NSW State Panel Announced for 2026/27

The NSW State Umpire Panel for season 2026-27 has been announced, and we offer congratulations to:

• Jeff Egan

• Patrick Jackson

• Bob McGregor

• Kate Rowlands

• Nic Warburton

Bob and Nic have been included for the first time, both having performed to an excellent standard in recent seasons, particularly in 2025-26.

The NSW State Umpire Panel may be involved in Cricket Australia programs such as Second XI (men’s and women’s), WNCL, WBBL, WT20 Spring Challenge and National Underage Championships.

Jeff Egan

- Included on State Panel | 2025-26

- Second XI (men’s) | 1

- WNCL | 3

- WBBL | 3

- WT20 Spring Challenge | 3

- National Championships | 1 (U17 Male)

- Men’s Premier Cricket | 19 (including 7 first grade and 5 T20 Cup)

Patrick Jackson

- Included on State Panel | 2025-26

-Second XI (men’s) | 2

- WNCL | 5

- WBBL | 2

- WT20 Spring Challenge | 9

- National Championships | 3 (U17 Male, U19 Male, NICC)

- National Finals | 3

- Men’s Premier Cricket | 78 (including 38 first grade and 17 T20 Cup)

- Men’s Premier Cricket Finals | 2

Bob McGregor

- Included on State Panel | 2026-27

- Men’s Premier Cricket | 320 (including 151 first grade and 48 T20 Cup)

- Men’s Premier Cricket Finals | 2

Kate Rowlands

- Included on State Panel | 2025-26

- U19 WT20 International | 3

- Second XI (women’s) | 2

- WNCL | 3

- WT20 Spring Challenge | 4

- National Championships | 2 (U16 Female, U19 Female)

- National Finals | 2

- Men’s Premier Cricket | 5 (including 2 first grade)

Nic Warburton

- Included on State Panel | 2026-27

- National Championships | 1 (NICC)

- Men’s Premier Cricket | 48 (including 15 first grade and 2 T20 Cup)

- Men’s Premier Cricket Finals | 2

A strong and capable State Umpire Panel has been selected for the coming season and wish all umpires well. They will be working with CNSW Umpire Coach, Neil Findlay who has been reappointed having carried out his duties to an exemplary standard in season 2025-26. We wish Neil the very best working with members of our State Umpire Panel this season.