The NRL has scrapped NSW Rugby League's annual City v Country clash, with the last-ever edition to be played in Mudgee next year.

City v Country has been played annually since 1928, but its run will come to an end in 2017, ending a 89-year-old fixture.

The traditional fixture has often doubled up as a State of Origin audition for aspiring New South Wales players.

The final farewell in Mudgee will see some of the greatest players to ever represent Australia honoured before the match.

Country Rugby League chief executive Terry Quinn said he was determined to see off the historic match in style.

"Country NSW has produced some of the finest players to wear the green and gold and we will pay tribute to them during this final match," Quinn said.

"Players like Mick Cronin, Blocker Roach, Boyd Cordner, Tyson Frizell and so many others learnt their craft in country areas and went on to become greats in our game."

NSWRL chief Dave Trodden said that City players had enjoyed playing in matches against the country teams over the years.

"The Country-City clash is one of the most exciting days on the Rugby League calendar for the host country town," Trodden said.

"This match will be a great opportunity for fans in the country to see some of the state's best players in action as we say farewell to this special event."

The 2016 edition saw City shock Country 44-30 in front of over 8,000 fans.