TRL is a developing sport and as the game grows and evolves, so does the eligibility criteria for our various elite Events.

A key underlying pillar of TRL (generally) and all representative TRL is that players respect the principles of fair play and embody this philosophy when choosing what team to nominate for and represent. Whilst TRL Australia will do its best to police eligibility rules, it is not an Organisation with infinite resources to apply to this endeavour. If in doubt, players should email hello@trl.com.au to discuss eligibility questions.

The below has last been updated on 18/11/2025. Eligibility rules are subject to change and may be modified for specific Events.

QLD, NSW/VIC and Australian Championships

• Club Participation: Players cannot play across two different Clubs at the same Event.
• Players may play across any team (within the same Club) provided they are registered to that team by the relevant date through relevant process and meet other relevant eligibility requirements (e.g. are at least 30 or turning 30 that year, for purposes of Men's 30s).

World Cup

• Nation Participation: Players must only play for one Country/Nation.
• Players may play across any team (within the same Country/Nation) provided they are registered to that team by the relevant date through relevant process and meet other relevant eligibility requirements (e.g. are at least 30 or turning 30 that year, for purposes of Men's 30s).

State of Origin

• NSW Birthplace: Any player born outside of QLD automatically qualifies for NSW.
• QLD Birthplace: Any player born in QLD and which plays in QLD qualifies for QLD (unless they have previously nominated or played for NSW by virtue of the below).
• NSW Participation: Any player that has participated in a competition within any State other than QLD is eligible for NSW.
• QLD Participation: Any player that has participated in a competition within QLD, not born in NSW, played for NSW or nominated for NSW previously is eligible.

City v Country (QLD)

• Participation: Any player that plays for North, South, East or West Brisbane will be eligible for City. Any player playing in any other QLD competition is eligible for Country.
• Premier League v Cup: Players will only be picked from Premier League sides competing at other Events.

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