Photo gallery from NSW Waratahs v Reds Super Rugby U16s battle and U15 series

Ruby’s rising stars were in the spotlight in two big battles which had everything from fightbacks to scoring sensations and rugged defence. Best photos from the Waratahs v Reds U16s, U15 battles

Top shot of Wesley Moala. Pictures: Julian Andrews.

There were big hits, powerful runs and forwards working overtime.

There were also blistering runs, multiple scorers and one speedster who went over four times.

There were also mixed results with the U15s NSW Waratahs falling to the Queensland Reds in the second outing of their two game series and the Waratahs setting up their victory in Super Rugby U16s with a memorable first half.

The double headers between NSW and Queensland in Sydney threw a spotlight on the most talented junior rugby players in the country.

It also produced some memorable moments and some fabulous photos (SEE BELOW).

The Waratahs U16s have also secured their spot in the decider of their competition with their at Forshaw Park in southern Sydney.

Try time for Waratahs player Cooper Williams with a forwards push.

Charlie Xuereb matching up against bigger Reds rival, Picture: Julian Andrews.

“It nice to have that put away,’’ said coach Matt Evrard,

The Waratahs U16s, undefeated for the past three years, have a bye round before heading to Melbourne for their next outing of the year.

Reds player Matti Gill.

It is expected they will have a return battle with the Queensland Reds in the grand final of the Super Rugby U19s.

The U15s have now completed their rep commitments after a win and a loss in the annual battle between the Waratahs and Reds.

The NSW Waratahs v Reds in the Super Rugby U16s.

Hugo Lestrange on a charging run

Reds player Charlie Meredith

Big Hugo Lestrange barging through.

Wilson Ruthven

Riley Paki in the zone.

Follow me! Cooper Williams

Charlie Xuereb Reds player

Hugo Lestrange

Riley Paki

Waratahs player Harry Dowling

Cooper Williams with a forwards push over try

Asher Chapman had a great day out with his four tries in Super Rugby U16s.

Riley Paki

Izak Holmes

Finn Hannon on his way to scoring.

Harry Dowling is going nowhere!

Hugo Lestrange takes some taking down.

Cooper Williams

Josaiah Manuofetoa gets a pass away

Payton Tarau R

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Seth Chapman.

Payton Tarau

Marlee Thomas gets collared!

Payton Tarau

Christopher Suaalii, right. in action.

Ethan Mullins was one of the Waratahs standouts

Reds player Knight Tanielu

LucasVillate-Gallagher on the burst. Pictures: Julian Andrews.

Waratahs player Ziyon Lepolo

Cruz Holmes tackles Reds player Joshua Andrews

Reds player Stanley Grellman who was one of their scorers

Reds player Matti Gill

Khan Jackson puts a big hit on Reds player Digby Loane.

Wesley Moala in the thick of it.

Josiah Manuofetoa is sent to the bin

Ethan Mullins catches Reds player William Jessiman

Lorrima Ravouvou Seuseu

Originally published as Photo gallery from NSW Waratahs v Reds Super Rugby U16s battle and U15 series