One of the most recognisable league trophies is the New South Wales version of the Winfield Cup. It was the premiership trophy for the New South Wales Rugby League from 1982 to 1994 and for the Australian Rubgy League in 1995.

The trophy was inspired by John O'Gready's classic photograph of Arthur Summons and Norm Provan, taken after the muddy 1963 grand final between Western Suburbs and St George.

The post-match embrace of the two football warriors has become a symbol of the rugby league code and inspired the design of the two subsequent premiership trophies, the Optus Cup and the Telstra Premiership Trophy. The Winfield Cup was replaced following legislation outlawing tobacco company sponsorship of sport.