Sydney Junior Rugby Union
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Sydney Junior Rugby Union oversees Junior Rugby clubs in Metropolitan Sydney, administering 15 a side Rugby and Rugby 7s competitions for both boys & girls.
π¨ WIN A BRAND-NEW PEUGEOT β DRAWN LIVE AT PASIFIKA! π¨![]()
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The countdown is on! The winner of the Peugeot Car Raffle will be drawn LIVE at the Pasifika Youth Cup on Sunday 30th November at 1:10pm! ποΈπ![]()
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With only just over 4,000 tickets sold, your chances of winning are unbelievably strong. This is one raffle where you actually have a real shot! π€―![]()
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π Just $20 a ticket for your chance to take home a brand-new Peugeot.![]()
π Every ticket supports Sydney Junior Rugby and helps us continue building opportunities for young players across our community.![]()
π Imagine hearing your name called at Pasifika as the lucky winner of a brand-new Peugeot! (Collection arranged after the event.)![]()
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π’ The odds are in your favour. No massive crowds. No millions of entries. Just a genuine chance to WIN BIG.![]()
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β³ Donβt miss out β the winner will be announced at Pasifika. Make sure your name is in the draw!![]()
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π Buy your ticket now:![]()
π www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=pz5kr&sref=wfxxy6rr![]()
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π£ SJRU Board Announcement for 2025 and 2026![]()
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Last night we held our Annual General Meeting and we are proud to announce the newly elected Sydney Junior Rugby Union Board for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.![]()
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A huge thank you to all club and district presidents who attended and supported the future direction of junior rugby in Sydney. Your commitment to our game and our community continues to drive everything we do.![]()
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We also acknowledge and thank our outgoing Chair and Board Members for their dedication, leadership and service to SJRU and junior rugby:![]()
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β¨ George Roper β 4 years of service![]()
β¨ Fiona Lawson β 6 years of service![]()
β¨ Michele Biet β 6 years of service![]()
β¨ Sheila Mitchell β 5 years of service![]()
β¨ Bernard Tuaimau β 4 years of service![]()
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Your contribution has shaped the pathway for thousands of young players and helped strengthen the foundations of our game. We are grateful for the time, passion and commitment you have given to our community.![]()
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Here is to the next chapter for SJRU and the continued growth of junior rugby across Sydney. ππ![]()
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What a finish to an incredible five week SJRU Spring 7s season. ππ![]()
Our community showed up every single week and the footy did not disappoint.![]()
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Our girls under 12 to under 14 took the field for the Sariah Paki Cups, our under 15 to under 16 girls battled for the Madison Ashby Cup, and our boys from under 10 to under 16 brought the heat all season long for SJRU Spring 7s![]()
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Congratulations to our 2025 SJRU Spring 7s Champions:![]()
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U10 Boys β Raptors![]()
U11 Boys β Liverpool![]()
U11 Girls β Norwest![]()
U12 Boys β Norwest![]()
U12 Girls β Liverpool![]()
U13 Girls β UOW![]()
U13 Boys β Rockdale![]()
U14 Boys β Wahroonga![]()
U14 Girls β Liverpool Blue![]()
U15 Boys β Narrabeen Gold![]()
U15 Girls - Newport white ![]()
U16 Boys β Narrabeen![]()
U16 Girls β Newport![]()
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A huge thank you to every player, coach, manager, family and supporter who showed up each week.![]()
And an extra thank you to our incredible host clubs for giving their time and fields to help us deliver another amazing season.![]()
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See you all in 2026 π![]()
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πΊ OFFICIAL VENDORS ANNOUNCED! πΊ![]()
The flavours, culture, and rhythm of the Pacific (and beyond) are coming to Whalan Reserve for the Pasifika Youth Cup 2025! πΉπ΄πΌπΈπ¨π°π«π―π¦πΊπ€πβ€οΈπ³πΏ![]()
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Weβre thrilled to announce our official line-up of Food Trucks & Retail Vendors - serving up island-inspired meals, handmade treasures, and cultural experiences that bring the community together. ![]()
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This event celebrates the vibrant diversity of our nations through rugby, music, and culture. π![]()
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π Whalan Reserve, Western Sydney![]()
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28β30 November 2025![]()
π₯ Food, retail, culture, and rugby - all in one unforgettable weekend.![]()
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Come hungry, come proud, and come ready to celebrate Pasifika.![]()
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π΄ Lead with culture. Inspire with purpose. π΄![]()
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The Pasifika Leadership & Coach Seminar is bringing together coaches, managers, administrators and community leaders for a powerful day of learning, connection and Pasifika pride.![]()
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Whether you are part of a club, a nation or simply passionate about Pasifika culture, leadership and rugby, this event is for you ππ½![]()
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π¬ Hear from inspiring speakers including Dan McKellar, Iliseva Batibasaga, Siokapesi Palu, Adiana Talakai, Campese Maβafu and many other speakers sharing stories of leadership, identity and empowerment both on and off the field.![]()
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Thursday 20 November 2025![]()
π Merrylands RSL | β° 9:00 am β 5:00 pm![]()
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Come be part of a day that celebrates who we are, strengthens our voice and grows Pasifika leadership in rugby across NSW πΊ![]()
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π Register today and be part of something special:![]()
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PASIFIKA YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
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π Thursday 20th November 2025 | β° 9:00am β 5:00pm π Merrylands RSL A one-day seminar designed for coaches, managers, administrators, and leaders who are passionate about strengthening Pasifi...
π₯ Building Pasifika leadership on and off the field π₯![]()
The Pasifika Leadership & Coach Seminar brings together coaches, managers, administrators, and club leaders for a day of learning, networking, and cultural empowerment.![]()
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Join us at Merrylands RSL on Thursday 20th November (9amβ5pm) and hear from leading voices shaping the future of Pasifika rugby in NSW.![]()
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Letβs lead with culture, connection, and confidence πΊ![]()
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Register your attendance here - forms.gle/hgNGJMrHARoZT1MH6![]()
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Get your applications in !π¨ Applications Now Open β Sir Leslie Herron Rugby Scholarship!![]()
Are you a U16βU18 Sydney or NSW Country Representative Player with big dreams on and off the field?![]()
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The Rugby Club Foundationβs Sir Leslie Herron Scholarship supports players who show outstanding commitment to rugby and personal growth - whether thatβs through education, career development, or apprenticeships.![]()
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π© Submit your resume and cover letter to ben.gregory@nsw.rugby![]()
πΉ Open to Boys & Girls![]()
πΉ Applications close soon -donβt miss out!![]()
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πΊ Pasifika Youth Cup β Community Vendors Wanted![]()
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28β30 November 2025![]()
π Whalan Reserve, Western Sydney![]()
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Weβre inviting community organisations and services to join us at this yearβs Pasifika Youth Cup - NOT to sell, but to connect. π¬![]()
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These spaces are about creating awareness, support and opportunity for our Pasifika and rugby families. Whether you represent health, education, culture, wellbeing or youth programs, this is your chance to make an impact off the field.![]()
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Letβs celebrate culture, strengthen community, and share the programs and pathways that help our young people thrive.![]()
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Coaching the female athlete - you donβt want to miss it !π¨ COACHING THE FEMALE ATHLETE CONFERENCE π¨![]()
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Coaches - this is the one you donβt want to miss! π₯![]()
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Join us Saturday, November 8 at Pymble Ladiesβ College for a jam-packed day that will change the way you coach female athletes forever.![]()
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Get ready to hear from some of the best in the game:![]()
π Tim Walsh β Head Coach, Australian Womenβs 7s![]()
π§ David King β Mental Performance Coach![]()
π¬ Ella Goldsmith β Rugby AU Female Participation Advisor![]()
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Then hit the field with Waratah W legends:![]()
Iliseva Batibasaga | Britt Merlo | Arabella McKenzie | Emily Robinson ![]()
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Youβll walk away inspired, motivated, and armed with elite tools to take your coaching and your athletes to the next level. π₯![]()
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Saturday 8 November | 8:30AMβ4:00PM![]()
π Pymble Ladiesβ College![]()
ποΈ Register now: forms.gle/3ZRJbvAske3gvKZcA![]()
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π₯ PASIFIKA MERCH IS BACK! π₯![]()
The shop is open again β but only until November 2nd! ππΊ![]()
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Donβt delay - secure your Pasifika Youth Cup 2025 gear before itβs gone!![]()
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For all aspiring coaches ππ Coaching the Female Athlete Conference π![]()
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Elevate your coaching game at the NSW Rugby Union Coaching the Female Athlete Conference π![]()
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Featuring keynote speakers:![]()
π¬ Tim Walsh β Head Coach, Australian Womenβs 7s![]()
π§ David King β Mental Performance Coach![]()
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This event is a must for anyone passionate about coaching female athletes. Gain exclusive insights from these elite professionals and learn practical strategies to support your athletes both on and off the field.![]()
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πͺ In addition to the keynote sessions, take part in specialised coaching clinics led by expert coaches β focusing on:![]()
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Whether youβre coaching at the grassroots level or working in high performance, this conference will give you the tools to inspire and develop the next generation of female athletes.![]()
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Saturday 8 November 2025![]()
π Pymble Ladiesβ College![]()
ποΈ Register now: forms.gle/KMs3uf7wqKTePTef8![]()
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πΊ Pasifika Junior Coach Enrolment Now Open! πΊ![]()
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A great initiative empowering our Pasifika community through rugby πβ¨![]()
Become a Junior Coach (equivalent to Level 1) and help inspire the next generation of players!![]()
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When: November 8 2025![]()
π Where: Merrylands Rugby Club ![]()
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π» How to enrol:![]()
1οΈβ£ Go to www.xplorer.rugby (www.xplorer.rugby/)![]()
2οΈβ£ Log in![]()
3οΈβ£ Click Training Centre β Training Event β See All Courses![]()
4οΈβ£ Select Merrylands Pasifika JCC![]()
5οΈβ£ Enrol β
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π PLEASE NOTE: Coaches who are not involved in the Pasifika Youth Cup but wish to obtain their accreditation are also welcome to join!
π₯ OFFICIAL SJRU PASIFIKA MERCH DROP π₯![]()
The shop is STILL OPEN! πβ¨![]()
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Youβve got ONE LAST CHANCE to get your Pasifika Youth Cup 2025 merch in time for the event! π![]()
Weβve extended the cut-off β orders placed before end of day TOMORROW will arrive in time for Whalan! β‘![]()
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Rep your colours, rep your culture, and be part of the movement ππΊ![]()
β οΈ ONLINE ONLY β no sales at the event.![]()
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π Donβt wait. Once it closes, thatβs it.![]()
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π₯ VOLUNTEER CALL-OUT β PASIFIKA YOUTH CUP 2025 π₯![]()
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Weβre looking for passionate volunteers to support the Pasifika Youth Cup 2025 β help us bring this community rugby event to life! πΊπ![]()
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π When: Fri 28 β Sun 30 November 2025![]()
π Where: Whalan Reserve, Whalan![]()
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Volunteer duties may include and are not limited to:![]()
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-Set up & pack down![]()
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-Runners between fields![]()
-Event staff support![]()
-General duties![]()
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π Adult volunteers must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC).![]()
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ποΈ Applications close: Friday 7 November![]()
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Successful applicants will be notified by SJRU![]()
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π Apply here: forms.gle/7urhn169aZ75EtNM6![]()
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Come be part of the magic behind the scenes. We canβt wait to have you on board!![]()
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Wishing all our Sydney Junior players the best of luck over the next 4 days at 7s State champs! Looking forward to continuing the 7s season when you all get back!β³ Tomorrow it begins.![]()
1 town. 4 days. 121 teams.![]()
Weβre taking over Mudgee π₯π![]()
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π₯ PASIFIKA MERCH π₯![]()
The hype hasnβt stopped, and neither has the shop πβ¨![]()
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Training Tees, Bucket Hats, Match Balls β make sure youβre game-day ready for Pasifika Youth Cup 2025! ππ![]()
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β‘ Online ONLY β no sales at the event β‘![]()
β° Orders close October 3rd for pre-event delivery![]()
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π₯ OFFICIAL SJRU PASIFIKA MERCH DROP π₯![]()
The shop is NOW OPEN! πβ¨![]()
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Get kitted out for the Pasifika Youth Cup 2025 β but donβt wait! To receive your merch in time for the event, orders must be placed by October 3rd. β°![]()
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β‘ This is ONLINE ONLY β there will be no sales at the event. β‘![]()
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Lock yours in now before itβs too late ![]()
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π΄π PASIFIKA YOUTH CUP 2025 ππ΄![]()
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Weβre calling on interstate & overseas Pasifika teams to be part of this yearβs tournament!![]()
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Eligible age groups:![]()
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π Teams must be from outside Sydney Metro![]()
π© Express your interest now via the form below β¬οΈ![]()
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π₯ Big stage. Big smiles. π₯![]()
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Our SJRU Minis kicked off Wallabies v Argentina with an on-field clinic at Allianz Stadium πβ¨![]()
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An experience theyβll carry forever - the future of rugby shining bright! ππ![]()
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π¨ BIG NEWS FOR RUGBY IN NSW π¨![]()
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This morning, some of our juniors joined the press conference where the NSW Government announced a $10 million investment into the Menβs Rugby World Cup 2027 Legacy Program π![]()
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This game-changing commitment will:![]()
π Upgrade community facilities![]()
π± Grow rugby across Western Sydney, the Hunter, South Coast & Riverina![]()
πͺ Support players, coaches, referees & volunteers![]()
π Expand inclusion programs for women & girls, First Nations, Pasifika, Pride & people with a disability![]()
π Inspire the next generation through RWC 2027 activations![]()
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The benefits of hosting the World Cup will last long after the final whistle. Keep an eye out for more details on how your club can get involved πβ¨![]()
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