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Get to know your 2026 GIO NSW Under 19s Men

The GIO NSW Under 19s Men will be looking to reclaim the Under 19s Men State of Origin Shield after suffering a one-point defeat to Queensland in 2025.

NSW will take the field at North Sydney Oval tonight looking for a better result in front of their hometown fans.

Coached by True Blue Josh Jackson, get to know your Men’s Squad below:

1. Toby Winter

Club: Newcastle Knights. Position: Fullback.

Winter is a Newcastle junior who has long been regarded as one of the club’s brightest young prospects.

An Australian Schoolboys representative, he impressed during the pre-season before securing a long-term contract extension with the Knights through to 2029.

His rapid rise this year has included an UNE SG Ball Cup Grand Final appearance and a NSW Cup debut. His skill, dynamic versatility, and pace make him an important attacking threat.

2. Jope Rauqe

Club: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Position: Wing.

Rauqe is a towering outside back who has already gained international recognition after being called into the Fiji Bati national squad during last year’s Pacific Championships.

At 191cm, Rauqe is a strong aerial threat and difficult to contain with the ball in hand.

With 23 tries to his name and multiple hat-tricks in his debut Jersey Flegg Cup season in 2025, another big year is on the cards for the 19-year-old.

3. Dayne Jennings

Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs. Position: Centre.

Jennings has emerged as one of South Sydney’s most exciting young outside backs.

An attacking threat with a handy kicking game, he was instrumental during the Rabbitohs’ run to the UNE SG Ball Cup preliminary finals.

His development has already attracted the attention of Wayne Bennett having been named in the Rabbitohs’ NRL squad in Round 15, while he continues to shine in the Jersey Flegg Cup.

4. Marcellus Iakopo

Club: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Position: Centre.

Iakopo is a powerful outside back who has impressed throughout his development.

After progressing through the Penrith Panthers pathways system, he joined the Bulldogs academy and quickly established himself as a key member of their UNE SG Ball Cup side.

His form earned him a promotion into the Jersey Flegg Cup, where he currently features in the centres and is known for his hard running and tackle-breaking ability.

5. Archie Mesritz

Club: North Queensland Cowboys. Position: Wing.

Mesritz only made the switch to full-time Rugby League this year after an outstanding schoolboy Rugby career.

The former Nudgee College vice-captain helped guide his side to an undefeated First XV premiership before playing a major role in the Townsville Blackhawks’ Mal Meninga Cup title-winning campaign.

With genuine speed, he is one of the most dangerous outside backs in the squad and his explosive plays are a key feature of his game.

6. Onitoni Large

Club: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Position: Five-Eighth.

Large has rapidly progressed through the Sea Eagles system after joining the club from the Wests Tigers.

The talented five-eighth earned a place in Manly’s top 30 squad in 2026 and has already gained valuable experience at The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup level.

Combining with Joey Walsh in the halves during their 33-18 victory against Warriors in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge, the future is bright at the Sea Eagles as he develops alongside younger brother Ashton.

7. Carter Mareko

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Halfback.

Mareko is a naturally talented playmaker possessing a sharp running game, creative passing, and an intelligent kicking game.

A key figure in the Roosters UNE SG Ball premiership-winning season, he was named Player of the Series before earning selection for NSW City where he also claimed Player of the Match honours after steering the side to a 66-0 win against NSW Country.

The lethal combination of Mareko and Onitoni Large will be one to watch.

8. Ryda Talagi

Club: Parramatta Eels. Position: Prop.

The younger brother of Panthers playmaker Blaize Talagi, Ryda has established himself as a powerful front-row prospect.

Ryda is a damaging forward who utilises his size and power to eat metres through the middle. He is also praised for his strong leadership in defence and has quickly risen through the Eels system.

An Australian Schoolboys Representative, Talagi bypassed extended Junior Representatives duties and has already made the jump into Jersey Flegg Cup and The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

9. Diesel Hagan

Club: Newcastle Knights. Position: Hooker.

An explosive and highly touted dummy-half and one of the co-captains of the GIO NSW Under 19s Men’s team.

Hagan has become one of the standout young players in the Newcastle Knights system.

The Upper Hunter region junior played a key role in the Knights charge to the UNE SG Ball Cup Grand Final, and has earned a rapid promotion to the The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup side as he continues to shine in the biggest season of his young career.

Rugby League runs in the family, with father Ben Hagan coaching the Knights’ NSW Women’s Premiership side.

10. Christian Taupau-Moors

Club: Wests Tigers. Position: Prop.

Taupau-Moors has emerged as one of the most promising young forwards in the Wests Tigers system.

The nephew of former Tigers forward Junior Moors, he is known for his powerful carries and ability to generate momentum through the middle.

His development has been recognised as a centrepiece for Benji Marshall’s long-term roster rebuild with the club locking him in to 2028 after making his The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup debut last season.

11. Christopher Petrus

Club: Parramatta Eels. Position: Second Row.

A physically imposing second-rower who hits the line with power and determination.

Recruited into Parramatta Eels development system in 2025,

Petrus has shifted from a superstar winger at UNE Harold Matthews Cup level into an impactful member of the forward pack.

The Australian Schoolboys representative who is also of proud Papua New Guinean heritage, Petrus has made rapid development into the senior ranks at Parramatta while still eligible for Junior Reps.

12. Darcy Smith

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Second Row.

Named as the other co-captain for the GIO NSW Under 19s Men, Smith captained the Roosters to the UNE 2026 SG Ball Cup premiership and is highly regarded for his natural leadership qualities.

A strong line-runner with an immense work rate, the hardworking back-rower has led several representative teams throughout his junior career, including NSW City.

Now featuring in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup, Smith continues to develop as a future star of the game under the guidance of UNE SG Ball Cup coach and true Blue Boyd Cordner, who he shares many similar attributes with.

13. Thomas Dellow

Club: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Position: Lock.

Dellow is a skilful lock forward who continues to rise through the Sharks system.

Earning the honour of captaining the Australian Schoolboys side, he was also named Player of the Tournament at the ASSRL National Championships and remains one of the club’s most highly rated prospects.

Contracted until the end of 2027, Dellow has stepped up to Jersey Flegg Cup after a strong junior representatives campaign and will be on the radar at the club for The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

14. Toby Batten

Club: Dolphins. Position: Five-eighth/Halfback.

From Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast, Batten is regarded as one of the best up-and-coming playmakers in the country.

After joining the Dolphins pathways system, he has been a consistent performer in the Mal Meninga Cup and continues to progress through the club’s ranks.

A former Australian Schoolboys and North Coast Bulldogs representative, Batten has already featured in NRL trials this year and is currently part of the Dolphins’ extended Queensland Cup squad.

15. Roman Tuaimau

Club: Canberra Raiders. Position: Second Row.

Highly regarded for his high defensive work rate and damaging running style, Tuaimau is an exciting forward prospect who has committed to his development at the Canberra Raiders.

Fast and skilful with his footwork, the young forward grew up playing soccer before making the switch to Rugby League.

Tuaimau earned selection for the Australian Schoolboys team in 2025 and is showing rapid development in Canberra’s senior system.

16. James Finegan

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Second Row.

Finegan is carving out his own Rugby League journey coming from a well-known sporting family, with his father Owen a former Wallabies legend.

The edge forward was named Sydney Roosters UNE SG Ball Player of the Year in 2025 and has continued to impress in the 2026 season.

Having most recently scored a grand final double to help the Sydney Roosters claim back-to-back UNE SG Ball Cup premierships, he has been rewarded for his stellar junior representatives form with an NRL train-and-trial contract.

17. Eddy Cayless

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Lock.

The son of former Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Cayless, Eddy has emerged as one of the Roosters’ most promising young forwards.

A tireless worker throughout the middle, he has featured across UNE SG Ball Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup during his development.

His performances earned him a train-and-trial opportunity with the Roosters NRL squad for the 2026 pre-season as the rising lock forward possesses an incredible Rugby League pedigree and is quickly progressing as a future star.

18. Cameron Bamblett

Club: Parramatta Eels. Position: Fullback/Five-eighth.

Bamblett is a highly versatile back-line star developing through the Parramatta Eels.

Initially from the Penrith Panthers system, his versatility, explosive running, game-changing vision and exceptional ball-playing ability makes him the ultimate utility back having played time at both fullback and five-eighth.

The former Australian Schoolboy representative had an outstanding season at fullback for the Eels UNE SG Ball Cup side and been fast-tracked into the Jersey Flegg Cup.

19. Ashton Large

Club: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Position: Hooker.

Still only 17, Large has already completed two NRL pre-seasons with the Sea Eagles.

The talented hooker captained some games for the UNE SG Ball Cup side this season and is known for his vision and creativity around the ruck as well as a strong on-field combination with his older brother Onitoni.

His impressive Junior Representatives season was recognised when he claimed the Jake Trbojevic Award for the Junior Male Player of the Year, and Players’ Player for the 2026 season.

20. Talmage Brown

Club: Penrith Panthers. Position: Prop.

An exciting young forward developing through the Penrith Panthers pathways system, the St Dominic’s College product is highly valued for his unrelenting, hard-running style in the middle.

Rewarded UNE Harold Matthews Cup Player of the Year at the Panthers in 2025, he has continued to shine having just played a valuable role in their UNE SG Ball Cup side.

Still only 18 years old, Brown already spent time training with Penrith’s NRL squad and is pushing towards a debut in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

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Reh stars in NSW strong win over Qld

NSW u19 Women celebrate their thumping of the Queensland girls at Leichhardt Oval (Photo : NSWRL)

NSW halfback and captain Kasey Reh starred as the Westpac NSW Under 19s put on a record 46-4 win over Queensland in the annual State of Origin match played at Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval tonight.

The junior Sky Blues wanted vindication after last year’s 20-14 loss to the Maroons at Redcliffe and they did it in emphatic fashion with a nine tries to one victory this year.

Reh was in everything having a hand in four tries and scoring another herself.

Her superlative kicking game kept the Queenslanders pinned in their own half for large periods of the game.

So it was little surprise Reh was awarded Player of the Match.

The Under 19s Women’s Origin began in 2021, after shifting from Under 18s, with the 42-point win setting a new record. The previous was NSW’s 16-point win in 2022 (22-6).

The win was underpinned with the NSW taking a 20-4 lead into halftime. By full-time the home side had made 10 linebreaks to four. And 43 tackle busts to 13.

Reh showed the way early scoring NSW’s first try.

A simple dummy to her centre Indie Bostock had her slip through two defenders in the southwest corner.

Off the back of 60 per cent possession through a high completion rate, the Blues kept their foot on the Maroons’ throats.

They ran in three more first-half tries before the break, although Queensland winger Ebony Raftstrand-Smith pulled one back in the 15th minute.

Reh’s kicking game was relentless. NSW’s second try came from a strong kick-chase after the No.7 sent the ball south once more and Queensland was trapped in their in-goal.

A short kick-off resulted in NSW centre Lindsay Tui, who was on the losing side last year in the Under 19s, simply leaving two Maroons defenders grabbing at thin air as she darted over in the 18th minute.

Six minutes later a Reh grubber resulted in a six-again call from referee Karra-Lee Nolan.

On the second play hooker Chelsea Savill stretched her right arm to score from dummy-half. She then converted her own try to push the scoreboard out to 14-4.

A 30-metre run upfield by NSW winger Tia-Jordyn Vasilovski gave second-rower Evah McEwen the impetus to run 20 metres herself, stepping off her left foot twice to score.

Charlotte Basham converted and NSW headed to the sheds with a 16-point lead.

Only three minutes into the second half that stretched out to 22 points, when another Reh grubber brought a favourable bounce for bench forward Bronte Wilson.

A chance for Queensland to get back into the game went begging when the Bunker denied a try to utility Shauna Barnham for losing the ball over the line.

NSW then scored two tries in two minutes to add a little more salt to the Maroons’ wound, propelling the scoreboard to 34-4.

First a Reh cut-out pass found winger Maria Paseka in the clear.

Then a break from dummy-half by NSW No.14 Evie Jones led to five-eighth Evie McGrath looming in support to score the Blues’ seventh try.

The eighth came to lock Ryvrr-Lee Alo near the posts, three plays after Vasilovski made a 40-metre run upfield.

Then the ninth different player for NSW to cross the white chalk came two minutes later when Bostock had the Queenslanders stripped for numbers again.

New South Wales 46

TRIES : Kasey Reh, Lindsay Tui, Chelsea Savill, Evah McEwen, Bronte Wilson, Maria Paseka, Evie McGrath, Ryvrr-Lee Alo, Indie Bostock
GOALS : Chelsea Savill 3, Charlotte Basham 2

Queensland 4

TRIES : Ebony Raftstrand-Smith
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State of Origin 2023: Every Queensland and NSW U19s player’s NRL contract status

The future is looking bright for NSW and Queensland, as some of the hottest young NRL talents prepare to face off in Under-19s State of Origin.

We rate every young star and reveal their contract status in our interactive.

ted Wests Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs fans will receive a window to a brighter future when the best and brightest young talents from either side of the Tweed face off in the traditional under-19s State of Origin game next Thursday night.

Also competing in the contest will be much-hyped NRL rookie Samuela Fainu.

The NSW prop will line-up alongside his highly-touted brother and five-eighth Latu against a Queensland side boasting a hot Brisbane prospect in hooker Blake Mozer.

The Saturday Telegraph experts Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and David Riccio rate each under-19s player and where they’re at in their journey to NRL stardom.

NSW U19 NRL CONTRACTED PLAYERS

1. Chevy Stewart

Age: 18
Club: Canberra Raiders
Position: Fullback
Contract status: 2026

Joined Canberra this season from Cronulla and already inked a long-term extension. Has been playing fullback at NSW Cup which has kept former regular NRL player Xavier Savage on the wing.

2. Savelio Tamale

Age: 18
Club: St George Illawarra
Position: centre
Contract status: 2024

Signed with the Dragons this year after being part of the NSW Waratahs squad. Started the season playing at SG Ball before progressing to Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup.

3. Ethan Strange

Age: 18
Club: Raiders
Position: Five-eighth/halfback/centre
Contract status: 2025

Poached from the Roosters SG Ball squad last year, Strange has made fast work of his arrival at the Raiders by progressing through the grades to play NSW Cup this year. Valued for his ability to play as a dangerous utility.

4. Joshua Feledy

Age: 18
Club: Wests Tigers
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

Manly junior who made the switch to the Tigers where he captained Balmain’s SG Ball team. Has scored 10 tries from 13 games for the Tigers Jersey Flegg team this year.

5, Ethan Ferguson

Age: 19
Club: South Sydney
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

Made a mid-year switch from Newcastle. Is the cousin of South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell. Made his NSW Cup debut for South Sydney last week.

6. Latu Fainu

Age: 18
Club: Manly
Position: Five-eighth
Contract status: 2025

Signed the game’s richest contract for a teenage. Has been given permission to leave Manly with the Dolphins, Tigers and Canterbury making a play for his services.

7. Ethan Sanders

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Age: 19
Club: Parramatta
Position: Halfback
Contract status: 2024

One of the most sought after players on the open market. The Eels want to keep him but have to fend off interest from a host of clubs with the Raiders leading the way. The Panthers withdrew their interest.

8. Jake Clydsdale

Age: 18
Club: Raiders
Position: Front row
Contract status: 2025

The younger brother of former Knights, Raiders and Sharks hooker Adam, Jake is a front-row talent from Scone who was named the Raiders Players Player in the SG Ball last year.

9. Billy Scott

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: Lock/hooker
Contract status: 2025

A talented lock who can also play hooker, Scott was a member of the Panthers’ all-conquering SG Ball side last season. Signed with Penrith for a further two seasons.

10. Samuela Fainu

Age: 19
Club: Manly
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2024

Like his brother, has also been granted permission to leave the Sea Eagles 12 months early. Will be part of a package deal with Latu. Made his NRL debut this year and has played five games.

11. Charlie Guymer

Age: 18
Club: Eels
Position: Centre/Backrow
Contract status: 2024

Named the Eels best back in the SG Ball in 2022, Guymer is a powerfully built centre who boasts leadership qualities as a captain. The Eels believe he could develop into a backrower in the mould of Kurt Capewell.

12. Harrison Hassett

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: back row
Contract status: 2025

Hassett knocked back a mega-offer from the Dolphins last year to sign an extension at Penrith. The back rower was a schoolboy star and a first grade debut seems a matter of when not if.

13. Myles Martin

Age: 19
Club: Newcastle
Position: Lock
Contract status: 2024

The Bathurst product captained Newcastle’s SG Ball grand final side this year.

On an NRL development deal until the end of next year.

14. Joash Papalii

Age: 18
Club: Bulldogs
Position: Fullback/half
Contracted status: 2025

Seriously talented fullback who has risen from the Bulldogs junior nursery of the St John’s Eagles.

Papalii was the Bulldogs 2022 SG Ball Player of the Year with the gong a continuation of his many honours that includes being named Players Player in last year’s Australian Schoolboys win over Fiji.

15. Nicholas Tsougranis

Age: 19
Club: St George Illawarra
Position: Second row
Contract status: 2025

A St George junior who has progressed through the grades. Co-captained St George’s SG Ball squad this year before making his NSW Cup debut in round 14.

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16. Sam Tuivaiti

Age: 18
Club: Eels
Position: Forwards
Contract status: 2025

A cross between Junior Paulo and Marty Taupau, Tuivaiti is a destructive ball-carrier who has developed out of Westfield Sports High.

He began the year in SG ball before stepping up to Jersey Flegg.

17. Luron Patea

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

Patea was the Panthers’ SG Ball player of the year and the captain of the club’s Harold Matthews team. Signed until the end of 2025.

18. Jermaine McEwen

Age: 18
Club: Newcastle
Position: Back row
Contract status: 2026

The Knights have massive raps on McEwen, a member of their SG Ball side that made it all the way to this year’s grand final. A first grader in the making.

19. Jesse McLean

Age: 19
Club: Penrith
Position: centre
Contract status: 2025

The Australian Schoolboy is already part of Penrith’s top 30 .

Played in their premiership winning SG Ball side last year and has already featured in 13 NSW Cup games this year scoring seven tries.

QLD U19 NRL CONTRACTED PLAYERS

1. Mutua Brown

Age: 18
Club: North Queensland Cowboys
Position: Fullback
Contract status: 2025

Brown is a thrilling prospect signed by the North Queensland Cowboys.

He is coming off a strong season with CQ Capras in the Meninga Cup (QLD under-18 competition).

Ridiculously quick and light on his feet.

2. Israel Leota

Age: 18
Club: Souths Logan Magpies/Broncos
Position: Wing
Contract status: 2024

Ipswich Grammar graduate who in an indication of his talent has been chosen for Queensland after returning to the game from two years away playing Aussie Rules and rugby union.

Coached at Souths Logan by his hero Karmichael Hunt.

3. Caleb Jackson

Age: 18
Club: Redcliffe Dolphins/The Dolphins
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

Progressing rapidly through the grades, Jackson made his QLD Cup debut earlier this year under coach Ben Te’o.

Capable of playing fullback, The Dolphins have high hopes for the young talent.

4. Mitchell Jennings

Age: 18
Club: Storm
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

A Beerwah Bulldogs junior with a huge future having been offered an NRL development contract by the prestigious Storm outfit.

Boasts a superb passing and running game.

5. Tim Sielaff-Burns

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: Fullback/wing
Contract status: 2024

Sielaff-Burns was signed by Penrith for the SG Ball season and enjoyed a meteoric rise.

He has since been elevated to the Panthers’ Jersey Flegg squad and now finds himself pulling on his beloved Queensland jersey.

6. Stanley Huen

Age: 18
Club: Storm
Position: Five-eighth
Contract status: 2025

An aggressive defender with a strong running game, Huen has been a part of Storm’s junior pathways for the past three seasons.

A member of the club’s Jersey Flegg side, Huen is being mentored by none other than Cameron Munster.

7. Zack Lamont

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Halfback
Contract status: 2024

Classy playmaker who idolises Johnathan Thurston and Darren Lockyer. A standout throughout his junior years, Lamont has progressed from QLD schoolboys to QLD under-19’s with his neat kick and running game a feature.

8. Ryan Jackson

Age: 19
Club: Redcliffe Dolphins/The Dolphins
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

Signed with the Dolphins from Wynnum Manly Seagulls. Was picked in the Queensland under-18 emerging squad last year.

Played 12 Queensland Cup games this year.

Age: 19
Club: Souths Logan Magpies/Brisbane Broncos
Position: Hooker
Contract status: 2025

In Brisbane’s top 30 squad.

Has been part of Brisbane’s academy since he was 13.

Won man of the match in the Queensland Cup grand final last year.

10. Ben Te Kura

Age: 19
Club: Souths Logan Magpies/Brisbane Broncos
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

Was picked in the corresponding match last year but lasted just nine minutes after a head clash.

Big middle standing at 205 centimetres which makes him as tall as Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

11. Wil Sullivan

Age: 19
Club: Townsville Blackhawks/North Queensland Cowboys
Position: Second-Row
Contract status: 2025

Was picked in Queensland’s under-18 emerging side last year.

Has played six games for Townsville Blackhawks in the Queensland Cup this year.

12. Angus Hinchey

Age: 19
Club: Melbourne Storm
Position: Second-row
Contract status: 2025

Was signed from Norths Devils. Another player part of the under-18 Queensland emerging side.

Is a really aggressive player who loves defence.

13. Damon Marshall

Age: 18
Club: Bulldogs
Position: Forwards
Contract status: 2024

The Townsville prospect knocked back offers from the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs to sign a two-year contract with the Bulldogs this year.

Powerful ball carrier who won the SG Ball Coaches award in 2023.

14. Gabriel Satrick

Age: 18
Club: Storm
Position: Hooker
Contract status: 2026

Won the Peter Sterling Medal as the player of the finals series at the NRL Schoolboys Cup last year.

Was picked in the Australian Schoolboys team.

15. Chris Faagutu

Age: 18
Club: Wests Tigers
Position: Middle forward
Contract status: 2026

An ex-student of Cameron Smith’s old school of Marsden SHS, Faagutu is an explosive forward and previous squad member of both the Queensland and Australian schoolboys.

The Tigers belief in Faagutu is evidenced in the length of his current contract.

16. Michael Waqa

Age: 18
Club: Dolphins
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

On an NRL development contract.

A local Redcliffe product who joined the Dolphins on a train and trial deal during the pre-season.

Will move into the top 30 in 2025.

17. Jamal Shibasaki

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Middle-edge
Contract status: 2024

Younger brother of NRL player Gehamat.

Captained Queensland Country under-17s team last year.

18. Mason Kira

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Middle-edge
Contract status: 2026

Represented the Sunshine Coast in rugby league and rugby union.

He was previously contracted to the Storm.

19. Kai Simon

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Outside back
Contract status: 2025

Has a strong boot.

Was picked for Queensland City under-17 team last year.

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Jada Taylor runs 110m to score incredible try

Roosters star Jada Taylor lit up representative round with this stunning solo try on a night in which Jonah Pezet announced himself as a star of the future.

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Hold the phone. We have a contender for try of the year after one of the greatest solo efforts we’ve seen in a long time.

Sydney Roosters’ Indigenous Academy Tarsha Gale Cup fullback Jada Taylor stole the show for the NSW under-19s.

With an incredible length-of-the field try in the Blues’ win over Queensland at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday night which still has fans buzzing.

UNBELIEVABLE.

Jada Taylor! #U19Origin pic.twitter.com/y4Xwr1AVEA

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Taylor, who played in the Roosters’ grand final-winning Tarsha Gale Cup side in April, fielded a kick deep in her in-goal before she hit the turbo button and raced the length of the field to score a classic try.

Taylor was crowned player of the match with the try the cherry on the top of a five-star performance.

“I think it is just important to get out here and put on a good show for our state and our families,” Taylor said.

“It is very important and special to receive this award but it was won off the back of a lot of hard work by my team.”

It was the highlight of a great night of women’s and men’s under-19 action in Sydney.

Jada Taylor scored a tremendous try for NSW in the U19 Origin. Picture: Gregg Porteous

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ROUND 2 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 22

12pm: St Dominic’s College v Hunter Sports High (Action Photo’s SOON)

12.30pm: Patrician Brothers Blacktown v Westfields Sports

1.30pm: Hills Sports v Endeavour Sports High

Wednesday, June 29

11am: Farrer MAHS v All Saints Maitland

TBC*

Illawarra Sports High v Hallam College

Erindale College v The Grange P-12 School

Patrician Brothers Fairfield v Holy Cross College, Ryde

Bass High v St Gregory’s College

*Games expected to be scheduled for start of Term 3

Tuesday, May 31

ROUND 1 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 31

11am: Patrician Brothers Fairfield 64 – 0 Farrer MAHS

Wednesday, June 1

11am: Holy Cross College 38 – 24 All Saints Maitland

11.30am: Erindale College 64 – 0 Illawarra Sports High

12pm: Endeavour Sports High 20 – 14 Patrician Brothers Blacktown (Action Photo’s Monday 13 June)

Wednesday, June 8

12pm: St Dominic’s v Bass High

1.30pm: Hunter Sports High v St Gregory’s College

11am: The Grange P-12 College v Hallam College

Thursday, June 9

Westfields Sports High v Hills Sports High

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Langer Cup

Ipswich SHS 24 – 16 Keebra Park SHS

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Mackay State High School 0 – 32 St Patrick’s College

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NSW Under 19s return to Origin arena with a vengeance

The NSW Under 19s returned to the State of Origin arena with a vengeance tonight after scoring a commanding 32-4 win over Queensland at Leichhardt Oval.

It was the first time an Under 19s game had been played in three years with the previous two editions forced to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSW halfback Jonah Pezet was named Player of the Match after a dominant performance which saw him set up four tries. NSW were 4-0 down early but rallied strongly after that to never look back.

They took a 24-4 lead into the break and although Queensland fought back in the second half they still managed to hold them scoreless.

“I’d like to thank Queensland for the game tonight, it was tough out there for both of us,” Pezet said.

“Thanks to the coaching staff for the week, it’s been outstanding and to our boys it’s been unbelievable. Thanks to all the fans, families and friends for coming out and up NSW!”

NSW captain and prop Trey Mooney said: “It was exciting. It was good to see the young boys step up and play an awesome game.

“I live for the big games and moments like this and hopefully I can continue on with my career.”

Jonah Pezet Man of the Match in the 2022 Under 19s State of Origin (Photo : NSWRL)

Queensland went on the attack early with Mooney pulling out a great tackle on his own line to save an early try.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to halt the momentum of the visitors with halfback Thomas Duffy putting a deft kick through for winger Jacob Mene to score.

Duffy was unable to land the sideline conversion, but Queensland had an early 4-0 lead.

From that point on it was all NSW for the rest of the first half.

Centre Brad Morkos got the ball rolling with a nice catch and pass for winger Utuloa Asomua to step back past the goal-line defence and score. Five-eighth Thomas Weaver landed the conversion for a 6-4 lead.

Halfback Jonah Pezet then took over after throwing a cut-out pass for centre Paul Alamoti to take advantage of a Queensland defender slipping over to score. Weaver again banged over the conversion to make it 12-4.

Pezet then showed great skill to shape to grubber kick before noticing that winger Jack Bostock was looming out wide.

The NSW halfback put a deft kick over the top which went over the head of Mene and into the arms of Bostock to touch down. Weaver had no trouble with the sideline conversion to make it 18-4.

Pezet completed the first half rout when he placed a grubber kick through which shaved the post and slowed up just enough for Weaver to grab and plant down before sliding past the dead ball line.

He maintained his perfect kicking record from right in front to put NSW in control at 24-4 at the break.

It was a flawless first-half performance for NSW who had 52 per cent of possession, completed 19 of 20 sets and ran 805 metres to Queensland’s 665.

The second half got off to a tough start for both sides after NSW’s Jacob Webster and Queensland’s Benjamin Te Kura clashed heads and were ruled out for the rest of the match.

Queensland had their opportunities to score but the NSW defence held tough and denied them each time.

NSW U19s celebrate another try (Photo : NSWRL)

The best chance came when Duffy put a kick through for five-eighth Harradyn Wilson but NSW back-rower Oryn Keeley arrived to tackle him, dislodge the ball and save the day.

Queensland were then reduced to 12 players after hooker Blake Mozer was given 10 minutes in the sin bin for a dangerous throw on Pezet. Weaver landed the penalty goal to extend the lead to 26-4.

Pezet then capped a memorable night when he threw a pass over the top for Asomua to cross out wide for his second try of the night.

Weaver confirmed it was going to be a night where everything was going to go right for NSW after his conversion went over after hitting the upright.

“We came into camp on Saturday and we just gelled together so well,” Weaver said.

“That just showed on the field out there, it was great to get the win.

“We knew they were going to come out strong from the start. We knew we just had to hang in there and keep going and we’d win it in the back end.

“To be able to play in our home ground in NSW was awesome and it was awesome to get the win here.”

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ROUND 2 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 22

12pm: St Dominic’s College v Hunter Sports High (Action Photo’s SOON)

12.30pm: Patrician Brothers Blacktown v Westfields Sports

1.30pm: Hills Sports v Endeavour Sports High

Wednesday, June 29

11am: Farrer MAHS v All Saints Maitland

TBC*

Illawarra Sports High v Hallam College

Erindale College v The Grange P-12 School

Patrician Brothers Fairfield v Holy Cross College, Ryde

Bass High v St Gregory’s College

*Games expected to be scheduled for start of Term 3

RE-WATCH THE ROUND 1 ACTION
Tuesday, May 31

ROUND 1 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 31

11am: Patrician Brothers Fairfield 64 – 0 Farrer MAHS

Wednesday, June 1

11am: Holy Cross College 38 – 24 All Saints Maitland

11.30am: Erindale College 64 – 0 Illawarra Sports High

12pm: Endeavour Sports High 20 – 14 Patrician Brothers Blacktown (Action Photo’s Monday 13 June)

Wednesday, June 8

12pm: St Dominic’s v Bass High

1.30pm: Hunter Sports High v St Gregory’s College

11am: The Grange P-12 College v Hallam College

Thursday, June 9

Westfields Sports High v Hills Sports High

Queensland Results

Langer Cup

Ipswich SHS 24 – 16 Keebra Park SHS

Aaron Payne Cup

Mackay State High School 0 – 32 St Patrick’s College

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Howarth: ‘We have a good team here with plenty of weapons’

Boom Queensland Under 19 back rower Jack Howarth can’t wait to play in the forwards for the first time in two years on Thursday night after a lengthy stint in the centres.

Melbourne Storm extended the 19-year-old on a five-year deal until the end of 2027 back in January, before he’d played an NRL game. That’s all you need to know about how highly he is rated.

Howarth, a right centre in the Hostplus Cup for the Sunshine Coast Falcons, played back row on the right side for the Australian Kangaroos in 2019 where he was man of the match in a 36-20 win over the Junior Kiwis.

The Australian side boasted Sam Walker and Reece Walsh, both who have since played NRL. Howarth hasn’t, but he’s cool with that.

“I’ve learned a lot about myself. I went down there to Melbourne thinking I knew everything about footy,” Howarth said.

“When I got there I was at square one. I didn’t know anything. That’s what it felt like.

“They are doing a lot of work with me at the moment, just tweaking things so I am 100 per cent ready. They still think I have a lot to learn, and I agree with them.

“I am not in a rush to play [NRL], as much as I want to. I’d love to play. I am just happy learning about myself, and off all the staff and coaches. They are putting a lot of work into me and I am loving it at the moment.

“I am just trying to play consistent footy every week. The way the Storm do it, they won’t chuck you in if you are not ready.”

Howarth has been playing mostly centre for the Falcons and has been training there at the Storm for the past two years.

He didn’t play much footy last year with a hamstring strain nagging away at him. He worked on it in pre-season and hasn’t had an issue with it this year.

Howarth has also played back row with distinction, which is where he will line up on Thursday night against New South Wales.

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“I haven’t played back row in two years. I am keen, and keen to see how the lungs go as well,” Howarth said.

“I want to try and put my best performance out there and we have a good team here with plenty of weapons.”

Queensland Under 19 coach Kurt Richards said it was a great opportunity for Howarth.

“The last time we played this game was when it was 18s in 2019, when we got the result at Suncorp. Jack played up as a 17-year-old then and came off the bench and since then he hasn’t had a chance to represent in his own age group,” Richards said.

“This is a great opportunity for him to get a starting spot in the back row in a Queensland jersey, which COVID has not allowed him to do. This game can be a real turning point for him.”

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In pictures: Queensland Under 19 side get stuck into training

“I love the club and I want to keep being consistent so I can show them I made the right decision,” he said.

He’s learned plenty off Justin Olam and Marion Seve at the Storm.

“Justin pulls me aside and we do drills together and I’ve looked up to Marion ever since I went to Melbourne. I think he is an absolute freak,” Howarth said.

“Marion helps me a lot with my defence in the centres. It is a lot different to back-row and a lot harder.”

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