2025 Super Rugby Under 16 and 19 series (u16's, 27th Sept - 2nd Nov) (u19's, 13th Sept - 5th Oct)

[Major Tom]

Remember a young Hooper and he ran with the 12s and in fact played 12 a few times in SS? Thats his comparison for me.

Kwagga is a good call though. Marshall would be a nightmare in a 7s game. Maybe a spot there for a season before getting into senior Rugby. He could easily slot into the Super Rugby A games though and not be out of place.

Not a bad shout. 7s and U20s with some Tahs preseason games to continue is development. League would want him, so RA needs to get on the front foot.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Was playing both coming through the juniors. I believe a Bears junior but could be wrong. NSW have him signed at the moment but he deserves a long term deal

 

[Homer]

He was very good in SS, one of Norths best v Rats in the Semi. However, his height has been mentioned as an issue, but if you are good enough, and he has been a standout for NSW.

 

[Red Runner]

He was very good in SS, one of Norths best v Rats in the Semi. However, his height has been mentioned as an issue, but if you are good enough, and he has been a standout for NSW.

did he play first grade?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

It is a factor and would hold him back if he then had a standard 7 skill set but the guy does bring a Centres speed and handling to a forward position which makes up for it. He’d be around 178-182cm I reckon. Shorter than McReight but similar to Kirifi at the Canes.

did he play first grade?

Yep, from the start of the year as well. Not a few cameos up from Colts. Straight from School to starting 1st Grade and being effective.

 

[Dctarget]

Aus u18 absolutely monstered NZ schools, 81-48. Combined score of 129 points is insane.

Is NZ schools their top side or is it a b grade?

Australia U18 81 (Tries: Bloomfield 3, Pritchard 2, Lemoto, Folkes, Conway, Kasprowicz, Slater, Geros, Fonua; Cons: Mackay 7, Mesritz 2; Pens: Mackay) def New Zealand 48 (Tries: Raviyawa 2, Fakava, Pahulu, Guerin, Perkins, Miln; Cons: Taylor 5; Pens: Taylor)

 

[Eddie's Eyebrows]

Aus u18 absolutely monstered NZ schools, 81-48. Combined score of 129 points is insane.

Is NZ schools their top side or is it a b grade?

Australia U18 81 (Tries: Bloomfield 3, Pritchard 2, Lemoto, Folkes, Conway, Kasprowicz, Slater, Geros, Fonua; Cons: Mackay 7, Mesritz 2; Pens: Mackay) def New Zealand 48 (Tries: Raviyawa 2, Fakava, Pahulu, Guerin, Perkins, Miln; Cons: Taylor 5; Pens: Taylor)

It was their best vs our best.

 

[Tomikin]

Was tackling optional? Jesus Christ.

 

[WoodysRFC]

Aus u18 absolutely monstered NZ schools, 81-48. Combined score of 129 points is insane.

Is NZ schools their top side or is it a b grade?

Australia U18 81 (Tries: Bloomfield 3, Pritchard 2, Lemoto, Folkes, Conway, Kasprowicz, Slater, Geros, Fonua; Cons: Mackay 7, Mesritz 2; Pens: Mackay) def New Zealand 48 (Tries: Raviyawa 2, Fakava, Pahulu, Guerin, Perkins, Miln; Cons: Taylor 5; Pens: Taylor)

Almost, it's minus the U18 players unavailable as no longer at school (who are selected for a Barbarians U18 sqaud each year, usually of a similar standard to schools, although not so this year). NZR were looking at putting forward a combined NZ U18 for these fixtures but had pushback from principles from schools with your average million dollar rugby programs. Hopefully a smacking like this is the catalyst for change, as the AUS U18 seem to play like a proper professional outfit with clearly defined roles and well executed skills, and the NZ Schools play like a poorly coached composite side.

 

[Adam84]

Almost, it's minus the U18 players unavailable as no longer at school (who are selected for a Barbarians U18 sqaud each year, usually of a similar standard to schools, although not so this year). NZR were looking at putting forward a combined NZ U18 for these fixtures but had pushback from principles from schools with your average million dollar rugby programs. Hopefully a smacking like this is the catalyst for change, as the AUS U18 seem to play like a proper professional outfit with clearly defined roles and well executed skills, and the NZ Schools play like a poorly coached composite side.

out of the Aus U18s matchday 23, I think only 2 of them have finished school last year, I thought there was 3 but can’t see who the 3rd was. So not sure it’s a big game changer.

 

[WoodysRFC]

out of the Aus U18s matchday 23, I think only 2 of them have finished school last year, I thought there was 3 but can’t see who the 3rd was. So not sure it’s a big game changer.

Seem to be on the same page in terms of play, and keep bringing through year 11's who'll be there the following season, great for continuity.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Waratahs U15s v QLD U15s Friday 3rd Oct - Ballymore

NSW:
1. Sebastian Conna - St Ignatius College, Riverview
2. Lucas Villate-Gallagher - Trinity Grammar
3. Samoagaglo Tuigamala - Newington College
4. Dylan Pullen - St Augustine's College
5. Cooper Hayward - Picnic Point High School
6. Wesley Moala - Trinity Grammar
7. Max Wintzer - Barker College
8. Urijah Brown - Trinity Grammar
9. Riley carr - Waverley College
10. Billy Bowen - St Ignatius College, Riverview
11. Leonard Salter - Westfield Sports High
12. Ezekiel Stanley-Ligaiviu - Endeavour Sports High
13. Khan Jackson - Knox Grammar
14. Ethan Mullins - Trinity Grammar
15. Lorima Ravouvou Seuseu - Barker College

16. Jack Corbett - St Josephs College, Hunters Hill
17. Ben Fieldus - St Pius X College
18. Bronson Tupou - Patrician Brothers, Blacktown
19. Nathan Maier - Hunter Sports High
20. Andrew Larkin - St Ignatius College, Riverview
21. Cruz Holmes - Barker College
22. Levi Perrett - The Kings School
23. Saia Enasio - Knox Grammar

 

[Rudderless]

Waratahs U15s v QLD U15s Friday 3rd Oct - Ballymore

NSW:
1. Sebastian Conna - St Ignatius College, Riverview
2. Lucas Villate-Gallagher - Trinity Grammar
3. Samoagaglo Tuigamala - Newington College
4. Dylan Pullen - St Augustine's College
5. Cooper Hayward - Picnic Point High School
6. Wesley Moala - Trinity Grammar
7. Max Wintzer - Barker College
8. Urijah Brown - Trinity Grammar
9. Riley carr - Waverley College
10. Billy Bowen - St Ignatius College, Riverview
11. Leonard Salter - Westfield Sports High
12. Ezekiel Stanley-Ligaiviu - Endeavour Sports High
13. Khan Jackson - Knox Grammar
14. Ethan Mullins - Trinity Grammar
15. Lorima Ravouvou Seuseu - Barker College

16. Jack Corbett - St Josephs College, Hunters Hill
17. Ben Fieldus - St Pius X College
18. Bronson Tupou - Patrician Brothers, Blacktown
19. Nathan Maier - Hunter Sports High
20. Andrew Larkin - St Ignatius College, Riverview
21. Cruz Holmes - Barker College
22. Levi Perrett - The Kings School
23. Saia Enasio - Knox Grammar

Friday 12 noon AEST

Teams Named for Reds U15s and U14s Development match at Ballymore

reds.rugby

Livestreamed on Stan or https://www.rugby.com.au/videos

 

[Major Tom]

Do we think this will be close? Or are the tahs dominant in this age group too?

 

[Rudderless]

Under 16
Round 2 of 5

Friday 3rd
Reds v Victoria - 1.40pm AEST Ballymore Stadium

Sunday 5th
Waratahs v Western Force - 11.45am AEDT Warringah Rugby Club

Brumbies BYE


Under 19
Final

Sunday 5th
Waratahs v Brumbies - 2.00pm AEDT Warringah Rugby Club

Daylight Savings starts Sunday

Waratahs U19

1. Nick Hill (Warringah)
2. Tyler Maybery (Randwick)
3. Edwin Langi (Easts)
4. Ed Baxter (Sydney Uni)
5. Aron Brennan (Warringah)
6. Arthur Greer (Easts)
7. Marshall Le Maitre (c) (Norths)
8. Toby Brial (Easts)
9. Sam Blank (Warringah)
10. Henry Conick (Sydney Uni)
11. Tom Watts (Sydney Uni)
12. Zach Fittler (Easts)
13. Riley Evans (Randwick)
14. Tom Farr-Jones (Randwick)
15. Louis Fenwicke (Easts)

Replacements

16. Riley Osborne (Warringah)
17. Harper Strachan (Sydney Uni)
18. Dante Siale (West Harbour)
19. Charlie Bull (Sydney Uni)
20. Oscar Affleck (Hunter Wildfires)
21. Thomas Goldie (Sydney Uni)
22. Mitchell Holmes (Eastwood)
23. Max Roach (Gordon)


Brumbies U19

1. Nate Hepi
2. Ewald Kruger
3. Lochlan Smith
4. Jack Gordon
5. Billy Hansen (vc)
6. Cooper Eagle
7. Bailey Bouquiaux
8. Eli Langi (c)
9. Sam Watson
10. Chace Oates (vc)
11. Blake Miller
12. Dylan Bretton
13. Riley Whitfeld
14. Paddy McInally
15. Jacob Johnson

Impact:

16. Will Hodge
17. Jeziah Sega
18. Tyler Byrne
19. Ben Martens
20. Charlie Baker
21. Marley Ngatai
22. Harvey McLean
23. Laquan Afamiliona

ALL GAMES ARE LIVE ON STAN AND RUGBY.COM.AU YOUTUBE CHANNEL



And just to throw in the mix is the 2nd and final games at the U18 level.

Saturday 4th
12:00pm | Australian Schoolboys v Fiji Schoolboys
2:05pm | Australia U18 v New Zealand Secondary Schools

Both matches are at Viking Park Canberra and will be streamed via Rugby Australia’s YouTube channel, Rugby Xplorer, and STAN.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Do we think this will be close? Or are the tahs dominant in this age group too?

Hard to know but going on recent years NSW is always hard to beat in these. Two game series though which is fun for the boys.