State of Origin legends and the NSW Rugby League have teamed up with the New South Wales Government to encourage fans to make safer decisions the roads.
From the 2021 season, the men’s open-age competition which feeds directly into the NRL will be known as ‘The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup’ for the next three years.
“It’s devastating to think every 46 minutes someone is killed or seriously injured on NSW roads – about half the time it takes to watch an NRL game,” said Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance.
“On the field, a single mistake like a knock-on can cost you a game. On the road, a single decision can have a knock-on effect that changes lives across the whole community.”
As part of the campaign, some of rugby league’s biggest names will be sharing their own stories and encouraging fans to make safer decisions on the roads.
More information about the NSW Government’s commitment to reducing road deaths and serious injuries, is available online at www.towardszero.nsw.gov.au
