rapid antigen test (RAT) kits and distribute them for free. On 17 November 2020 the NSW Government announced the "Dine and Discover" programme in the state budget. All NSW residents over 18 years-of-age were eligible to receive four A$ 25 vouchers through Service NSW to help stimulate
1748-484: The use of QR code check-ins in retail stores, hire vehicles and many other settings, became mandatory in the entirety of NSW. On 18 March, The Minister for Health Brad Hazzard signed an Order under the emergency powers of the Public Health Act 2010 supporting measures announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison which included: Despite a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people, huge crowds flocked to
1794-443: The vaccine. On 17 March 2020, the New South Wales government announced a AU$ 2.3 billion stimulus package, including Until 18 July 2020, international travellers who had to undergo compulsory quarantine on arrival did not have to pay for their accommodation, at a cost of A$ 65 million to the NSW Government. Under new rules starting on Saturday 18 July 2020, all new arrivals are being charged for their quarantine. In November 2021,
1840-531: Was also allowed. The vouchers were eventually extended to 30 June 2022. In November 2021, two extra vouchers were granted, one for dining and one for entertainment. On 29 June, the Dine and Discover stimulus scheme was extended for the second time, to 31 August, and now also allowed take-away food purchases. On 16 December 2020, health authorities announced that two residents of the Northern Beaches district of Sydney had tested positive to COVID, with
1886-926: Was cancelled in 2021 prior to the scheduled final series. Eleven teams competed in the 2021 Sydney Shield. The season commenced on March 14, 2021. The last round was scheduled for August 22, 2021, with a final series to follow. The season was, however, suspended due to lockdown measures taken to combat the spread of the delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales . The eleven teams were: [REDACTED] Belrose Eagles (2013-21), [REDACTED] Cabramatta Two Blues (2020-21), [REDACTED] Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks (2020-21), [REDACTED] East Campbelltown Eagles (2014-21), [REDACTED] Hills District Bulls (2013-21), [REDACTED] Moorebank Rams , [REDACTED] Penrith Brothers , [REDACTED] Ryde-Eastwood Hawks , [REDACTED] St Marys Saints , [REDACTED] Wentworthville Magpies , and [REDACTED] Windsor Wolves (2015-16, 2020-21) Due to
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1932-867: Was not yet permitted. On 25 October, schools resumed face-to-face learning for all students, with the initial planned return finishing 8 November having been revised twice to have students return earlier. On 1 November, travel between Greater Sydney and regional NSW was permitted. Fully vaccinated Australian citizens, residents, and their families became able to arrive from international destinations into New South Wales without hotel quarantine. On 15 December, additional restrictions were dropped, including masks in hospitality and retail spaces, and density limits in gym and dance classes. Contact tracing venue check-ins were reduced to high risk venues. Masks were still required in airports, on planes, and on public transport. Multiple lockdowns happened in New South Wales in 2021. Significant protests included: On 21 February 2021,
1978-810: Was part of the worldwide pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2 ). The first confirmed case in New South Wales was identified on 19 January 2020 in Sydney where three travellers returning from Wuhan , Hubei , China, tested positive for the virus. As of 1 April 2022 , there had been over 1,863,186 confirmed cases in NSW: 1,149,142 confirmed cases from PCR testing , and nearly 714,044 positive rapid antigen tests (RAT) since mid-January 2022. 17,509,209 vaccines have been administered. Premier Gladys Berejiklian formed
2024-483: Was predicted to happen in mid-October. On 11 September at 12:01am, many areas of regional NSW came out of lockdown ( stay-at-home orders lifted) as planned, after the last extension. Those areas were ones which had no cases of COVID for 14 days, and were also deemed low-risk. Even 'out' of lockdown many restrictions will remain in effect. Within a week Yass, Albury, Lismore, Hilltops and Glen Innes LGAs all had stay-at-home orders re-introduced, and by 21 September
2070-1077: Was the preferred vaccine, with AstraZeneca initially restricted to only those over 60-years-of-age on the advice of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) due to blood-clot issues in younger people. Due to low numbers of Pfizer vaccines available, AstraZeneca was later made available to those aged 18–59 in outbreak areas if they provided written or verbal consent. On 9 August, Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Park opened as an additional vaccination hub, initially targetting Year 12 students to allow them to take Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams in person. Vaccine doses were reallocated from regional areas to facilitate vaccinating students. The Qudos Bank Arena vaccination hub closed on 7 November. As of 1 April 2022 , there have been 17,509,209 vaccines have been administered. Of citizens 16 and older, 96% had received their first dose, 94.6% received their second dose, and 60.2% had received their third dose of
2116-559: Was their one and only finals appearance (having finished fourth in the regular season ). To get to the Grand Final at the Sydney Agricultural Ground University had to defeat Glebe which they did comfortably 29 - 3. In the Grand Final, however, they were defeated 5–11 by Souths in front of 20,000 people. Generally, the amateur students struggled to perform against the professional players of
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