The second installment of the current three year deal ran smoothly with parking, accessibility, venue layout and traffic plans at Jubilee Park all getting big ticks.

But Russell again took the chance to send a warning to a minority of accommodation houses to cease looking for a quick cash grab and look at the bigger picture to ensure the event stays at Wagga.

"In the two years we've been here I've been really happy with everything at the venue. Our working relationship with council and the Wagga Touch Association (has been great)," he said.

"The one issue that has caused a few dramas along the way, and it's not with every accommodation house, but there are some I would term have been obscenely price gouging.

"When you run a big event you expect people are going to put up their prices a little bit, but not to the level some have.

"That is a concern for us but I've been happy with the way council are attacking it, and especially the mayor. I've seen the strong letter he's sent to the accommodation houses and been impressed by the stance they've taken.

"We'll debrief with Wagga Touch and the council and talk about those things and some strategies going forward."

The Senior State Cup has been played at Port Macquarie for more than the last three decades, in a strong sign NSW Touch is willing to stick solid with a venue.

"When we find a venue that works for us, that sets up well and where we have a good relationship with the council and community, we've got a demonstrated history of longevity," Russell said.

"Our senior state cup has been in Port Macquarie for 31 years. The accommodation houses up there they get it, they understand there's a long term benefit for this."

Russell said big city teams are now sold on the venue after some initial hesitation when NSW Touch opted to divide the Junior State Cup into two conferences.

"When we chose Wagga there was a lot of doubters, especially in Sydney who didn't want to come here, but they all rave about the venue now," he said.

"It sets up beautifully for us, there's plenty of shade and the traffic is really easy compared to other venues we operate at.

"Everything works, that all goes into the positives for returning, but we do have to work on the accommodation issue."

Wagga Council strategic asset planner for parks and recreation Ben Creighton said talks with NSW Touch about attempting to lengthen the partnership will continue in coming weeks.

"We've already had some preliminary discussions confirming we're very keen to continue the partnership," Creighton said.

"After the finals held in Sydney in a couple of weeks (March 7) we'll start to have more conversations with NSW Touch about that as well."

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