New England Junior Rugby Union

31/05/2026

🏉 State Champs preparation is underway! 💪

Our U14s, U16s and U18s have been putting in the hard work at training as they prepare to represent New England at the NSW Junior Rugby State Championships.

The commitment, effort and teamwork on display has been outstanding, and we can’t wait to see these players pull on the NEJRU jersey with pride.

Good luck to all players, coaches, managers and families as we count down to State Champs! 💚💛

30/05/2026

🏉 A huge thank you to Professionals Armidale Real Estate for supporting NEJRU through their BBQ for a Cause today at the PCYC Markets in the Mall.

Every sausage sandwich purchased helps support junior rugby across the New England region and creates more opportunities for our young players to play, develop and represent our region.

If you’re in town this morning, drop by, grab a bite and support a great local cause. 🌭💙

Join us today for Professionals Armidale’s BBQ for a Cause from 8am as part of the PCYC Armidale Markets in the Mall in the Mall!

This month, all funds raised will go towards supporting New England Junior Rugby Union as they continue to grow local rugby and create more opportunities for junior players across our region.

Come down, have a chat, grab a sausage sandwich and support a great local cause!

30/05/2026

🏉 2026 NEJRU State Championships Teams Announced 🏉

Congratulations to all players selected to represent New England Junior Rugby Union at the 2026 NSW Junior Rugby State Championships.

After a strong trial process, we are proud to announce our U13, U14, U16 and U18 Boys teams who will wear the NEJRU jersey with pride and represent our region on the state stage.

Thank you to our coaches, managers, selectors, volunteers and families who have supported the program so far. We also extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors whose support helps make opportunities like this possible for our young players.

We wish all players and staff the very best as preparations continue for the Championships. Represent your region with pride, respect and passion.

29/05/2026

🏉 Congratulations to all New England players selected in the NSW Country teams!

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work, dedication and talent of these young athletes. We are incredibly proud to see New England so strongly represented on the state stage.

Your selection is not only a reward for your commitment to the game, but also an inspiration to the next generation of rugby players across our region.

Well done to all players, coaches and families involved. We can’t wait to see you represent NSW Country with pride! 👏💙

26/05/2026

Schools, it’s time to get your girls involved in Rugby Her Way 💙🩷

Rugby Her Way is designed specifically for female participants, creating a fun, supportive and confidence-building environment for girls of all skill levels to learn and enjoy rugby.

With both contact and Tri Tag options available, it’s a great opportunity for schools to introduce more girls to rugby in an inclusive and engaging way.

The program is also available through Sporting Schools Rugby 7s funding 🙌

Get in touch today to bring Rugby Her Way to your school.

Please pass this on to any other schools or contacts within your school network.

25/05/2026

🏉 ROUND 4 – WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY 🔥

Boys & Girls are back in action this Wednesday night at Doody Park 💪

Another huge night of junior rugby across both fields as teams continue to build the competition and grow the game across New England 👊

📍 Doody Park
🖤 West Field – Boys
🤍 East Field – Girls

🌭 Canteen available on the night

Get down and support the next generation 🔥

24/05/2026

🏉 U16s & U18s putting in the work.

Training hard and building towards State Champs 2026 💪🔥

24/05/2026

A huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for supporting NEJRU and junior rugby across the New England region throughout the 2026 season 🏉

We are incredibly grateful for the support from:

• Armidale Automotive Group
• Stroud Homes New England
• AD Commodities
• Pandas Plumbing & Gas
• Fleet Helicopters
• Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Armidale Mower & Chainsaw Centre
• McKemey Family Farms
• Ironbark Advice
• Anytime Fitness

Your support helps create opportunities for young players, strengthens our rugby community, and continues to grow the game across regional NSW.

Because of businesses like yours, we can continue building something special for junior rugby in New England.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to a fantastic 2026 season together 🙌

21/05/2026

📸 VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER WANTED

In light of National Volunteer Week, NEJRU is putting the call out for another amazing volunteer to join our team.

We are looking for someone who would be interested in helping photograph and video our Wednesday night games throughout the season.

Would you like to be our weekly game-day photographer/videographer?

This volunteer role would involve capturing moments from our Wednesday night competition — action shots, team moments, sideline atmosphere, short videos and content that helps showcase the great things happening in junior rugby across New England.

You don’t need to be a professional — just someone who enjoys taking photos/videos and wants to help support local junior sport.

This is a great opportunity to:

📸 Support junior rugby in our region
🎥 Build experience in sports photography/content creation
🏉 Be part of the NEJRU community
🙌 Help promote our players, teams and competition

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please send us a message.

We’d love to have you involved.

20/05/2026

🏉 ROUND 3 WRAPPED UP 🔥

What a night of Wednesday Night Rugby at Doody Park!

Great to see our Boys & Girls teams out on the field, giving it everything and continuing to build junior rugby across New England 💪

A special thank you to Farrer for heading up the hill and supporting the competition. Your involvement helps strengthen rugby across the New England region and creates more opportunities for kids to get out on the field and play the game.

A big thank you as well to all players, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters who came along tonight.

🌭 Thanks also to everyone who supported the canteen.

Plenty more rugby to come 👊