The Kennedy Shield was a second-division rugby league competition centred around the city of Wagga Wagga in the Australian state of New South Wales.

[1] Playing in roughly the same geographical area as the Group 9 Rugby League, the competition featured many smaller towns, some of which were currently or had previously competed in group-level football, while also containing clubs from suburban Wagga Wagga.

[2][3][4] Throughout the competition's existence, ten teams took part in various seasons.

[5][6] In 1994, a women's team was assembled to play a Canberra team before the Grand Final of the men's competition.

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