Marrickville, NSW 13 Mar 2010
The Maritime Union of Australia is the match-day sponsor for this Saturday's Newtown-Balmain showdown, and for subsequent Jets-Tigers matches at Henson Park.
The trophy has been appropriately named as the Solidarity Shield, recognising the industrial working-class and trade union heritage of both of these NSW Rugby League 1908 foundation clubs.
Saturday's program at Henson Park is:
11.30am - Harold Matthews Cup - Sydney Roosters v South Sydney
1.00pm - SG Ball Cup - Sydney Roosters v South Sydney
3.00pm - NSW Cup - North Sydney v Western Suburbs
5.00pm - NSW Cup - Newtown v Balmain (First leg of the 2010 Ryan-Pringle Shield, plus the inaugural Maritime Union of Australia Solidarity Shield decider).