Author : Vic RL

Final u18’s schoolboys report game 4 wrap

The CAS boys wrapped up their final game of the tournament against a strong NSW CIS outfit.

NSW CIS came out firing, putting points on the board early and controlling much of the first half.

Despite the scoreboard pressure, our boys regrouped and showed great fight in the second half.

Waka Hammond led the charge with two quick tries, followed by strong efforts from Jayden Matatumua and Crockett Henry to close the gap. While the boys finished strongly, NSW CIS did enough to win the game.

Plenty of positives to take away from the tournament and strong efforts across the park and a never-give-up attitude from start to finish.

Congratulations to Micah Warena who was recognised as Player of the Match and to Max Tokava who was awarded Player of the Championship for CAS.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, supporters, team and NRLVIC staff who made the championship possible for the U18s Schoolboys and Schoolgirls this week.
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U18’S SCHOOLGIRLS & U18’S SCHOOLBOYS REPORT

The girls closed out their campaign with a solid effort against ACT.

ACT opened the scoring, but our girls responded well, levelling the game at 6-6 heading into halftime. Despite their hardwork and determination, ACT had a strong second half and managed to pull away to secure the win.

Congratulations to Taonga Te Aroha Davis who received Player of the Match and Cathy Nafatali who was recognised as Player of the Championship for Victoria.
Well done to the girls on a great week of footy!

U18S VIC vs CAS SCHOOLBOYS- GAME 3 WRAP

The CAS boys also faced ACT on the same day.

They got off to a flying start, with two early tries from Waka Hammond.

ACT hit back with a few of their own, but our boys kept the momentum and finished strongly, highlighted by a hat trick from Latrelle Cordtz.

Congratulations to Phoenix Woods on Player of the Match.

U18’S SCHOOLGIRLS & U18’S SCHOOLBOYS REPORT

Our girls faced Northern Territory for the second time this week, eager to keep building and improving with each game.

NT came out strong once again, jumping to a 16-0 lead. But our VIC girls showed real determination, fighting back to reduce the margin to 16-8 at halftime and heading into the shed with momentum.

The girls came out full of energy in the second half and levelled the scores at 16-all.

With both sides having chances to take the win, the match went into golden point.

It was another intense battle with no points scored in the first half of extra time.

NT eventually broke through with just 3 minutes left on the clock to claim the win.

A gusty performance from our girls who now look ahead to their final match against ACT tomorrow.

U18’s VIC vs CAS Schoolboys- Game 2 Wrap

Following a strong showing against QRSS in Game 1, the boys took on a well-drilled NSWCHS side in Game 2.

NSWCHS displayed their class early and maintained control throughout the match.

Despite the scoreboard, our boys continued to work hard and never gave up. A performance we’re still incredibly proud of.

The boys now turn their focus to tomorrow’s clash against ACT.

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Round 10 Results

Lisa Fioala Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

Tarsha Gale Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

Harold Matthews Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

SG Ball Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

NSWRL Junior Reps news

Seaeagles Harold Matthews Finals report

Panthers advance to semi finals

Queensland junior rugby league news

QRL Grand Finals Weekend Wrap Junior Statewide Competitions

Knights dig deep to claim first Andrew Johns Cup

Dragons Pathways Wrap Round 7

Eels Well Placed For Finals Football

QRL Rnd 6 Junior Statewide Competitions

One up one down for Junior Sharks

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Warriors Matts finals football a step closer

Regional Junior Reps Semi-finals

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A win and a loss for male junior rep Sharks

School Footy News

Cronulla High School Uni Shield

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Author : melbournestorm.com.au

Victorian rugby league reaches record numbers

NRL Victoria has reached a historic milestone, recording more than 6,000 player registrations for the 2025 season- the highest number in the history of rugby league in the state.

In a week where Storm will celebrate grassroots rugby league in Victoria, culminating in Sunday’s Round 17 match against Cronulla, local registrations have surpassed 2024 figures across both the Storm Junior League and Storm Premiership.

New records have been set in every junior age group from Under 6s through to Under 18s including unprecedented numbers of both male and female participants in each age category.

Overall, player registrations have risen by 11.6% year-on-year with female participation continuing to grow rapidly, up 15.2% from 2024, while male registrations have increased by 10.4%.

Rugby league in Victoria continues to build strong momentum, with consistent annual growth positioning the sport for long-term success.

NRL Victoria General Manager Brent Silve welcomed the milestone, crediting the dedication of volunteers and the strength of grassroots development.

“We’re incredibly proud to surpass 6,000 registrations across Victorian community club rugby league for the first time,” Silva said.

“It’s a testament to the tireless efforts of our volunteers who continue to grow the game in their communities and to Melbourne Storm who proactively support and engage in the growth of our community clubs.”

“The significant rise in junior and female participation reflects the inclusive and accessible environment we’re working hard to foster- making rugby league a game for everyone.”

The growth of the game at grassroots level also comes at a time where the Melbourne Storm Pathways Program is as strong as ever, providing local talent a clear path to the purple jersey and the elite level.

In 2025, the entirety of the Storm Harold Matthews U17 side was made up of Victorians who play their junior football at local clubs across the state.

Sunday’s City of Casey Community Round will kick-off with activity on Gosch’s Paddock from 11:30am with Metro Trains supporting the Community Round as official match day partner.

Related links

2025 NSWRL Junior rep Grand Final results, point & try scorers

Lisa Fioala Cup

Harold Matthews Cup

Tarsha Gale Cup

SG Ball Cup 

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Second half blitz gets U17s City Girls home 

Round 10 Results

Lisa Fioala Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

Tarsha Gale Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

Harold Matthews Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

SG Ball Cup Round 10 full results, ladder & top point scorers

NSWRL Junior Reps news

Seaeagles Harold Matthews Finals report

Panthers advance to semi finals

Queensland junior rugby league news

QRL Grand Finals Weekend Wrap Junior Statewide Competitions

Knights dig deep to claim first Andrew Johns Cup

Dragons Pathways Wrap Round 7

Eels Well Placed For Finals Football

QRL Rnd 6 Junior Statewide Competitions

One up one down for Junior Sharks

Warriors SG Ball celebrating first win of season

Sea Eagles Junior Reps Rnd 7

Warriors Matts finals football a step closer

Regional Junior Reps Semi-finals

Mixed Results at Home for the Eels

Sea Eagles Pathways Wrap Rnd 4

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School Footy News

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Author : Author : Brent Read Daily Telegraph

ASSRL Nationals day 1 wrap: Five talking points from the rugby league under-18 schools carnival

Another Hopoate stars, the Panthers keep producing guns and the Roosters have a ready-made young halfback waiting in the wings. All that plus more from the first day of the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships.

Replay: NSW CCC v Queensland (U18 Boys) – ASSRL National…

The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships kicked off at Bellingen Park on Sunday with rugby league’s generation next taking centre stage on the NSW mid-north coast.

The carnival has hosted some of the game’s biggest names over the years – Dolphins gun Isaiya Katoa and Wests Tigers Lachlan Galvin have dominated the past two carnivals on their way to becoming NRL mainstays.

Day one of this year’s tournament showcased another batch of teenagers who are about to become household names. Here are the players and moments that stood out on the opening day.

ASSRL Nationals hub: How to watch, full schedules, what you need to know

WATCH THE ASSRL 18 YEARS NATIONALS LIVE

DAY ONE Sunday, July 7

9am: NSW CHS v ACT (U18 Girls)
9.55am: NSW CCC v NT (U18 Girls)
10.50am: NSW CIS v Queensland (U18 Girls)
11.45am: Victoria v WA (U18 Girls)
12.40pm: NSW CHS v NSW CIS (U18 Boys)
1.55pm: NSW CCC v Queensland (U18 Boys)

DAY TWO Monday, July 8

9am: Queensland v WA (U18 Girls)
9.55am: NSW CIS v Victoria (U18 Girls)
10.50am: NSW CHS v NT (U18 Girls)
11.45am: NSW CCC v ACT (U18 Girls)
12.40pm: NSW CIS v ACT (U18 Boys)
1.45pm: Queensland v CAS (U18 Boys)

DAY THREE Tuesday, July 9

9am: ACT v NT (U18 Girls)
9.55am: NSW CCC v NSW CHS (U18 Girls)
10.50am: Victoria v Queensland (U18 Girls)
11.45am: WA v NSW CIS (U18 Girls)
12.40pm: Combined Affiliated States v NSW CCC (U18 Boys)
1.45pm: ACT v NSW CHS (U18 Boys)

DAY FOUR Thursday, July 11

9am: Under-18 Boys Game X (Group 1 3rd v Group 2 3rd)
10.05am: Under-18 Boys SF (Group 1 1st v Group 2 2nd)
11.10am: Under-18 Boys SF (Group 1 2nd v Group 2 1st)
12.15pm: U18 Girls Selection Trial (Group 1 4th v Group 2 4th)
1.10pm: U18 Girls Selection Trial (Group 1 3rd v Group 2 3rd)
2.05pm: U18 Girls Selection Trial (Group 1 2nd v Group 2 2nd)

DAY FIVE Friday, July 12

9am: Under-18 Boys Selection Trial (Game X Winner v Loser SF)
10.15am: Under-18 Boys Selection Trial (Game X Loser v Loser SF)
11.40am: Under-18 Boys Championship
1.20pm: U18 Girls Championship
THE BIG FIVE TALKING POINTS

HEINZ CUTS LOOSE

Penrith have opened talks with Heinz Lemoto over a contract extension and you can understand why after watching the big back rower run rampant against NSW Combined High Schools on Sunday afternoon.

Lemoto proved too big and powerful for the opposition, finishing with a hat-trick of tries running off the smart ball play of Sydney Roosters youngster Toby Rodwell.

Lemoto has one year remaining on his deal with Penrith but an extension is in the wind.

Heinz Lemoto is shaping as a real problem for his rivals. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Martin Ollman

BATTLE OF THE BIG GUNS

In a beaten side, there were few better than Nikora Williams.

The Cronulla centre conceded a try early to much-hyped NSW CIS giant Heamasi Makasini but then led the fightback for NSW CHS as he showed his class.

He almost got his side over the line in the end, using his quality and guile to score one try and create plenty of chances for his winger Zailen Campbell-Cook.

Williams made the Australian Schoolboys team last year and this was a good start as he looks to retain his jersey.

ASSRL NATIONALS: RE-LIVE ALL THE DAY ONE ACTION HERE

DOLPHINS YOUNG GUN STARS FOR MAROONS

Zac Garton is on a long-term deal at the Dolphins and it looks like a smart piece of business after he starred for the Maroons as they lost a cliffhanger in the last few minutes on the opening day of the schoolboys.

Garton scored two tries in a dominant display as the Queensland side got off to a flyer but they were run down at the back end of the game.

ROOSTERS HAVE A READY-MADE HALF?

While Sam Walker was carving up St George Illawarra at Allianz Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Roosters young gun Toby Rodwell was going about his business at Bellingen Park.

Five-eighth Mitchell Woods got plenty of attention leading into the national schoolboy championships but Rodwell arguably had more sway as NSW CIS got their tournament off to a solid start.

He wasn’t the only half to shine – NSW CHS half Kade Reed almost masterminded a comeback for the ages as he threatened to steal the win. Reed, who is on the books at St George Illawarra, lost nothing in comparison to his highly-touted halves opponents.

Toby Rodwell is signed with the Roosters. Picture: Warren Gannon Photography

ANOTHER HOPOATE STARS

There may be no more prolific name in rugby league than Hopoate. Leila Hopoate, the niece of John Hopoate, is the latest from the famous rugby league family to make her mark, starring on the opening day of the national titles for the NSW CCC.

Indie Bostock, the younger sister of Dolphins star Jack Bostock, also backed up her starring role for the NSW under-19 side recently with a big performance on day one of the championships.

TRY OF THE DAY

Kahu Capper, another Roosters youngster, came up with an early contender for try of the tournament when he flew high like his famous AFL namesake Warwick Capper to score a try for NSWCIS.

However, that effort was eclipsed soon after when Bulldogs star-in-waiting Mitchell Woods went to work.

After Toby Rodwell’s kick was charged down, Woods was the first to react as he swooped on the ball, stepped around Michael Nasser and floated a pass for Rex Bassingthwaighte to score.

It was brilliant stuff from Woods.

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Author : Victorian Rugby League

2024 Victorian U18’s schoolgirls – squad announcement

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the 2024 NRL Victoria U18’s Schoolgirls Squad.

Victoria U18’s Schoolgirls Squad

Esther Kaitani
Faalaniga Nimo
Jada Patelesio
Kassidy Kahotea
Kelela Havea
Kyana Gordon
Leilani Weatherby
Leotina Faalili
Lii Kamanu- Dennis
Louisa Tearetoa
Lourdez Sakaria
Manaia Cooper
Mona Taleo
Paige Diaz
Pearl Magatogia
Rosabella Asiata
Sammy-Lee Gunn-Tuai
Summer Luamanu
Tianah Teo
Turou George

Shadows

Elaiza Palalagi-Sundar
Niah-Telesia Tukino
Tiaari Brown

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