COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent for the second straight year.
The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships kick off this weekend, Sunday 13 July.
The week-long competition will be held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, with the championships showcasing future NRL and NRLW stars.
The Under 18s Girls age group will feature eight teams, while the Under 18s Boys age group will feature six teams as they play off for national titles.
The National Championships have long been an integral part of the NRL’s talent identification program, providing an important stepping-stone for many current NRL and NRLW players.
It has had a long-standing reputation as an important conduit for the development of Australia’s future professional and senior players, showcasing the rugby league stars of tomorrow in tournament conditions.
Tim White, who is the 2024 Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships Boys National Coach and President of the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Rugby League, said the championships are a flagship event on the Australian schools calendar.
“This unique tournament allows participants to step away from their grassroots school teams and into an elite environment with other players and coaches from their state or territory association,” he said.
“Teams are competing for not just the prestigious National Championship title, but also for the attention of the national teams’ selectors.
“As we converge on Coffs Harbour, let us celebrate the journey of these remarkable footballers and the countless hours of dedication that have brought them to this moment.”
By Aiden BURGESS
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