The Newcastle Maitland Region Working Group was formed in 2023 and consists of representatives from the three local rugby league associations. The Working Group has been formed with the overall goal of establishing one united body of governance for rugby league within the Newcastle Maitland Region, working closely with the NSW Rugby League being the governing body for junior rugby league in NSW. In the 2023 season, over 9,900 female and male participants played rugby league across the Newcastle Maitland Region.