04 AUG-25: NORTHS JUNIORS – EOS + 7s State Cup EOI + XVs wrap + Colts info evening

Dear NSJRU U10+ players & supporters

End of Season presentation – SAVE THE DATE – Sunday, 19 October 2025

Note in your calendars that our end of season presentation for XVs & 7s will be held at The Greens, North Sydney on Sunday, 19 October 2025. Please arrive from 3.30pm with awards presentation commencing at 4.00pm.

NSW Juniors – 7s State Champs – Expression of Interest (EOI)

Expression of interest to trial to represent Norths Juniors at NSW 7s State Champs is now open. https://forms.gle/aQK4CVka8m3N4nrj6

Trials will begin in the second half of August 2025. Dates and times will be confirmed once we know our village club teams’ involvement in SJRU XVs season’s finals.

U11/13/15/17 – 13 players maxiumum per squad. State Champs being played at Glen Willows Sporting Complex, Mudgee. Norths Juniors has reserved accommodation.

  • U11 & 13s: 28-29 September 2025
  • U15 & 17s: 29 September – 1 October 2025

NSJRU Representative Guidelines – all parents/guardians/players should read this document to understand the roles and process involved with representative rugby, including expectations of commitment and eligibility.  

XVs State Champs/State Gala – Wrap

Congratulations to all our U12s to U18s players who donned our Red and Black over the long weekend to play NSW Juniors XVs State Champs, along with our U10s & U11s who played their State Gala in the July school holidays. Thank you again to our coaches, managers, volunteers, and supporters for all you have done for the XVs experience.

 

  • U12s – Our U12s played in a 5-Way Gala at Cliff Oval, Wahroonga on the Saturday due to the postponement of their State Champs. It was a gallant effort by all our players who developed their skills and did their best against bigger squads.
  • U13s – Our U13s played in very tough weather conditions with freezing temperatures and falling snow in Orange. The players showed great resilience and kept at it finishing in 11th place.
  • U14s – Our U14s had a huge weekend in Dubbo winning the State Champs! The boys played champagne rugby putting in when the Forwards had to do the hard work upfront and spreading it fast and wide when the opportunities arose for the Backs to shine.
  • U15s – In Maitland, our U15s were runners-up in the State Champs. The team played well above their size all weekend giving all the players confidence they can match it with players of any shape and size (what rugby is all about).
  • U16s – Our U16s played in Granville, Sydney and won the Bowl Grand Final. A positive outcome with the team coming together quickly.
  • U18s – There were boys from all over the state representing Norths Juniors in a very tough competition. Norths Seniors is looking forward to seeing these players play Norths Colts next year. Refer below for the upcoming Colts information evening.
  • U10s – For the U10 Red and Black teams it was their first experience playing representative rugby. There were some very tough games however the players never stopped trying and were committed throughout the weekend.
  • U11s – Our two teams were in Mudgee excited for their first representative tour. All  players did their best with plenty of passion and sportsmanship and pushed their opposition as hard as possible to the final whistle in every match. The highlight was receiving the G.R. Paton ‘Spirit of Rugby’ Shield from all the other 15 Districts for showing the best sportsmanship on and off the field.

Northern Suburbs Colts – Information Evening

Norths Colts is holding an information evening on Wednesday 6 August 2025 from 6.30pm in the Mollie Dive Stand, North Sydney Oval. The invitation is extended to all 2026 Colts eligible players. Hugh Sinclair (Norths Seniors & Waratahs) will be the Head Coach in 2026. Hear about their strategic objectives – investment in facilities, coaches & specialists, off field development and establishment of the pathway academy, headed by Angus Sinclair.

Sponsors
Grassroots rugby relies on the generosity of local businesses. This season, we are privileged to have our major sponsor – Our Sage (telehealth consultants), along with Sydney Slice, Motus Transport, Estilo Travel, Guzman y Gomez, Norths Collective, AllsoppBunting Insurance, Richard Crookes Construction, FIFR Saunas & Plunge, Hotel Canobolas, TryTime Rugby.

Any Qs
If you have any questions, please contact myself, one of the NSJRU Committee members or your Village Club President (Drummoyne, Hunters Hill, Mosman, Norths Pirates).

Go Northies.

Cheers
Nathan Davis

President

Northern Suburbs Junior Rugby Union

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