Dragons debutant Vili Fifita hoping to be toast of the NRL
It’s a testament to how much Viliami Fifita loves rugby league that this rising star gave up something he loves almost as much to become a NRL debutant in the first round of the 2024 season.
It’s a testament to how much Viliami Fifita loves rugby league that this rising star gave up something he loves almost as much to become a NRL debutant in the first round of the 2024 season.
If things had just been a little different – and his shoulder more stable – this young gun might have been racing for a spot in the Roosters this NRL season – not a medal at the Paris Olympics.
There were tries galore, send-offs and some head-turning moves from another as the next generation of rugby battled in the annual Waratahs U18s v Reds grudge match. PHOTO GALLERY
They are the results and stats that should have the Waratahs opposition on high alert as the Super W season approaches. Gallery, result wrap from their latest outing.
A talented rugby league teen was a standout as the Waratahs went on a try-scoring blitz in a Super Rugby U16s big bash with the Melbourne Rebels. Stars, standouts, result wrap.
Teens in the Super Rugby U19 series are vying for more than just match wins with Junior Wallabies squad spots on the line. Skills selectors want to see improved, plus round one result wrap.
They blasted through their opener of the Super Rugby U16 competition but the young Waratahs have been told to stay on high alert against a team with plenty are to prove in round two.
The Waratahs U15 coach is forecasting a “fight” between his youngsters for starting spots in the team to play the Queensland Reds in their two-game series.
It’s got a new name and a new generation of youngsters about to hit the big stage for the first time. The Super Rugby 16s series also has a sensational trio of league players in the NSW Waratahs.
Schoolboy stars of the recent Waratahs v Reds battle have been rewarded with selection in their first Australian Test squad. But there’s a couple of big names missing. See who made the cut.
They are the teenage rugby stars working to be “winning Wallabies” in the next few years now facing their biggest test to date – beating their New Zealand opposites. TEAM NAMED
He’s the teen speedster who knocked back overtures from NRL club and didn’t believe his dad played high level footy until he saw a photo. Now he’s trying to emulate his feats.
The Waratahs are tipping a fired up and ferocious under 18s Reds side for their rugby rematch in Sydney with one particular player with rave reviews on NSW’s radar. SQUADS, POLL
Fast, unbelievable passing, tough. The best young footy players in the NSW CHS system have been identified for the upcoming Australian secondary schools rugby league championships.
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