| 1961 New South Wales Rugby Football League | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 10 |
| Premiers |  St. George (8th title) |
| Minor premiers |  Western Suburbs (4th title) |
| Matches played | 94 |
| Points scored | 2830 |
| Attendance | 1035273 |
| Top points scorer(s) |  Bob Landers (164) |
| Top try-scorer(s) | Johnny King (20) |
The 1961 New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership was the 54th season of the rugby league competition based in Sydney. Ten teams from across the city competed for the J J Giltinan Shield and WD & HO Wills Cup during the season, which culminated in a grand final between St. George and Western Suburbs.