The Rep program provides a fantastic opportunity for both player ability development and character development.
Read more about the program structure, people involved and more.
Download NSWJRU Program Info Sheets here:
Each ESJRU U10 & U11 Representative Team shall be comprised of a maximum of 18 players or any such number of players as applicable under NSWJRU State Championships Competition Rules or as otherwise directed by the ESJRU Committee.
Each year the Independent Selectors and Coach may elect up to a least two shadow players to train on with the 2 x squads of 18 and two additional players in case of injury.
Players eligible for the U10 age group must be under 10 years of age on or before 1 January of that season's year.
Players eligible for the U11 age group must be under 11 years of age on or before 1 January of that season's year.
The U10s and U11s are part of a Gala Event, there is no State Championships for the U10s and U11s.
Date: 16/17 July 2022
Where: Tuggerah Sports Complex hosted by Central Coast Juniors
All matches are 15 minute halves, 5 minute half time, no injury time.
Each ESRJU U12 representative team shall be comprised of a maximum of 23 players or any such number of players as applicable under NSWJRU State Championships Competition Rules or as otherwise directed by the ESRJU Committee.
Each year the Independent Selectors and Coach may elect up to a least two shadow players to train on with the squad of 23 in case of injury.
Players eligible for this age group must be under 12 years of age on or before 1 January that season's year.
Date: June Long Weekend - 11/12/13 June 2022
Where: Camden Rugby Park hosted by Camden Rugby
Pool A & B Games: 15 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Pool C & D Games, Playoffs & Finals: 20 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Grand Final: 25 minute halves, 5 minute half time
No injury time in any games
Each ESRJU U13 representative team shall be comprised of a maximum of 23 players or any such number of players as applicable under NSWJRU State Championships Competition Rules or as otherwise directed by the ESRJU Committee.
Each year the Independent Selectors and Coach may elect up to a least two shadow players to train on with the squad of 23 in case of injury.
Players eligible for this age group must be under 13 years of age on or before 1 January of that season's year.
Date: June Long Weekend - 11/12/13 June 2022
Where: Apex Oval, Dubbo hosted by Dubbo Roos
Pool A & B Games: 15 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Pool C & D Games: 20 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Playoffs & Finals:
Playoffs 1-5 & 8-10 have 10 minute halves, no half time; the rest have 20 minute halves & 5 minute half time
Grand Final: 25 minute halves, 5 minute half time
No injury time in any games
Each ESRJU U14 representative team shall be comprised of a maximum of 23 players or any such number of players as applicable under NSWJRU State Championships Competition Rules or as otherwise directed by the ESRJU Committee.
Each year the Independent Selectors and Coach may elect up to a least two shadow players to train on with the squad of 23 in case of injury.
Players eligible for this age group must be under 14 years of age on or before 1 January of that season's year.
Date: June Long Weekend - 11/12/13 June 2022
Where: Pride Park, Orange hosted by Orange City Rugby
Pool A & B Games: 15 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Pool C & D Games: 20 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Playoffs & Finals:
Playoffs 1-5 & 8-10 have 10 minute halves, no half time; the rest have 20 minute halves & 5 minute half time
Grand Final: 25 minute halves, 5 minute half time
No injury time in any games
Each ESRJU U15 representative team shall be comprised of a maximum of 23 players or any such number of players as applicable under NSWJRU State Championships Competition Rules or as otherwise directed by the ESRJU Committee.
Each year the Independent Selectors and Coach may elect up to a least two shadow players to train on with the squad of 23 in case of injury.
Players eligible for this age group must be under 15 years of age on or before 1 January of that season's year.
Date: June Long Weekend - 11/12/13 June 2022
Where: St Lukes Ovals, Concord hosted by West Harbour Juniors
Pool Games: 15 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Playoffs & Finals: Playoff games except (1, 2, & 3) are 20 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Grand Final: 25 minute halves, 5 minute half time
No injury time in any games
Each ESRJU U16 representative team shall be comprised of a maximum of 23 players or any such number of players as applicable under NSWJRU State Championships Competition Rules or as otherwise directed by the ESRJU Committee.
Each year the Independent Selectors and Coach may elect up to a least two shadow players to train on with the squad of 23 in case of injury.
Players eligible for this age group must be under 16 years of age on or before 1 January of that season's year.
Date: June Long Weekend - 11/12/13 June 2022
Where: Riverwood Oark, Riverwood hosted by Oatley Rugby
Pool Games: Pool A & B are 15 minute halves, 5 minute half time; Pool C is 20 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Finals: Playoff games are 20 minute halves, 5 minute half time
Grand Final: 25 minute halves, 5 minute half time
No injury time in any games
Information to come.
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An unforeseen consequence from Covid lockdowns has meant that the current 2021 U11 age group has now gone thru 2 seasons where they have missed out on the chance to attend the Positive Rugby Foundation NSWJRU State Gala. For those unaware this is a Development Rep Carnival where we offer the chance for Districts to send TWO teams (squads of 18 each) in U10 & U11 ages for a chance to play some Developmental Reps at a gala with no finals – more a festival of rugby.
As such we are proposing an SJRU U12 District Development Gala for 2022 to fill this gap – potentially a one-off gala but if it is a success then we can reconsider. The format and conditions we are thinking are;
Dates: 9th & 10th July 2022
Venue - Nepean Rugby Park (to be confirmed)
Yes, it is in the middle of the school holidays – people can choose whether to participate.
No finals – gala style only
Players that played at the State Champs (for their own district) are ineligible to be included. This program is not for State Champs players to get a second run – for inexperienced players to get a chance (will give a whole new cohort a positive rugby experience)
Players who missed their home District but then went and helped another District (like Wests or Uni) are fine to be included. Increased brand alignment to home District but still allows the support for other smaller Districts at State Champs level
We may need to offer 'exemptions' for smaller districts like Uni and Wests if they want to be involved as may not have numbers
Means that the 'top' players in age group should be out of the equation meaning those next tier players will get a chance, therefore building 'depth' for every District as we head into the teen years – benefits player retention
