Over the Long Weekend, four of the Southern Inland Rugby Union Junior teams headed to Dubbo (U14s Boys and Girls) and Parramatta (U16s Boys and Girls) to play in the NSW Junior State Championships.

2025 was the first year SIRU fielded Girls Representative Teams to play alongside the Boys teams.

Our teams came up against a wide variety of opposition including; ACT, Central Coast, Central North, Central West, Far North Coast, Gordon, Hunter, Illawarra, Manly, Mid North Coast, Parramatta, South Coast & Monaro, and Warringah.

Our teams all featured in the Plate Division of the State Championships, a significant improvement compared to their involvement in 2024.

Notably both Girls Team featured in the Plate Semi Finals, with both falling just short of a chance at the silverware.

Results aside, all teams came away from their experience at the Tournament and in the lead up to it with an improvement in skills, teamwork, and overall camaraderie amongst a group of individuals who wouldn't have gotten the chance to play together if it wasn't for these opportunities.

SIRU would like to thank NSW Junior Rugby Union for a fantastic tournament, and Rugby Club Foundation for supporting the Tournament.

We would also like to thank our Sponsors who continue to support our programs both financially and with equipment.

U12s were unfortunately postponed, so keep tuned for updates for them leading into their Tournament from 12th to 14th July!

SOUTHERN INLAND RUGBY UNION