Live stream: Rugby’s rising stars ready to break records at 2024 Pacific Youth Rugby Festival

The future Wallabies, Wallaroos, All Blacks and Black Ferns will be out in force, among a host of other budding stars across many pacific nations at the annual Pacific Youth Rugby Festival. Find out how you can watch nearly 150 games LIVE and EXCLUSIVE.

The Pacific Youth Rugby Festival will make a triumphant, record-breaking return to the rugby fields of Brisbane in October.

Could it be the year of the Springbok or will the Queensland Kiwis young guns take inspiration from a Bledisloe and Olympic Rugby 7s triumph?

Don’t forget about the AU Superstars as well who will be chasing back-to-back titles in the Under-18 Boys division after they upstaged tournament heavyweights Queensland Fiji last year.

Then there are the newcomers Queensland Indigenous Pasifika who will have teams in both the Under-16 and Under-18 girls competitions.

For the third-straight year KommunityTV will exclusively live stream every match from the Pacific Youth Rugby Championships from October 18-20.

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Pacific Youth Rugby Festival - U/16 Boys QLD Fiji Vs Australia Superstars Brendale Friday 27th October 2023 David Clark

It is understood to be a record-breaking year for the tournament with an almost 50 per cent growth in teams year on year.

With well over 1000 junior players from across 60 different teams to take the field, from under-10s through to under-18s, chances are there are more than a couple of future Wallabies, Wallaroos, All Blacks and Black Ferns set to take the field.

Pacific Youth Rugby Festival - U/14 Girls QLD Barbarians Vs Australian Superstars Brendale Friday 27th October 2023 David Clark

But PYRF organiser Kristin Dunn said it was about much more than just the performances on field.

“We are thrilled to see the Pacific Youth Rugby Festival grow each year, not just in numbers, but in the diversity and talent of our participants,” Dunn said.

“This event is more than just a rugby tournament; it’s a celebration of the rich cultural tapestry that defines our community. We have teams representing a wide range of backgrounds, including New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and South Africa.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for these young players, many of whom are first or second-generation Australians, to connect with their heritage through the sport they love.”

KommunityTV’s coverage of the PYRF will include nearly 150 matches across a big three days of action at Albany Creek Rugby Fields, with all five fields covered across the weekend.

The coverage concludes with the grand final match-ups across each division on Sunday.

The race to the girls Under-16 and Under-18 titles appears to be wide open with reigning champions Marist Ryze opting against chasing the gold again in 2024.

It won’t weaken the competition in the girls ranks at all with Queensland Fiji, AU Superstars, Queensland Kiwis, Queensland Barbarians and Queensland Indigenous Pasifika all registering teams in both age groups.