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Lussick from New (playing half back for New 1s), Feehan from View and should be in the mix also from GPS. That's before you look outside, so plenty to choose from for NSW.

Hunter usually put up good competitive sides. Understand that Manly will be a force to be reckoned with in 15s this year, having gained a number of Warringah players from the demise of Dee Why village club in that age group. Gordon and 2 x champs Norths still favourites though. In 16s, I can't...

With the State Championships fast approaching, has anyone got any news on how trials have been going in the various age groups ? How many 17s sides are there this year ? Are Parra looking like they will win again in 16s and Norths in 15s ? Any surprise packages developing ?

Have they been graded yet ?

Sorry, I disagree... Whilst technically he was good, on a number of occasions the New players ran straight over the top of him. The same, to a lesser degree, could possibly be said of young Lussick the New half back. Too small and under developed at this age and level. The teachers and coaches...

Yes, they only have to have played 4 village games in either the current year, the previous year or combined, to qualify for State Champs and beyond. I thought this was more to do with the extra school commitments that boys have at this age than ties to the community, particularly as (if I...

8, 9 and 15 who played last week against Shore, and one possibly two other backs although not sure what positions they will be playing.

With all this talk about Joeys and their 16 year olds playing First XV and being either strong enough, or not (whichever angle you are taking), just thought I'd mention that New are apparently playing 4, possibly 5, 16s in firsts this weekend. Not sure whether that tells you that New don't rate...

Yes, I believe that is the case. I also believe that Schools had first pick last year. Not sure if country boys who don't make the schools side can revert back to country. I'm pretty sure none of this year's crop of country boys are not playing club rugby in Sydney, so will not be available for...

There already is effectively NSW 1, 2 and 3. Historically it has transpired that Schools is 1, SJRU is 2 and Country is 3. It's not so much what the teams are, it's who picks them and how much they actually know about the players. NSW has three very distinct pathways for kids Under 16. The...

I reckon you are right there. Which will guarantee a) the U16 Champs will be won by a Queensland team, b) junior club rugby in NSW will decline in quality significantly. If that seems fanciful, how many of last years SJRU National Championship wining side are in the NTS ? Additionally, surely...

As some smart Alec previously mentioned, the Auggies side has plenty of good players in both codes...! 7 being a prime example

Yes, something to do with study/exams. I'm told that the 1sts team vs Kings will be completely different (bar one, new openside Morris) from the team that played Kinross.

Newington did indeed lose, by 3 points I believe, however they never took any Year 12s to Orange

Cheers CTPE ! Bad move ARU if true

I am reading it that the introduction of this team in 16s means that Sydney and Country won't be entering teams in the Nationals (the entry criteria being set by ARU I believe). Whether this means that NSW will be represented by a NSW 1 and 2 (as mentioned previously in the thread), whether NSW...

I think you've got your wires crossed Iluv... The games against ACT and QLD were for 15s and 17s. Check last years document and pay attention to Stage 4... Looks a bit different this year... http://westsjnrs.rugbynet.com.au/verve/_resources/NSWJunior_Pathways.pdf

I'm guessing that the following confirms, at least, that neither SJRU or Country will have their own representation at the Nationals... http://www.nswjuniors.rugbynet.com.au/verve/_resources/NSWJuniorPathways2011.pdf

Congrats to the Two Blues ! Shame it had to happen at the expense of the Rats.... Maybe Cipriani can turn it all around... Ah, maybe not...

Having spoken to people in the know, there is definitely no West Harbour connection and they are both paying fees, themselves. Everybody knows that a number of schools bring in rugby talent one way or another but when the accusations start getting silly then nobody is done any favours. Sorry to...