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/State Gala – Wrap

Congratulations to all our players who superbly represented Norths Juniors at the NSWJRU 7s State Champs held in Mudgee during the 1st week of the school holidays. They should be extremely proud of how they performed on and off the field. Thank you to our team officials, volunteers, supporters, players & committee for all your hard work and support, along with NSW Junior Rugby, Mudgee Wombats and Mudgee Regional Council – the Glen Willows Sporting Complex is a special venue.

 

Our U11s and U13s kicked off their 2 day tournament on Sunday 28 September and put in some great efforts.

U11s – a mix of U10s and U11s playing together in a strong effort winning 4 of their 7 games played, with the highlights including a big couple of wins against Central North and a gutsy win over Penrith.

U13s – despite the challenges of a tough draw & a few players unavailable, the boys turned up for each game and made a real fist of the strong opposition. With a couple of speedsters on the wing, the game plan was always going to be to shift the ball wide. Unfortunately, a couple of close games didn’t fall as hoped and the team finished 12th.

 

The U15s and U17s arrived on Monday 29 September afternoon for 2.5 days of 7s rugby. The support for each other was evident from the first game across both age groups with both teams watching each other rip in against different Districts as they put on quality 7s rugby. After 2 days & 4 games each, both the U15s and U17s were undefeated and looked strong heading into the finals despite a couple of unlucky injuries in both age groups.

U15s – made it into the semi finals with a strong win over Hunter Wildfires before the U17s joined them with a good win over Central North. The U15s then played Mid-North Coast and unfortunately lost on the last play of the game, going down 24-19. This saw them move into the 3 v 4 play-off vs Easts. Easts proved too strong for our boys who ran out of gas in their last game of the tournament. Our U15s finished a very respectable 4th.

U17s went into their semi final as a clear top 2 team in the tournament, along with their opposition, Gordon. While we battled hard and put up a good fight, Gordon proved too strong in the end. Our players had no interest in finishing the tournament with a loss and went into the 3 v 4 play-off with intent against Warringah. The boys played great and kept the Rats scoreless to secure a 26-0 win and 3rd place.

 

Following the 7s State Cup, a number of our U15s & U17s players were named in the NSW 7s squads for further trials & final selection. We wish them well as they continue their rugby development journey and encourage everyone to keep working hard to achieve their potential. Remember the sun and the moon shine at different times.

 

Girls Rugby

Rugby NSW is hosting “OUR TURN” girls skills rugby camp on Sunday 12 October 2025 9.30am to 12.00 noon at Boronia Park, Hunters Hill. This camp is open to girls aged 12-17, whether they are complete beginners or looking to develop their skills further. Please register using the QR code available on our social media.

 

Sponsors
Grassroots rugby relies on the generosity of local businesses. This season, we were 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. Please support these local businesses.

 

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