Illawarra橄榄球俱乐部面临2027年取消三年级游戏改革后可能出现的崩溃,威胁到社区和可持续性。 Illawarra rugby clubs face potential collapse over 2027 reforms eliminating third-grade play, threatening community and sustainability.

历史悠久的伊拉瓦拉橄榄球俱乐部担心因2027年拟议的联赛改革而解散，该改革将取消三级哈里根盾，只剩下两个成年组别。 Historic Illawarra rugby clubs fear folding due to proposed 2027 league reforms that would eliminate the third-grade Harrigan Shield, leaving only two open-age divisions. 这些变化与萨瑟兰Loftus海盗进入哈里根杯的条件相关, 威胁到俱乐部的可持续性、玩家安全及社区参与。 They say the change, linked to conditions for Sutherland Loftus Pirates’ entry into the Harrigan Cup, threatens club sustainability, player safety, and community participation. 许多俱乐部,有些有数十年历史的俱乐部,认为它们缺乏资源,无法在高年级中竞争,感到受到Illawarra Rugby联盟和NSRWL的压力。 Many clubs, some with decades-long histories, argue they lack resources to compete in higher grades and feel pressured by the Illawarra Rugby League and NSWRL. 领导人敦促重新考虑,保留当地的橄榄球。 Leaders urge reconsideration to preserve local rugby.