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10/10/2026

Who doesn’t love junior carnival footy.

09/10/2026

🏉🧡 WELCOME TOUCH FOOTBALL | 2026 TAMBORAN RESOURCES TOP END CUP!

For the first time, we're excited to welcome Touch Football to the Tamboran Resources Top End Cup in Katherine! 🙌

In partnership with Touch Association and Touch Football NT this is another exciting step forward in our NRL Northern Territory – Touch, Tag & Tackle strategy, creating more opportunities for participation, strengthening regional connections and bringing communities together through our great game.

📅 Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 Katherine Sports Ground

🏉 Touch Football Game Times:

Friday Night – 6:30pm

Saturday Morning – 9:30am

Saturday Afternoon – 12:10pm

By integrating Touch Football into our junior Rugby League carnival, we're continuing to build the Top End Cup into a unique regional sporting experience that welcomes more participants, families and supporters.

A huge thank you to Katherine Touch Association, NRL Touch Football NT and our Naming Rights Partner Tamboran Resources for supporting this exciting addition.

Whether it's Touch, Tag or Tackle, our vision remains the same – more opportunities, stronger communities and positive experiences through Rugby League.

Footy. Family. Fun. 🏉❤️

08/10/2026

🏉🧡 UNDER 14 RISE DRAW | 2026 TAMBORAN RESOURCES TOP END CUP

The stage is set for our Under 14 RISE Boys and Girls to represent their regions at this year's Top End Cup in Katherine! 🙌

An important part of the NRL NT Pathways program, RISE provides young players with opportunities to develop their skills, build confidence, create friendships and experience representative Rugby League.

📅 Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 Katherine Sports Ground

🏉 Under 14 Boys: Friday evening and Saturday fixtures.

🏉 Under 14 Girls: Three games on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm, 1:30pm and 3:00pm.

With players representing communities from across the Territory and beyond, this is about more than Rugby League. It's about opportunity, connection and creating experiences that young people will remember.

🏠 As part of NRL Northern Territory Our House, we encourage everyone to demonstrate respect, positive behaviour and sportsmanship throughout the weekend.

👏 Thank you to our Naming Rights Partner Tamboran Resources, Katherine Rugby League Club, coaches, officials and volunteers for helping make these opportunities possible.

Play proud. Represent your region!

Footy. Family. Fun. 🏉❤️

08/10/2026

🏉🧡 UNDER 12s DRAW | 2026 TAMBORAN RESOURCES TOP END CUP

The Under 12s draw is here, and we're ready for another fantastic Footy. Family. Fun. weekend in Katherine! 🙌

We're excited to welcome teams from Katherine, Alice Springs, Litchfield, Palmerston, Elcho Island and Kununurra, bringing communities together through Rugby League.

📅 Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 Katherine Sports Ground

🏉 Friday: Games commence at 4:30pm on Field 1.

🏉 Saturday: Games kick off at 8:00am on Field 1, with afternoon fixtures continuing from 1:00pm on Field 2.

The Top End Cup is about much more than the scoreboard. It's about participation, friendship, inclusion and creating memorable experiences for young players and families.

🏠 As part of NRL Northern Territory Our House, we encourage all players, coaches, volunteers and spectators to demonstrate respect, positive behaviour and great sportsmanship throughout the weekend.

👏 Thank you to our Naming Rights Partner Tamboran Resources, Katherine Rugby League Club and everyone helping make this regional Rugby League celebration possible.

Footy. Family. Fun. 🏉❤️

08/10/2026

🏉🧡 UNDER 10s DRAW | 2026 TAMBORAN RESOURCES TOP END CUP

The countdown is on, and our Under 10s Draw is here! 🙌

We're looking forward to welcoming our youngest Rugby League stars from Katherine, Alice Springs, Litchfield and Palmerston for two great days of footy, friendship and fun!

📅 Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 Katherine Sports Ground – Field 2

🏉 Friday games kick off at 5:00pm, followed by our Welcome BBQ at 6:30pm.

🏉 Saturday action gets underway at 8:00am, with the Opening Ceremony at 11:10am and Under 10 presentations at 12:00pm.

The Top End Cup is all about participation, inclusion and creating memorable experiences for young players and their families.

As part of NRL Northern Territory Our House, we encourage everyone to celebrate positive behaviour, respect and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

👏 A big thank you to our Naming Rights Partner Tamboran Resources, the Katherine Rugby League Club and everyone helping bring this regional Rugby League experience to life.

Footy. Family. Fun. 🏉❤️

08/10/2026

🏉🧡 2026 TAMBORAN RESOURCES TOP END CUP – OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE HAS ARRIVED!

🔥 GET IN EARLY AND GET CUP READY Thanks to NRL Northern Territory official apparel partner Under Armour & ISC Sport

The countdown is on to another Footy. Family. Fun. weekend in Katherine, and our official 2026 Top End Cup merchandise has arrived!

Check out this year's range, proudly featuring our Territory-inspired designs.

👕 2026 Fishing Shirt – $55.00
🧢 2026 Bucket Hat – $35.00

Whether you're playing, coaching, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines, there's no better way to show your Top End Cup pride!

📍 Katherine Sports Ground
📅 Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October 2026

🛍️ Available at the Top End Cup pop up shop.

A big thank you to our Naming Rights Partner Tamboran Resources for their continued support of this unique regional Rugby League event.

👉 Get in early and secure your merchandise!

06/10/2026

🏉 TOP END CUP IS HERE! 🏉💙💛

The games kick off THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY at Katherine Town Oval! 🔥

Our U14s are ready to hit the field and represent the Katherine Cowboys! 💪🏉

📅 Friday & Saturday
📍 Katherine Town Oval

⏰ Draw will be shared soon — keep an eye on the page!

Come down, support our young Cowboys and enjoy a weekend of footy! 💙💛

LET’S GO COWBOYS! 🤠🏉

06/10/2026

🏉 INTERSCHOOLS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE COMPETITION ♿

We have a new date for our Interschools Wheelchair Rugby League Competition — Monday, 9 November!

We’re inviting schools to enter a Year 10 or Year 11 team and take part in what promises to be a fantastic day of fun, competition and learning about disability sport.

It’s a great opportunity for students to get involved, try something different and experience wheelchair rugby league in a fun and inclusive environment.

📅 Monday, 9 November
🏉 Year 10 & 11 students
♿ Wheelchair Rugby League
🤝 Fun • Inclusion • Learning • Competition

Scan the QR code to register your school or class.

We’d love to see as many schools as possible get involved!

29/09/2026

🏐 Are you passionate about rugby league and planning your next step in education?

Our partner, SEDA College NT, is inviting prospective students and their families to attend an upcoming Information Session and learn more about its Year 10, 11 and 12 programs.

Discover how students can combine their education with their love of NRL while building leadership skills, industry connections and career-ready experience.

📍 Michael Long Centre, TIO Stadium, Marrara
📅 Monday 19 October

👉 Register today: seda.nt.edu.au/discover

28/09/2026