National U16, U19 rugby championships Rd 3 standouts, result wrap, ladder, photo gallery

It’s no surprise one club has more players in the spotlight after the third round of the National U16, U19 rugby championships. State of play ahead of round four.

Things are heating up in the national U16, U19 national rugby championships. Pics: Julian Andrews

Waratah young guns have been rewarded for more success on the field in the national rugby championships by having the spotlight ahead of their weekend bye.

Junior Wallabies coach Nathan Grey put nine Waratahs in his Team of the Week after the under 16s matches and five from the Tahs in his in his under 19s selections.

This means the Gen Blue players snared almost half the spots in the two Teams of the Week revealed on rugby.com.au.

Max Meagher (2), Edwin Langi (3), Luca Cleverley (6), Marshall Le Maitre (7), Alex Conti (10), Charlie Poynton (11), Joe Walsh (12), Leo Jacques (13) and Mitch Woods (15) all made the cut in the 16s.

Oskar Hicks (5) and Clem Halaholo (6) were named in the 19s along with teammates Dan Nelson (9), Jack Bowen (10) and Tom Morrison (14).

Clem Halaholo a man on a mission

Speedsters and a “Tank” in Sevens heaven

Clem Halaholo in the National U19 round three match last weekend.

This was again the most from one club.

The Waratahs have the bye this round. The Rebels take on the Brumbies and the Force meet the Reds in both age group in round four.

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND THREE WRAP

MONDAY The battle to win the National U19, U16 rugby championships has intensified with the NSW Waratah Gen Blue teams unbeaten in both ages and into the decider after an interesting weekend of junior rugby action.

But who the talented Tahs will play is still very much up for grabs with upcoming matches crucial for their rivals.

While the Waratah U19 had a tougher job against the Melbourne Rebels in their match-up on Sunday, the 16s romped away to the biggest win of the entire series with a 13 try blitz against the junior Rebels.

Wins by both sides saw the Tahs remain undefeated in their three round matches.

The Queensland Reds also came up trumps in their tussles with the ACT Brumbies to keep alive their hopes of making the finals.

Tom Morrison on the burst in the U19 round three match. Pics: Julian Andrews

NATIONAL U16 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS, SCORERS, LADDER AFTER RD 3

The Waratahs lead the U16 ladder with three wins from three games on 15 points.

Western Force are second with one win and one loss from their two games and on five points.

The Reds are third with one win and one loss and also on five points.

The Rebels are next with one win and one loss on four points and the Brumbies are fifth with no wins from their three outings.

Rebels PJ Palu scores despite the Jack Matthews’s best efforts.

Rebels PJ Palu scores despite the attempted tackle by NSW Jack Matthews.

U16 WARATAHS V MELBOURNE REBELS

In round three the young Waratah’s defeated the Rebels 81-0.

Charlie Poynton, Alex Conti, Mitch Woods and Leo Jacques scored two tries each with the others scored by Edwin Langi, Ollie Aboud, Zach Fittler, Toby Brial and Daniel Meafou.

Action in the U19s match between the Waratahs and Rebels.

Toby Brial in the National U16 round three match.

U16 BRUMBIES V QUEENSLAND REDS

The Brumbies fell to the Reds 16-34 in this match-up.

Samuel Watson, Preston Laing-Sietu, John Grenfell and Cameron Philip scored for the Reds in the convincing win while Charlie O’Connell converted two.

Joseph Lonergan and Denzel Veikune scored the Brumbies tries.

Joe Walsh playing for the 16s.

NATIONAL U19 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS, SCORERS, LADDER AFTER RD 3

In the 19s competition the Waratahs are on top of the leaderboard with three wins from three games and 13 points.

The Reds are second with one win and one loss and on six points. The Brumbies are third with one win and two losses on five points.

The Rebels our next with one win and one loss and four points and Force are fifth with no win from their first two outings and on just one point.

Luca Cleverley has been in fine form in the U16 series.

U19 WARATAHS V MELBOURNE REBELS

On Sunday the Waratahs defeated the Rebels 38-27 in the under 19’s competition.

Charlie Worthington, Oskar Hicks, Will Martin, Omar Noureddine and Philip Talaileva all scored for the Waratahs.

Jack Mathews converted three in the match.

Toby Fraser (2), PJ Mauga, Iverson Tolai Tafu and David Vaihu scored for the Rebels.

David Vaihu laughing during the U19 game.

U19 BRUMBIES V QUEENSLAND REDS

The Queensland Red ran out convincing 40-3 winners over the Brumbies in their match-up.

Henry Mclaughlin-Phillips, Sam Farrar, Tim Ryan, Will McCulloch (2) and Tim Ryan scored for the Reds.

Taj Annan converted four and Mclaughlin-Phillips one.

Cullen Gray scored the Brumbies only points.

Charlie Poynton scores in the National U16 round three match.

Rebels Sebastian Sialau on the run. i

ROUND THREE TEAMS FOR NATIONAL U19, U16 RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022

U19s NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels in Sydney.

WARATAHS (1-15): Daniel Christodoulou, Max Meagher, Edwin Langi, Henry Siegmeier, Toby Brial, Luca Cleverley, Marshall Le Maitre, Ollie Aboud, Sam Blank, Alex Conti, Charlie Poynton, Joe Walsh, Leo Jaques, Charlie Heidke, Mitch Woods. Reserves: Connor Dempsey, Nick Hill, Tyler Byrne, Zion Poitaha, Daniel Meafou Darcy Brown, Zach Fittler, Tylan Berryman

REBELS (1-15): Carter Tagaloasa, Reece Paramore, Elbjorn Fiaui, Mapu Fiso, Louis Treacy, Sam Fangatua, Bobby Deo, Teina Graham, Tainui Whakaari, Finn McKay, Andrew Mulipola, Jackson Jury, Thomas Louw, Waka-Hakopa Brown-Rapana-Edwards, Joseph Vela. Reserves: Ramsey Sefo, Haze Heke, Dante Siale, Caleb Fanolua, Xander Iosefo, Jakim Ngatoko, Micah Warena, Cyrus Jr Perenise.

Jack Matthews.

Clem Halaholo.

U19s NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels in Sydney.

WARATAHS (1-15): Ave Maalo, Lulu Paea, Henry Roberts, Oskar Hicks, Fritz Jahnke-Tavana, Clem Halaholo, Will Martin, Sam Allsopp, Dan Nelson, Jack Bowen, Omar Noureddine, Charlie Worthington, Jackson Ropata, Tom Morrison, Jack Matthews. Reserves:

Harvey McGregor, Jamie Clark, Jayden Moujalli, Jackson Knight, Philip Talaileva, Tom Goddard, Paulie Manuel, Riley Hemsworth

Things are heating up in the national U16, U19 national rugby championships. Pics: Julian Andrews

REBELS (1-15) Sione Fotuaika, Martin Vaega, Patrick Lavemai, Max Johnson, Joeli Niubalavu, Eyda Haisila, Antonio Masina, Leafi Talataina, Pati Seu, Mason Gordon, Toby Fraser, David Vaihu, Divad Palu, PJ Mauga, Sebastion Sialau. Reserves: Jeremiah Sialau, Iverson Tolai-Toto, AJ Preketes, Isaac Rawaqa, Hamish Hollamby, Will Roostan, VJ Kilisi-Wulf, Jozef Ah Kuoi

Will Martin.

U16s ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds at Viking Park

BRUMBIES (1-15): Jezaiah Sega, Mackai Reedy, Maloi Terupo, Jonah Allen, Talia’uli Latukefu, Bronson Brown, Bailey Bouquianx, Harry Harrington, Jasvia Singh-Clark, Sam Chapman, Max Berry, Emmett Smith, Harry Hudson, Denzel Veikune, Joseph Lonergan. Reserves: William Cash, Tipa Vaili, Dominic Pickering, Joshua Chalker, Kaliopasi Fungavaka, Grady Woolley, Xavier Aitolu, Nixion Lemisio

REDS (1-15): Cameron Ray, Harry Solofa, Lochlan Smith, Will Pascoe, Avery Thomson, Amare Milford, Billy Wellard, John Grenfell, Samuel Watson, Charlie O’Connell, James Duggan, Ryan Heaton, Preston Laine-Sietu, Cameron Philip, Trace Beattie. Reserves: Ewald Kruger, Blaze Moana, Princeton Ioane, Tom Robinson, Joseph Stoddart, Tom Goldie, Tauave Leofa, Chace Oates.

Sam Allsopp on the burst in the 19s game.

U19s - ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds at Viking Park

BRUMBIES (1-15): Reeve Smith, Liam Bowron, Jack Morrison, Sam Bertram, Baden Godfrey, Waisea Tudulu, Christopher Mickelson, Dylan Challita, Ben Keogh, Cullen Gray, Henry Palmer, Ben Kafer, Sonny Meleisea, Will Granger, Austin Anderson. Reserves: Cooper McGeary, Samuel Heffernan, Harry Williams, Mark Tiuru-Beni, Mohamed Amin, Jacob Mead, Shane Wilcox

REDS (1-15): Harrison Usher, Max Craig, Nick Bloomfield, Lachlan Shaw, Dylan Loader, George Stoddart, Nick Baker, John Bryant, Sam Farra, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Will McCulloch, Taj Annan, Tim Ryan, Jackson Connelly, Harry Grant. Reserves: Tyrone Albertyn, Jack Booker, Angus Ward, Tanna Wilson, Stuart Tualima, Jayvan Scarff, Jack Hussey, Jarrod Homan.

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