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Treyvon Pritchard. Action from the the Queensland Reds and New South Wales Waratahs academy bout. Picture: Stephen Archer.

Big futures: Who are the Aussie U18 Rugby Sevens golden studs?

From 32 hopefuls to 13 champions-in-waiting: Australia’s most promising young rugby sevens teens will battle for glory across the ditch this December. Read an insight into all members of the Australian Under-18 squad out for blood at the Global Youth Sevens.

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Dylan Terblanche. ACT Brumbies vs QLD U16s, Saturday, 5 October 2024, Photo Credit: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography.

Who’s who? The Qld Reds U17s and Aus 16s set for blockbuster

The Reds Under-17s will give the Australian Under-16s a red hot run for their money when the two teams butt horns at Wests on Thursday. Meet the two promising squads here.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm makes a break to score a try during the round nine NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium, on May 04, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Career over? Paps shuts down NRL return despite R360 collapse

Ryan Papenhuyzen has ruled out returning to the NRL next year and says he can’t imagine playing professional sport again after walking out on his Storm contract.

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02/11/2025. News Local. Sport. Wahroonga, Sydney, NSW. Action pics from the Super Rugby U16s Grand Final NSW Waratahs vs Queensland Reds at Knox Grammar School. Pics shows: ***TRY*** Waratahs player: Payton Tarau bursts through to the third of his hatrick of tries in the first half. Reds player: Pics by Julian Andrews.

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Crystal ball! Meet the teenrugby guns part of a brighter Wallabies future

In the wake of a string of awful international losses by the Wallabies there is still some good news for rugby fans with 16 of Australian teenagers right now identified. Check out the list

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Angus Scott -Young of Northampton Saints looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on November 04, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Son of a gun arrives! Track every NSW Waratahs signing

The son of a famous Wallaby gun has returned from overseas and is among the latest to ink their future in sky blue. Follow all the latest moves and news with our NSW Waratahs signing tracker.

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Dean Mumm with his sons Rupert (left) and Alfie Picture: Supplied

Rugby star’s unimaginable loss: ‘Only 2 of our 6 children survived’

Former rugby union player Dean Mumm opens up in a heartbreaking and emotional piece about how he and his wife are the proud parents of six children — only two of whom they get to raise at home.

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Souths player Trevor King Colts club rugby union between Souths and Norths. Saturday March 25, 2023. Picture, John Gass

30 UNDER 21: First grade club rugby’s best emerging talent

Young talent time: Who were the top rugby rookies aged 21 or below contesting the StoreLocal Hospital Cup first grade competition? The best of the best named here from all nine clubs.

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Saturday, April, 26,2025. QLD_wsn_firstfinals_wk50, Meninga Cup, Semi Final, Norths Devils V Mackay Cutters played at Kayo Sports Stadium. Photography by Stephen Archer Adaquix-Jeremiah Watts-Luke.

SEQ school sport footy prodigies: 100 top teens who tore it up in ‘25

School sport prodigies: Here are more than 100 of the finest female and male rugby and rugby league prodigies we had the joy of watching in 2025. See who starred here.

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02/11/2025. News Local. Sport. Wahroonga, Sydney, NSW. Action pics from the Super Rugby U16s Grand Final NSW Waratahs vs Queensland Reds at Knox Grammar School. Pics shows: ***TRY*** Waratahs player: Cooper Williams scores Reds player: Pics by Julian Andrews.

Top shot! Waratahs incredible teenage stars in action

There were big hits, lung-busting runs, tries galore and raucous celebrations. The NSW Waratahs have added the Super Rugby U16 trophy to their cabinet. Photo gallery from Reds battle.

Waratahs v Reds grand final. Picture: Hugo Carr.

Waratahs young bloods extend special junior rugby win streak

They are part of a new wave of rugby talent set to ignite – and excite – in the not to distant future. The Super Rugby U16 Waratahs top talent and extraordinary winning streak.

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Payton Tarau is one to watch in the decider. Picture: Supplied

Strike force! ‘Lethal’ Super Rugby U16 players to watch

A young gun tipped to be in a future rugby and league tug-of-war is back for the Waratahs in the Super Rugby U16 grand final. But he’s just one of the ‘lethal’ players to watch. TEAM LIST

11/10/25. News Local. Sport. Sylvania Waters, Sydney, NSW Action pics from the Super Rugby MenÃs U16 Round 2 2025 between NSW Waratahs v Reds. Pic shows: ***TRY*** WaratahÃs player Asher Chapman Reds player Pics by Julian Andrews.

Stats right! Top teenagers revealed ahead of Super Rugby U16 decider

It’s no surprise the NSW Waratahs are taking on the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby U16 decider. The standout players, scorers, defenders and statistical stars revealed.

What is R360? The rebel rugby competition is set to shake up the sport.

What is R360? What you need to know about the rebel rugby comp

It’s the rebel rugby competition set to shake up the sport – with players offered mega-bucks to jump ship. But what is R360? How will it affect Australian sport? All your questions answered inside.

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Tane Edmed's crazy journey from the Shute Shield to Twickenham inside six months.

How one Wallaby went from club rugby to Twickenham in six months

After being relegated to club rugby just months ago, Wallabies five-eighth Tane Edmed stands on the brink of the biggest test of his career at Twickenham.

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11/10/25. News Local. Sport. Sylvania Waters, Sydney, NSW Action pics from the Super Rugby MenÃs U16 Round 2 2025 between NSW Waratahs v Reds. Pic shows: WaratahÃs player Hugo Lestrange on a charging run Reds player Pics by Julian Andrews.

Red socks, treat ban. Rising star ready for Super Rugby U16 grand finale

Hugo Lestrange loves having mates come to games but there’s not really that much point them cheering for this weird reason. Super Rugby U16 latest ahead of the Waratahs v Reds grand final

Warringah sprung a Grand Final upset in beating Eastern Suburbs to claim the 2025 Shute Shield. Picture: Supplied

How Shute Shield plans to deal with R360 defectors

Sydney Rugby Union faces crucial decisions about how to handle players joining the rebel R360 competition – and it’s firming up plans to deal with any raids.

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The Waratahs are in the grand final of Super Rugby U16s.

Red alert! Rugby’s hottest teens strike again with 328 points in four games

They have racked up a staggering 328 points across four games in Super Rugby U16s. The rampaging teenagers chasing the Super Rugby U16s title this weekend.

Denver Bradford. Action from the Super Rugby Under-16s round four game between the Queensland Reds and Western Force. Picture: Rugby Australia.

Reds rugby grand final fever: U16s report card, top players

A strong team of teen titans that boasts a bright future for rugby in Queensland scored top marks in our Queensland Reds academy report card ahead of the Super Rugby Under-16s grand final. See which players have caught the eye so far this season.

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James Martens on the way to try for Queensland Reds against Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights as part of International Rugby Weekend hosted by Downs Rugby at Toowoomba Sports Ground, Saturday, October 18, 2025. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Do Queensland have the best young players in Super Rugby?

The promise of the Queensland Reds Academies’ brightest prospects adds an exciting pulse into the club’s preparations entering the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Here are the names to blackbook.

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FILE - Japan's Eddie Jones watches his players warm-up before the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between France and Japan at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

How Wallabies overcame Eddie saga to seal historic Japan deal

Australia is nearing a historic agreement with Japan that even the disastrous Eddie Jones saga couldn’t derail. Phil Waugh explains what it means, and his long history with the controversial coach.

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RA wanted him to be a Waratah — he chose Queensland anyway

For the second time in as many years, Rugby Australia pushed Carter Gordon towards NSW Waratahs. Instead, he joined Queensland Reds — where there is already a playmaking logjam. Jamie Pandaram finds out why.

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GPS First XV rugby union between BSHS and Churchie. Saturday August 23, 2025. Picture, John Gass

Ponga 2.0: Churchie schoolboy set for Reds start, not exam block

Forget 2014 Kalyn Ponga. 2025 Treyvon Pritchard is just as good and the Queensland Reds have swiftly selected the teen top gun at fullback for its annual clash against Japanese team the Saitama Wild Knights. More here on the making of the Aussie U18’s ace.

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11/10/25. News Local. Sport. Sylvania Waters, Sydney, NSW Action pics from the Super Rugby MenÃs U15 Round 2 2025 between NSW Waratahs v Reds. Pic shows: WaratahÃs player Wesley Moala Reds player Pics by Julian Andrews.

What a ripper! Top photos of Waratahs v Reds in U16, U15 battles

Ruby’s rising stars were in the spotlight in two big battles which had everything from fightbacks to scoring sensations and rugged defence. Best photos from the Waratahs v Reds U16s, U15 battles

Carter Gordon has been called up for the Spring Tour.

Wallabies rush code-hopping playmaker into Spring Tour squad

After playing just one NRL game following a code-switch, Carter Gordon will make a stunning return to the Wallabies after Rugby Australia paid $100,000 to secure his release from the Titans.

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11/10/25. News Local. Sport. Sylvania Waters, Sydney, NSW Action pics from the Super Rugby MenÃs U16 Round 2 2025 between NSW Waratahs v Reds. Pic shows: WaratahÃs player Riley Paki Reds player Pics by Julian Andrews.

Tries galore but grit creates big scare in Waratahs v Reds U16s

The Waratahs might have two of the fastest and flashiest in the game but their old rivals showed they have plenty of grit when the chips are down. Waratahs v Reds Super Rugby U16s wrap

Super Rugby U16s Round 2 NSW Waratahs v Western Force at Pittwater Rugby Park, Warriewood - Sunday 5 October 2025

‘I shared this dream with him’: Teen rugby gun out to honour father

If there’s a young gun born to play rugby it’s Kaiasi Talakai and the rising stars has a very personal motivation for wanting to be the best he can after a family tragedy. U16 team list

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Payne Haas, and R360's empty seats.

R360 is a soulless financial disaster whose damage will last years

While R360 waves millions at elite players, the competition cannot buy what matters most. And when it fails, rugby union and the NRL will have survived, albeit with some lasting damage.

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Super Rugby U16s Round 2 NSW Waratahs v Western Force at Pittwater Rugby Park, Warriewood - Sunday 5 October 2025

Rugby’s top teenagers in extraordinary show of force

Scoring sensations, speedsters and a point scoring gun – these teenagers have the footy world at their feet and a third straight Super Rugby U16s title in their sights. Stars, standouts, wrap

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: James Slipper of the Wallabies walks off the field for his final game through a guard of honour during The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between Australia Wallabies and New Zealand All Blacks at Optus Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wallabies legend bids farewell – and hints at post-playing plan

James Slipper has retired from international rugby as Australia’s most-capped player – but he doesn’t plan on quietly fading into retirement.

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Ben Volavola has signed with the Qld Reds Picture: Leicester Tigers

Wallabies window open as Fiji star Volavola returns to Super Rugby

Fijiian international and former Waratah and Rebel, Ben Volavola is ready to return to Super Rugby with a new approach and hasn’t ruled out a Wallabies switch.

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