THE EVENT
SUMMER NINES 2026
Everything you need to know about Summer Nines — the Canterbury-Bankstown District's premier junior rugby league 9s tournament.
WHAT IS SUMMER NINES?
Summer Nines is a fast-paced, one-day rugby league 9s tournament designed for junior players across the Canterbury-Bankstown District. Played with 9 players per side on a modified field, the format delivers more touches, more tries, and more action than traditional 13-a-side footy.
The tournament is built around community — bringing clubs, families, and players together for a day of competitive, social rugby league in the summer off-season.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE
24th & 25th October 2026
Date is confirmed.
FORMAT
Rugby League 9s
9 players per side, modified field
DISTRICT
Canterbury-Bankstown
NSW, Australia
VENUE
Jim Ring Reserve - Birrong
Gascoigne Rd, Birrong
STRUCTURE
One Big Weekend
Pool games + finals on the same weekend
AGE GROUPS
Summer Nines caters to a full range of junior age groups. All divisions will be subject to sufficient registrations.
DRAW FORMAT
The tournament follows a straightforward pool-to-finals structure designed to maximise game time for every team.
POOL GAMES
Each team plays a minimum of three pool games against other clubs in their age group division.
SEMI-FINALS
Top teams from each pool advance to semi-finals. Exact qualification format depends on team numbers.
GRAND FINAL
The two best teams in each age group meet in the Grand Final to decide the Summer Nines champion.
KEY RULES
Summer Nines follows standard NRL 9s rules with minor modifications for junior play.
9 players per side on the field at all times
Modified field dimensions — shorter and narrower than 13-a-side
5-tackle sets with a tap restart after the 5th tackle
No scrums — play restarts with a tap at the mark
Rolling substitutions permitted throughout the game
9 minute halves to allow maximum fixtures in one day
LIVE DRAW & LADDER
Check the latest draw, results and ladder standings for Summer Nines 2026.
READY TO REGISTER?
Secure your team's spot in Summer Nines 2026. Registrations are open now — limited spots per age group.
REGISTER NOW