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Greeca and Canada win opening shield games

europeanrl — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:41:10 +0000

Greeca and Canada win opening shield games

Author : European Rugby League Media Release

and Canada win opening shield games

Greece and Canada emerged victorious from the first round of European U19s Shield matches, held at the CREPS Font Romeu high performance facility in the Pyrenees, France yesterday (Sunday).

Alex McGrath, who claimed 18 of Greece’s points, and Jonathon Armatas each registered two tries, the Greeks strong in the second half to win 38-22 after Ireland had led 14-6 at the break, Joseph Gill with two of their five tries along with a double from scrum half Finn Maguire.

Fullback Oliver Lenahan led the way for Canada with three tries and five goals on their debut in the competition as they beat Norway 46-32, Kristoffer Gradert with a brace of tries in response, Joshua Silverstone-Utheim with a try and four goals.

Canada head coach, Stephan Lenahan, commented: “We are so happy to be here and grateful for the opportunity for our players to showcase what we’re building in Canada. To get a win in that fashion is an unbelievable experience for the boys and coaching staff.”

Opposite number Joshua Hornby said: “I’m really proud of the boys, they gave everything, they’ve stepped up, really put their hands up and they are going to keep working hard for this tournament.”

Greece 38

Alex McGrath, Bailey-Dean Latanis, Basili Tzitzivakos, Jack Tsokos, Jonathan Siambis, Jonathon Armatas, Kostas Grivas Tzimopoulos, Leo Valdmanis, Lucas Hanmer, Lukas Kontrafouris, Napoleon Mavrovkefalos, Peter Papoulis, Peter Kokontis

Interchanges: Rafael Macovei, Theodoros Tipene, Timur Agostini-Leland, Vasilis Karageorgiou

Tries: McGrath (31, 46), Tzitzivakos (42), Armatas (49, 72), Hanmer (66), Siambis (70)
Goals: McGrath 4/6

Ireland 22

Bobby Barton, Daniel Ridpath, Dominic Greene, Donncha Fee, Eddy Mcgillan, Ethan Whyte, Finn Maguire, Finn Mclaughlin, Harry Knowles, Ieffi Hannan, Jack Brown, Joseph Gill, Matthew Toothill

Interchanges: Michael Walsh, Oisin Carroll, Rhys Morgan, Richie Whelan

Tries: Maguire (7, 16), Gill (34,53), Barton (60)
Goals: Brown 1/4, Whyte 0/1

Referee: Liam Breheny (England)

Half Time: 6-14

Norway 32

Silas Mjølhus, Matias Tjemsland, Kristoffer Gradert, William Giddings, Filip Naparty, Joshua Silverstone-Utheim, Hakon Sivertsen Lauvsnes, Arian Harbas, Tobias Andresen-Langaas, Odinn Numason, Dag Hansen, Trygve Hansen, Theodor Eidsaune Chongdee

Interchanges: Tobias Auno, Filip Boe, Valentine Mjolhus, Iver Sivertsen Lauvsnes

Tries: Gradert (6, 75), Silverstone-Utheim (25), Andresen-Langaas (29), Numason (50), Giddings (65)
Goals: Silverstone-Utheim 4/6

Canada 46

Oliver Lenahan, Wyatt Klasen, Michael Tsoutsis, Jack Shortis, Jacob Williams, Rory Jago, Jack Smart, Brady Nooski, Elliot Barton, Bogdan Dimitrijevic, Tobias Mennie, Alex Paddle, Noah Bolton

Interchanges: Torin Brooks, Dexter Johnson, Alex Dymock, Patricio Asomoza Estrada

Tries: Lenahan (1, 39, 46), Klasen (14), Williams (32, 44), Asomoza Estrada (41), Barton (60), Jago (79)
Goals: Lenaham 5/9

Referee: Craig Davies (Wales)

Half Time: 14-20

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Squads announced for Euro u19s

europeanrl — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:46:23 +0000

Squads announced for Euro u19s

Author : ERL MEDIA DEPARTMENT

Squads announced for Euro u19s

The squads have been announced for the U19s European Championships which commence on Sunday 12 July at the CREPS Font Romeu high performance facility in the French Pyrenees, with all the nations accommodated on site.

Split into the Championship and Shield, round two will be played on Wednesday 15 July and the tournament completes on Saturday 18 July and features a record ten nations.

Each 19-player matchday squad (announced 24 hours in advance) must feature eight domestic quota players, with at least six of them being named in the starting 17, to encourage further growth of youth domestic competitions.

European RL chair, Dean Andrew, commented: “It’s fantastic to see such varied and diverse squads announced for the fourth edition of the European Rugby League U19s Championships.

The event will be the biggest to date and I’m sure that all of the nations will have a fantastic experience in France as well as the chance to test themselves, they’ll also have the opportunity to make some new friends and take part in an experience of a lifetime.

“I’d like to wish all of the participating nations good luck! They’ve all worked hard to raise funds and to prepare their squads, with many of the nations’ leadership teams giving their time voluntarily.”

This is the fourth running of the competition begun in Serbia in 2018 won by France, staged in Italy in 2022 won by England, and Belgrade again in 2024, retained by England.

Canada

Leon Bansen (Brampton Beavers), Jack Smart, Joshua Williams (Brantford Broncos), Alexander Paddle (Mud Bay Boggers), Rory Jago (Point Grey Thunder), Bogdan Dimitrijevic (Royal City Goons), Elliot Barton (Tavistock Trash Pandas), Santiago Benavides, Thomas Haufe (Toronto City Saints), Torin Brooks, Tobias Mennie (Vancouver Dragons), Noah Bolton, Alexander Dymock, Patricio Estrada, Tristan Fletcher, Dexter Johnson, Wyatt Klassen, Oliver Lenahan, Cameron Seed, Michael Tsoutsis, Jacob Williams (Vancouver Valley Vipers), Brady Nooski, Jack Shortis (Whistler Wolves), Blake Marshall (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)

Coach: Stephen Lenahan

England

Ellis Holliday (Aspatria Hornets), Josh Smith (Brentwood Eels), Bailey Worthington (Distington), Dylan Morris (Egremont), Daniel Houghton, Zak Bennett (Halton Farnworth Hornets), Kier Starkie, Rylan Templeton (Hensingham), Kieran Horner (King Cross Park), Jack Barker, Rio Walker (Millom). Jaden Tallantire (Seaton Rangers), Austen Coates (Shevington Sharks), Louey Pinkerton (Skirlaugh), Harrison Dickinson (Waterhead Warriors), Billy-Joe Towers, Rhomen Alick (Wath Brow Hornets), Jason Frankling (West Bank Bears), Eligh Wilkinson (West Hull), Connor Hall (Wigan St Judes), Jake Lerigo (York Acorn)

Coach: Gary Hewer

France

Yanis Ballet, Jimmy Bavent, Ilan Boualem, Mathis Dumont, Sione Lamelangi (Albi RL XIII), Teddy Cadenas, Tom Zitter (Carcassonne XIII), Luka Clottes, Charly Martinez (FC Lézignan XIII), Colin Clement, Lorik Lejeune (Rugby Club Salon XIII), Elio Cazanave, Giordano Descalzi Ganthier, Nathan Gandou, Joris Martignoles, Leo Ricard, Leny Stacul, Clement Troni (St Esteve XIII Catalan), Oscar Jocelyn, Stevy Richmond, Thibault Guttierez (Toulouse Olympique), Louis Tranier (Villefranche XIII Aveyron), Mahault Beauvilliers, Adrian De La Rose (XIII Limouxin)

Coach: Remi Casty

Greece

Peter Papoulis (Aquinas Colts), Ethan Tsiamis (Arncliffe Scotts), Jonathan Siambis (Bankstown Bulls), Zac Papa (Berkeley Vale), Leo Valdmanis (Campbelltown City), Peter Kokontis (Ipswich), Napoleon Mavrokefalos (Lefkada Rams), Dean Tsavaris (Paddington Colts), Rafael-Marius Macovei, Konstantinos Grivas Tzimopoulos, Theodoros Tiari Tipene, Vasileios Tzitzivakos (Panionios), Lukas Kontrafouris (Penshurst RSL), Bailey-Dean Latanis (Renown United), Alexandros McGrath, Vasileios Karageorgiou (Rhodes Knights), William Giovas (St Clair), Jack Tsokos (St Ingatius Riverview), Jonathan Armatas (St Pius), Alexandar Jelenkovic (South West Goannas), Lucas Hanmer (West Harbour)

Coach: Jim Pizanias

Ireland

Ethan Whyte (Banbridge Broncos), Joseph Gill (Bradford Bulls & Dodworth Miners), Aaron Corbett (Brentwood Eels), Edward McGillan (Castleford Tigers & Heworth), Samuel Douglas (Cork Bulls), Daniel Ridpath (Crossfields ARLFC), Charlie Sweeney (Drighlington), Finn Maguire (Dublin City Exiles), Mitch Ireland, Harry Knowles (Latchford Giants), Bobby Barton (Leigh Leopards & Folley Lane), Michael Walsh (Leigh Miners Rangers), Matthew Tootill (London Broncos & Brentwood Eels), Dominic Greene (Longford), Oisin Carroll (Longhorns), Wilfred Taylor (Mill Hill School), Donncha Fee, Rhys Morgan, Richard Whelan (Nenagh Ormond), Ieffi Hannan (New College Pontefract), Jack Brown (Newcastle Thunder), Tiernan Conway, Finn McLaughlin (Thatto Heath Crusaders), Theo Cyprien (West Bowling)

Coach: Dave Merrick

Norway

Elias Gradert, Kristoffer Gradert, Arian Harbas, Dag Hansen, Trygve Hansen, (Farsund Bobcats Rugby League), Tobias Andresen-Langaas, Filip Naparty (Horten Rugby klubb), Vetle Kørra-Østby (Lillestrøm Rugby League klubb), Theodore Eidsaune Chongdee (Norane Rugby IL), Sebastian Båtnes, Victor Morrow Blackburn (Porsgrunn Rugby League klubb), Joel Rohrs, (Sandefjord Rugby klubb), Filip Bø, William Giddings, Tobias Hoel Auno, Odin Thabo Leuta Ovesen, Silas Mjølhus, Valentin Jølhus, Odinn Leo Numeson, Håkon Sivertsen Lauvsnes, Iver Sivertsen Lauvsnes, Joshua Silverstone-Utheim, Matias Tjemsland (Sandnes Øst Rugby Klubb)

Coach: Joshua Hornby

Scotland

Lucas Anderson-Moore (Barrow Island), Cullin Stoddart – Shannly (Border Barbarians), Oliver Watkins-Smith (Bristol All Golds), Finlay Davies, Max Erasmus, Ben Milnes (Edinburgh Eagles), Isaac Maclean (Furness Raiders), Callum Duncan (Gateshead Storm), Shaun Callan, Arran Jamieson (Glasgow RL), Connor McGuinness (Huddersfield Giants), Seth Clapham (Leeds Beckett University), Harry Woodard (London Broncos), Zack Emerson (Newsome Panthers), Finley Cannon (Rochdale Mayfield), Jacob Walker (Seaton Rangers), Oscar Ellicott-McCulloch (Sherwood Wolf Hunt), Declan Smith (Siddal), Reuben Morrison (Skirlaugh Bulls), Charlie Jackson (Stanningley), Promise Nkabi (West End Warriors), Jarrod Jones (West Hull), Ethan Frary (York Acorn)

Coach: Mick Piper

Serbia

Tyson Walker, Archie Wheeler (Illawarra Steelers), Marko Conic, Danilo Gavrilovic, Nikola Ilic, Jovan Miljkovic, Nikola Savic, Mateja Stojkovic, Danilo Todorovic (Morava Gepardi), Kai Saric (Newcastle Knights), Jakov Dojcinovic (Partizan 1953), Filip Mihajlovic, Strahinja Milankovic, Branko Nedeljkovic, Uros Polic, Filip Punos, Uros Rusimovic, Vukasin Savic (R13K Crvena Zvezda), Mihajlo Malesevic (Radnicki NBGD), Milan Milovanovic, Aleksa Radojkovic, (Torpedo Mlava), Zaric Saban (West Brisbane Panthers)

Coach: Vladislav Dedic

Ukraine

Daniel Olshansky, David Winter (Bondi United), Vladyslav Biletskyi, Ruslan Lipisii, Roman Lomonos (Donetsk Region Hard Sign), Hryhorii Ahulov, Anton Lukashchuk (Ivano Frankivsk Stanislaviv), Oleksii Harkusha, Kostiantyn Prydatko (Kharkiv Legion XIII), Nikita Korolchuk, Nikita Naurynskyi, Pavlo Pistoliuk, Dmytro Shevchuk, Oleksandr Vilinchuk (Khmelnytskyi Eagles), Roman Pomirchyi, Yaromyr Yaremus (Lviv Tigers), Zac Gedz (Manly Sea Eagles), Liam Gallagher (Oakdale Workers), Cruz Death (Penrith Panthers/ Narrabeen Sharks), Dmytro Cherneha (Rivne Giants), Rostyslav Polulikh, Ruslan Stasiuk (Ternopil Teren)

Coach: Artur Martyrosian

Wales

Jacob Morris (Aberavon Fighting Irish), Joshua Gabrielsen, Ioan Herbert, Jacob Jones, Oscar Jones (Bridgend Blue Bulls), Ethan Williams (Cynon Valley Cavaliers), Charlie Newton (Huddersfield Giants), Josh Harding, Will Mathers (Hull FC), Evan Williams (Hull Kingston Rovers), Alex Richardson (Latchford Giants), Finlay Walker (Leigh Leopards), Evan Rowlands (North Wales Crusaders), Oli Bellavia-Walker, Kavan Phillips (South Wales Jets), Rhys Hughes, Kyson Rees, Oli Rees (Swansea Rams), Cae Jones, Reuben Malson (Torfaen Tigers), Regan Preece, Harley Smith , James Tucker (unattached)

Coach: Gary Dunn

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Get to know your 2026 GIO NSW Under 19s Men

nswrlmedia — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:57:08 +0000

Get to know your 2026 GIO NSW Under 19s Men

Author : NSWRL

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.

Click here for tickets to tonights Under 19s State of Origin at North Sydney Oval.

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England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals

europeanrl — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:56:09 +0000

England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals

Author : European Rugby League Media Release

England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals

England and Wales triumphant in junior internationals (Photo : European Rugby League)

England and Wales will meet in Neath in a fortnight to decide the U16s Four Nations title after both convincingly won their round two games.

England dominated from the off, building a 40-0 half time lead against Ireland in Widnes, fullback Jack Bowden finishing with 18 points from two tries and five goals.

Centre Jonah Carter claimed a hat trick, and Billy Buster-Knight and Jaiden Udbegbe were also on the scoresheet again, fellow try scorer Ryan Cunliffe also impressing in the pack.

Ireland showed commendable courage to open the scoring in the second half, centre Joe Clarke converting his own score.

Wales also started impressively, establishing a 22-point early lead facing Scotland in Merthyr Tydfil and they also led 40-0 at the break. Winger Alfie Davies opened the scoring and finished with three of Wales’s 13 tries, Jack Parrott claiming 16 points, including six goals.

Centre Max Phillips grabbed a brace in the first half and lively scrum half Will Mordecai did likewise in the second.

The game spilled over just before the hour, Danny Jones – who had scored minutes before – being dismissed for striking and Scotland’s Lachlan McKelvey sinbinned for his part in the fray.

Scotland received a penalty after the incident and Reece McAdam kicked it from long range to ensure they had points on the board.

ENGLAND 54

Jack Bowden, Jaiden Udegbe, Jonah Carter, MJ Morris, Billy Buster-Knight, Joshua Evans, Mason Leaf, Conner Tyson, Nathan Green, Connor Sutcliffe, Ollie Lockett, Ryan Cunliffe, Marley Taylor-Harrop
Subs: Michael Lyons, Harry Waddington, Kyle Johnson, Charlie Wood, Ellis Docherty, Warren Craig, Kai Speight

Tries: Bowden (4, 13), Carter (8, 46, 58), Cunliffe (18), Buster-Knight (21), Udegbe (24), Wood (29), Docherty (33), Lyons (23)
Goals: Bowden 5/11

IRELAND 6

Aaron Rothwell, Laoch Leonard, Noah Walsh, Joseph Clarke, James Clarke, Alex Birrell, Lucas Flynn, Oscar Bradley, Max Cooney, Conor Meadows, Rua McNamara, Cole Sheridan, Paddy White
Subs: Evan Cunningham, Harvey English, Emjay Leslie, Nathen Melia, Finley Byrne, Charlie Ross

Try: Clarke (42)
Goal: Clarke 1/1

Referee: Phil Loeb (England)

Half Time: 40-0

WALES 66

Morgan Jones, Alfie Davies, Cameron George, Max Phillips, Rhys Anthony, Jack Parrott, Will Mordecai, Danny Jones, Zac Nottingham, Caden Templar, Ellis McGregor, Charlie Eatly, Rhys Wood Subs: Scott Hewitt, Henry Davies, Kelyn Jude-Hobbs, Mason Lewis, Louis Johnson, Jack Field, Cyrus Owen-Green

Tries: Davies (8, 34, 58), Parrott (13), Templar (16), Phillips (18, 35), Owen-Green (30), Eatly (37), George (40), Mordecai (45, 64), D. Jones (51)
Goals: Parrott 6/9, Mordecai 1/5

Sent off: D. Jones (56 – striking)

SCOTLAND 2

Carter Shields, William Porter, Blair Murray, Conlan Goodall, Alfie Haase, Reece McAdam, Alfie Scudder, Charlie Kelly, Brodie Butters-McNaught, Jay Cruickshank, Lewis Mullen, Kyle Alcock, Ewan Smith

Subs: Jamie Carnaby, Bradley Lowthorpe, Lewis McConnachie, Lachlan McKelvey, Alfie Nairn

Goal: McAdam 1/1

Sin bin: McKelvey (56 – fighting)

Referee: Rob Apsee

Half time: 40-0

In the U17s friendly international also at Merthyr, a fine second half performance by Wales saw them home 50-28 against Scotland.

The hosts were 20-18 ahead at the end of a tightly fought first half, each side fielding eleven debutants, but two tries in three minutes on the re-start from centre Evan Benjamin, and a further one from Matthew Clatworthy with his second and 20 points, saw Wales home.

Benjamin completed a second half hat trick, hooker Zach Robbins with a first half brace for Wales including opening the scoring.

Declan Smith and Ollie Watkins-Smith’s touchdowns and two Tom Glover goals saw Scotland hit back to lead, Joseph Davies and Finlay Stamford also crossing for the visitors.

An Elliot Williams try and Benjamin goal bringing up the half century for the young Welsh.

WALES 50

Ronan Parry, Ben Foskett, Evan Benjamin, Finley Bosanko-Sheady, Elliot Williams, Matthew Clatworthy, Ruben Main, Eddie Ashman, Zach Robbins, Will Dawkins, Joseff Keating, Calum Woolfe, Ali Al Jassem

Subs: Charlie Burrows, Lewis Mathias, Keilan Harris, Harry Price, Nathan Lee, Finley Hook, Jayden Coxe

Tries: Robbins (3, 34), Clatworthy (8, 51), Foskett (28), Benjamin (43, 46, 70), Williams (71)
Goals: Clatworthy 6/8, Benjamin 1/1

SCOTLAND 28

Joseph Davies, Kian Westhead, Torren Butters-McNaught, Harrison Forsythe, Joseph Wands-Szaranek , Finley Cannon, Tom Glover, Jake Hodge, Logan Marsh, Lawrence Candler, Archie Turriff, Declan Smith, Max Blackie

Subs: Finlay Stamford, Cairn Marshall, Ross Hutchison, Rowan Doyle, Oliver Watkins-Smith

Tries: Smith (14), Watkins-Smith (17), Glover (40), Davies (63), Stamford (80)
Goals: Glover 4/5

Referee: Ieuan Griffiths

Half time: 20-18

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NSW Under 19s Women’s State of Origin team announced

ourfooty — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:57:03 +0000

NSW Under 19s Women’s State of Origin team announced

Author : NSWRL Media Release

NSW Under 19s Women’s State of Origin team announced

NSW Under 19s Women’s State of Origin team announced (Photo : NSWRL)

The NSWRL is pleased to announce the following players have been selected to represent the Westpac NSW Under 19s Women for the Under 19s Women’s State of Origin match at North Sydney Oval on Thursday 18 June.

The 20-player squad includes seven players from the Westpac NSW Under 19s Women’s team that defeated Queensland last year.

Logan Fletcher (Sydney Roosters), Khyliah Gray (Parramatta Eels), Liesl Hopoate (Sydney Roosters), Ava Jones (Parramatta Eels), Tori Shipton (Illawarra Steelers), Fontayne Tufuga (Parramatta Eels) and Ella Walker (Penrith Panthers).

The squad has been chosen from players from the NRLW, NSW Women’s Premiership and Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup (Under 19s Women).

The Westpac NSW Under 19s Women are the current Shield holders after winning the Under 19s Women’s State of Origin for the past two years.

WOMEN’S STATE OF ORIGIN UNDER 19S

North Sydney Oval, Thursday 18 June

Westpac NSW Under 19s Women squad (in alphabetical order)

Freedom Crichton Ropati (Parramatta Eels)
Lacey Cross (Newcastle Knights)
Tyra Dymock (Sydney Roosters)
Taylah Falaniko (Parramatta Eels)
Logan Fletcher (Sydney Roosters)
Khyliah Gray (Parramatta Eels)
Liesl Hopoate (Sydney Roosters)
Ava Jones (Parramatta Eels)
Anastasia Leatupue (Sydney Roosters)
Stella Lewis (Newcastle Knights)
Emily McArthur (Newcastle Knights)
Kiara McGregor (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Tahlia O’Brien (Illawarra Steelers)
Irae Savea (Parramatta Eels)
Tori Shipton (Illawarra Steelers)
Aaliyah Soufan (Parramatta Eels)
Skye Spencer (Illawarra Steelers)
Fontayne Tufuga (Parramatta Eels)
Mia Vaotuua (Sydney Roosters)
Ella Walker (Penrith Panthers)

Coach: Courtney Crawford

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Wales u16s complete double over Ireland

europeanrl — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:57:57 +0000

Wales u16s complete double over Ireland

Author : European Rugby League

Wales u16s complete double over Ireland

Wales defeated Ireland in the U16s and Students Four Nations tournaments, in a doubleheader held at the Westmanstown Sports Complex, Dublin.

Wales u17s in action vs Ireland 2026 Four Nations (Photo : ERL)

Their U16s extended their unbeaten run to ten matches with a 64-20 win, the Students triumphing 50-0.

There was nothing between the sides for the opening half hour of the U16s clash, skipper Charley Eatly – who finished with four touchdowns – and hooker Zac Nottingham crossed early.

Jack Parrott converting both to give the visitors an early 12-0 lead; Paddy White, winger Noah Walsh and Max Cooney reply for Ireland, Joseph Clarke converting two to put them 16-12 in front.

Leighton Clarke and Rhys Anthony replied for Wales, but Ireland were only 22-20 adrift when Callum McDonald went over before the break.

The second half was one-way traffic, second rower Eatly superb, while Frazer Redman, Jacob Maund, Scott Hewitt and Nottingham again also went over.

Wales U16s head coach, Tom Marsh, said: “There was some high-quality rugby on display from both teams.

Ireland built momentum well in the first half, in the second, we started to play more to our game plan and completed our sets much better.

“It was also really encouraging to see the continued development of the game in Ireland, with 12 Irish-born players included in their squad.”

Wales students were dominant throughout, skipper, centre Mason Phillips leading the way with four successive touchdowns as the visitors built a 24-0 half time lead.

Wales posted another five tries, including one each from debutants Olly Darlington and Kian Lloyd in the second forty.

“Preventing a never-say-die Ireland from scoring was a great achievement in warm conditions in Dublin,” noted Wales students head coach, Clive Griffiths.

“We now turn our attention to Scotland at Merthyr on Sunday, 7 June. We’re not going to underestimate them as they always give us a competitive match.”

Ireland pathways coach, Wayne Kerr, noted: “It was a tough day for the lads. We had a few out there that hadn’t played league before and it was the team’s first hit out together.

We started well and completed high which was a goal for the team.

“The biggest positive was that the lads never gave up and kept competing for the full 80 minutes, that’s something to bring forward for the rest of the tournament.”

U16s FOUR NATIONS

IRELAND 20

TRIES : White (7), Walsh (11), Cooney (18), McDonald (32)
GOALS : Clarke 2

Aaron Rothwell, Laoch Leonard, Callum McDonald, Joseph Clarke, Noah Walsh, Charlie Ross, Paddy Burrow, Oscar Bradley, Max Cooney, Conor Meadows, Kian Roberts, Rus McNamara, Paddy White

Subs: Finley Byrne, Oskaras Vitkauskas, Harvey English, Emjay Leslie, James Clarke, Cole Sheridan, Nathan Melia

WALES 64

TRIES : Eatly (3, 36, 45, 62), Nottingham (4, 67), Clarke (22), Anthony (26), Redman (42), Maund (58), Hewitt (65)
GOALS : Parrott 10

Scott Hewitt, Rhys Anthony, Leighton Clarke, Max Phillips, Jocab Maund, Jack Parrott, Kelyn Jude-Hobbs, Danny Jones, Zac Nottingham, Cyrus Owen-Green, Mason Lewis, Charlie Eatly, Rhys Wood,

Subs: Jack Field, Frazer Redman, Ellis McGregor, Charlie Noakes, Will Mordecai, Alfie Davies

TRIES : Eatly (3, 36, 45, 62), Nottingham (4, 67), Clarke (22), Anthony (26), Redman (42), Maund (58), Hewitt (65)
GOALS : Parrott 10

STUDENT FOUR NATIONS

IRELAND 0

TRIES :
GOALS :

Byron Carolen, Matt Cahill, Ethan Carrick, Sam Kearney, Matt McClure, Ryan Hogg (c), Conor Coleman, Oisin Carroll, Kyle Barrett, Alex Duff, Mannie Akpan, Leo Talbot, Caleb Owen, Subs: Theo Pollard, Kyle Stacey, Richie Whelan, Raymond Ford, Ethan White, Gareth McGinty

WALES 50

TRIES : Phillips 4, Jones, Moore, Darlington, Lloyd, Groves
GOALS : Hawkes 6, Phillips 1

Lewis Ingram, Lewis Howells, Mason Phillips (c), Kian Lloyd, Dylan Morgan, Thomas Moore, Llewellyn Hawkes, Alex Green, George Groves, Jacob Purcell, Scott Simons, Alex Thorpe, Kavan Phillips

Subs: Jarrad Hughes, Olly Darlington, Leo Jones, Alex Naylor, Rhys Nicholls, Mason Apsee, Finlay Northrop

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