Junior Tigers – Easts Rugby Union

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Registrations for the 2025 Junior Rugby season are open!

Volunteers are encouraged to apply for roles such as coach or manager across various age groups, from Tiger Cubs to U15s, including Girls’ 7s and XVs. Applicants are asked to provide relevant qualifications and experience, including whether they hold a Blue Card.

If you’re passionate about rugby and keen to support the next generation of players, get involved now!

Click ‘Register’ in the menu options

Click ‘Find a Club’

When asked ‘Who would you like to register?‘
click on the correct profile to be registered

Each player will need to be registered separately

New players will need to click Link a New Person

Search Easts RUC Brisbane (Juniors)

For U10 – U16 players, select XVs Juniors for Registration Type

For Junior Colts players select ‘Junior Colts’ for Registration Type

For Girls 7s players, select ‘Girls 7s’ for Registration type

For Girls XVs players, select ‘Girls XVs’ for registration type

For U6-U7, select ‘Get into Rugby – Tri-time’ for registration type

For Tiger Cubs, select ‘Get into Rugby – Walla’ for registration type

Follow the prompts and update personal details (if necessary)

Update or fill in any additional details

Update or fill in any emergency contact details

Tick ‘I have read and agree to the National terms and conditions‘ box

Pay registration when prompted at the gateway by credit/debit card or ZipPay options.

Once complete, Registration Successful will pop up to confirm your registration.

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USE FAIR PLAY VOUCHER

TIGER CUBS U6 & U7 U8 & U9 U10–U12 U13–U16 JUNIOR GIRLS

For our introduction to Rugby Program is designed to introduce children under the age of 5 to Rugby. Pony Club focusses on gross motor skills with fun-based games, all while encompassing the key elements of Rugby Union.

U4: Players born in 2021 & U5: Players born in 2020

Training: Friday Nights 4:30-5:30 (excluding school holidays)

Inclusions:

Rugby Australia, Brisbane Junior Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union Levies
Player Insurance
Training shirt and water bottle
Team photo
Medical support on game days
End of season presentation
Club Medal
Field maintenance
Club Administration

The U6 & U7 age groups are introduced to basic rugby skills through a non-contact 6-a-side competition scheduled by the BJRU. The competition is mixed and is a great opportunity for a first taste of Rugby.

U6: Players born in 2019 & U7: Players born in 2018

Training: Friday nights 5:00-6:00pm

Games: Saturday Mornings from 8:00 AM

Inclusions:

Rugby Australia, Brisbane Junior Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union Levies
Player Insurance
Training shirt and water bottle
Team photo
Medical support on game days
End of season presentation
Club Medal
Field maintenance
Club Administration

Note: There are NO games during the school holidays

The U8 & U9 age groups then progress to a 7-a-side and 10-a-side tackle competition respectively. Sides play within BJRU organised fixtures, with rules adhering to the ARU and World Rugby Pathway competition laws.

U8: Players born in 2017 & U9: Players born in 2016

Training: U8 Friday nights 5:00-6:00pm | U9 Friday Night 6:00-7:00pm

Games: Saturday mornings from 9:20 AM

Games: Saturday Mornings from 10:20 AM

Inclusions:

Rugby Australia, Brisbane Junior Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union Levies
Player Insurance
Training shirt and water bottle
Team photo
Medical support on game days
End of season presentation
Club Medal
Field maintenance
Club Administration

Note: There are NO games during the school holiday

The first state of Rugby on a full-sized field. U10-U12 Pathway laws have been developed to increase activity levels for maximum participation and enjoyment. The Pathway provides an integrated and consistent approach to the development of U6 to U12 players, coaches and referees nationally. In the U10 and U11 age groups grading does not occur. However, in U12 the club undertakes grading across the whole cohort to alleviate potential safety concerns.

U10: Players born in 2015 & U11: Players born in 2014 & U12: Players born in 2013

Training: Friday nights 6:00-7:00pm

U10 – Games: Sunday morning from 8:00am

U11 – Games: Sunday Mornings from 8:00 AM

Inclusions:

Rugby Australia, Brisbane Junior Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union Levies
Player Insurance
Referee and Match fees
Training shirt and water bottle
Team photo
Medical support on game days
End of season presentation
Field maintenance
Club Administration

Note: There are NO games during the school holidays.

Full U19 laws, with graded competition scheduled by the BJRU. Games are further intended to develop individual skills, fitness and teamwork of all players in accordance with their age and understanding of the game.

U13: Players born in 2012 & U14: Players born in 2011 & U15: Players born in 2010 & U16: Players born in 2009

Training: Wednesday nights from 6pm
Games: Sunday Mornings from 8:00 AM

Inclusions:

Rugby Australia, Brisbane Junior Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union Levies
Player Insurance
Referee and Match fees
Training shirt and water bottle
Team photo
Medical support on game days
End of season presentation
Club Medal
Field maintenance
Club Administration

Note: There are NO games during the school holidays

Training Wednesday Night 5th March
Skill Development Round 1 : 9th March
SKD Rd 2 – 16th March
SKD Rd 3 – 23rd March
SKD Rd 4 – 30th March

Term 2

Training Wednesday Night 24th April
Gala Day 1 – 27th April
Gala Day 2 – 4th May
Round Games: Rd 1 – 11th May – 22nd June
Finals: 27th June

Easts Tigers Committee

Age Group Co-ordinators

Rugby Administration

Latest news

Match Reports

Match Report – Tigers gallop into Hospital Cup major semi-final

Greg Davis 10/08/2025

BY GREG DAVIS The Stara Easts Tigers are 80 minutes away from a berth in the 2025 StoreLocal Hospital Cupgrand final after roaring into the major semi-final with a rollicking rollercoaster ride thatfinished with a 50-31 rout of GPS at Yoku Road. The Tigers will now take on Brothers in the major semi-final at Sunnybank this Sunday withthe winner earning a direct ticket to the Hospital Cup’s big dance at Ballymore on 31 August.Wests and Bond will face-off in the sudden-death minor semi-final – a fixture that Eastswere staring down the barrel of after a sluggish start in the Round...

Match Reports

Match Report – Guess who’s back, back again? Nuku’s back…tell a friend

Greg Davis 04/08/2025

BY GREG DAVIS POWERHOUSE no.8 Nuku Swerling returned to his bullocking, bone-crunching andblockbusting best as the Stara Easts Tigers completed a clean sweep of home games in 2025with the 36-21 victory over Sunnybank in Round 17 of the StoreLocal Hospital Cup. Eight times this year, the Tigers crossed the white line onto David Wilson Field and eighttimes, they emerged triumphant. Defending the hallowed home turf at Bottomley Park has been a major focus for the Tigersplayers and coaching staff throughout the campaign and they successfully repelled theireighth visitor with Swerling terrorising the Dragons at regular intervals. After a blistering start...

Match Day Program

MATCH DAY PROGRAM – EASTS v SUNNYBANK RD17

Clubland Admin LM 02/08/2025

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROGRAM

FAQ’s

How does my child register to play rugby?

If your child is new to the club, you will need to attend junior sign on day on TBD and bring your childs birth certificate or passport. Registration is all completed through Rugby Xplorer which is an app you can download in the apple or google store.

What is the grading process?

Players will be viewed whilst in training sessions as well as during the six trial game/skill development games. The grading process is extensive, run by a group of independent volunteers and chaired by an Easts Rugby Staff member.

Our grading volunteers, along with myself will be present at training sessions and allocated at the venues of where the above-listed trial games and skill development rounds are taking place. It is worth noting that our volunteer coaches are not involved in the selection of players for teams.

Throughout the course of the trial game and skill development rounds, teams will be selected on a week-by-week basis. Players may find they move between teams during this period- just because a player is picked in a coloured squad one trial week does not mean they will remain there for the season. The final squads will not be finalised until the completion of the final skill development rounds.

Where are games played?

Games are played all over the Brisbane region, here is a list of locations –

Can I use my fairplay voucher?

Yes Easts Rugby are a registered club with the QLD Government Fair Play initiative. Please click the link to our fairplay voucher instructions on how to claim.

How can I get involved in the club?

In a community our size, the efforts of our volunteers play a pivotal role in the success of our club. Throughout the season we require volunteers for canteen, coffee support, merchandise and bar roles. Please sign up with the link to register your interest

Can my child play down an age group?

Upon assessment of their physical development, ability, and experience, a player may receive dispensation to participate in an age grade that is one year below, or one year above, their eligible age grade. There is a $135 fee when applying for dispensation this is enforced by Brisbane Junior Rugby. Dispensation is completed by an independent coach and cannot be a coach for the club.

Example: A player turning 15 in the relevant calendar year is already eligible to play in the Under 15 and Under 16 age grades. With approved dispensation, the player may be able to participate in the Under 14 age grade (one year below), or Under 17 age grade (one year above).