Illawarra Rugby League manager Nigel Roy remains confident of playing out a full season, after this weekend's competition opener was postponed due to the ongoing rain.
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Round one, which was to kick off on April 23, had already been moved to May 14th, a decision which has been under discussion with the NSW Rugby League as it was originally planned as a representative weekend.
Round two has now been shifted to the planned wet weather day on July 23.
It means round three will now start the season next weekend, featuring Cronulla-Caringbah and De La Salle, as well as Illawarra clubs Helensburgh, Thirroul, Corrimal, Collegians, Wests and Dapto.
"We had meetings with council on Wednesday, but the delay is unavoidable," Roy said.
"But we're ready to go, it's going to be an exciting competition this year and hopefully next week we'll be able to start what will be a full season."
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Tim Barrow
When it comes to sport - at professional and community level - in the Illawarra, I'm here to provide insight, context and opinion, as well as the latest news you won't find anywhere else.
When it comes to sport - at professional and community level - in the Illawarra, I'm here to provide insight, context and opinion, as well as the latest news you won't find anywhere else.
