The Adelaide Wants Their Team Back Working Group exists to champion the return of a professional rugby league team to South Australia by mobilising community passion.
Preserving the legacy of the original Adelaide Rams and demonstrating the value of a renewed NRL presence in our state. We are committed to building a credible, united and forward-looking movement that engages supporters, stakeholders, and decision makers through evidence-based advocacy, respected collaboration, and a clear vision for the future of rugby league in Adelaide.
OUR MISSION IS TO:
- Reignite the spirit of the Adelaide Rams by celebrating their history and amplifying the voices of fans who want to see elite rugby league return to South Australia.
- Develop a compelling case for expansion grounded in community engagement, commercial viability, and long-term growth opportunities for the National Rugby League (NRL).
- Strengthen rugby league pathways across South Australia by supporting grassroots participation, junior development, and local clubs.
- Build partnerships with businesses, sporting organisations, media, and civic leaders who share our belief in Adelaide’s potential as a thriving rugby league market.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and future-focused culture that reflects the pride, resilience, and ambition of South Australian sports fans.
- We work to ensure that when the NRL looks to the future, Adelaide is ready, united, and impossible to ignore.
VISION STATEMENT:
A thriving South Australian rugby league community united behind the return of a professional NRL team that reflects our state’s pride, passion, and potential. We envision Adelaide as a vibrant rugby league destination – a city where elite competition, grassroots development, and fan culture grow together to create a lasting legacy for future generations.
VALUES STATEMENT:
- Community First –
We honour the voices, enthusiasm, and history of South Australian rugby league supporters.
Every action we take strengthens the connection between the team and the community.
- Respect & Integrity –
We advocate with honesty, transparency, and professionalism, ensuring our movement is credible, constructive, and grounded in facts.
- Collaboration
We work with fans, clubs, businesses, media, and sporting bodies to build a united and inclusive campaign for the return of the Adelaide Rams.
- Legacy & Pride
We preserve and celebrate the heritage of the original Adelaide Rams while championing a modern, future-focused vision for rugby league in our state.
- Growth & Opportunity
We support pathways that expand participation, develop talent, and create new opportunities for South Australians at all levels of the sport.
- Resilience & Determination
We remain committed, optimistic, and persistent – reflecting the spirit of South Australia and the passion of Rams supporters.
FULL CHARTER
- Purpose
The Adelaide Wants Their Team Back Working Group exists to coordinate, strengthen, and lead community-driven efforts to re-establish a professional NRL team in South Australia. The group provides structure, strategy, and representation for supporters and stakeholders who share this goal.
2. Objectives
Advocate for the return of an Adelaide-based NRL team through evidence-based research, community mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement.
Promote and preserve the history of the Adelaide Rams as an important part of South Australia’s sporting identity.
Build partnerships with local clubs, schools, businesses, media and sporting organisations to grow rugby league participation and visibility.
Develop and present a compelling case for NRL expansion in South Australia, including market analysis, fan engagement data, and commercial opportunities.
Support initiatives that strengthen rugby league pathways, including junior development, coaching programs, and community events.
Maintain a positive, inclusive, and professional public presence that reflects the values of the working group and its supporters.
3. Membership
Membership is open to individuals who support the mission and values of the working group.
Members may contribute through volunteering, research, outreach, media engagement, event support, or other activities aligned with the group’s objectives.
Leadership roles (e.g. Chair, Secretary, Communications Lead) may be appointed to ensure coordination and accountability.
4. Governance
The working group operates collaboratively, with decisions made through consensus where possible.
Major strategic decisions (e.g., public campaigns, formal submissions, partnerships) require approval from the leadership team.
The group commits to work transparency in its activities, including regular updates to members and supporters.
5. Conduct – Members agree to:
- Uphold the values of the working group in all public and private activities.
- Engage respectfully with supporters, critics, and stakeholders.
- Avoid behaviour that could harm the credibility, unity, or reputation of the movement.
- Ensure all advocacy is constructive, factual, and aligned with the group’s mission.
6. Activities – The working group may undertake:
Community engagement campaigns, petitions, surveys, and events.
Media outreach, including interviews, articles, social media content, and public statements.
Research into market viability, fan demographics, commercial opportunities, and NRL expansion trends.
Collaboration with local rugby league organisations to strengthen pathways and participation.
Preservation and promotion of Adelaide Rams history, memorabilia, and supporters’ stories.
7. Commitment to South Australia
The working group is dedicated to showcasing South Australia as a strong, passionate, and commercially viable home for an NRL team. We aim to ensure that when the league expands, Adelaide stands ready with a united community and a compelling case.
8. Review & Evolution
This charter may be reviewed and updated as the movement grows, new opportunities arise, or the NRL expansion landscape evolves.