In the opening round, there will be a reply of last year’s first grade grand final, as Jamberoo host Kiama at Kevin Walsh Oval from 2.45pm on Saturday, April 7.

The only other first grade match on Saturday will see Gerringong host Berry-Shoalhaven Heads at Michael Cronin Oval.

All the other three matches – Milton-Ulladulla and Nowra-Bomaderry at Bill Andriske Oval, Warilla-Lake South and Shellharbour at Cec Glenholmes Oval and Stingrays and Albion Park-Oak Flats at Flinders Field –  will take place on Sunday, with all matches kicking-off at 2.45pm.

The 2018 draw consists of 16 competition rounds, including two split rounds on May 5-6 and May 12-13 as well as June 30-July 1 and July 7-8.

There will be no games played on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with a spare weekend also included on July 28-29.

The finals series will start on the weekend of August 25-26 and culminate with the grand final on Sunday, September 9 at the Collegians Sporting Complex.

The full draw will be released on Tuesday at: South Coast Group Seven Rugby League