Juniors
JUNIOR TIGERS
Expressions of Interest 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!
For more details, visit:
Tiger Cubs
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:
U6 & U7
The U6 & U7 age groups are introduced to basic rugby skills through a non-contact 7-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
Games: Saturday Mornings from 8:00 AM
U8 & U9
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: Friday nights at
Games: Saturday mornings from 9:20 AM
U10-U12s
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
Games: Sundays
U13 – U16s
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: Sundays
Girls XVS – Gem Series
Girls 7s – In 2024, the BJRU will run an 8-week Girl’s 7s tournament taking place in Term 3. To register your interest for this contact the club at [email protected]
