Sydney Juniors v Brisbane rugby winners, scores, stars, standouts and new annual event confirmed

Sydney put on quite a show against their Brisbane opposites in three major matches with officials now planning to run the junior rugby event annually. Stars, standouts and result wrap.

Sydney teams cleanswept all three of their matches against Brisbane Juniors on Sunday but there was plenty to celebrate for both teams with news the event will become an annual competition.

Sydney Juniors’ Ben Gregory and Brisbane Juniors GM Ravin Du Plessis confirmed plans are underway to make the match day annual and to be played on a home-and-away basis.

Sydney U14 girls and boys teams and an U16 team flew to Brisbane on Sunday to play, with the visitors running out emphatic victors in all three games.

“It was a really good display of youth rugby,’’ said Du Plessis, who added some of Brisbane’s teams were a little depleted due to a conflicting sevens event on the same day.

“And we have also strengthened our relationship so we want to have these games annually on a Home And Away basis.

“Potentially for the 14s, 15’s and 16s next time.’’

Sydney players staying out of the heat at the game day with Brisbane Juniors. Pics: Facebook

The U14 girls kicked off the action with a sensational 55-0 victory over Brisbane.

Fresh off an early start and a plane trip to Queensland, the Sydney youngsters showed few ill effects from the long day to dominate from the start.

The Sydney v Brisbane Junior rugby matches. Pics: Facebook

“They were on fire,’’ said coach Andrew Winslade. “And they won the mental battle which is what we had talked about.

“It was hot, really sunny and they absolutely turned it on.

“They followed their structures really well and it was exciting to see.

“The future looks really good.

The Sydney U14s take a moment before their match.

“What I see is a great bunch of girls with talent, with the right mindset and attitude.’’

Winslade said the entire team shone on the day.

“There weren’t players who just stood up. They had to work at it because everyone was good.

“Sharon Latapu (Western Sydney Two Blues) at outside centre hit the line with the right angles and speed and was talking and communicating really well.

The Sydney boys also came up with a win. Pics: Facebook

“In the second half Freya Cairns (Gordon) had an outstanding game. Her read of the ball and communication to outside backs was fantastic. Her passing in support, backing up, her tackling were all great.

“And Armarni Bentley (Southern Districts) at No. 8 was good. Fast on the ball, turned the ball over and her tackling was outstanding.’’

“Anika (Penitani) at fly half was also very good and Ruby (Wilhelmus, Two Blues) in the front row was powerful and dominant.’’

The Sydney U14s won the first game of the day. Pics: Facebook

The U14 boys also produced a big win on the day with their 45-5 victory with the U16 girls running out 63-3 victors in the final match of the day.

Kiana Vatubua was one of the stars of the U16 Sydney side, scoring four massive tries.

“Most of them were 60 to 70m tries,’’ said coach Loni Marsters.

Ben Gregory, right, at the event. Pics: Facebook

A number of the U16 players stood out on the day with Pyper Marchant, Gia Leo, Tayleah Pasili, twins Odezsa and Alaianne Toi, centres Olivia Va’alele, Aliahana Fuimoano and Lacey Cross all turning heads.

“They were awesome, in the counter attack and they really excelled in contact,’’ Marsters said.

U14 boys manager Ben Gregory said the boys were excellent across the board.

“They played really well,’’ he said.

“They were fresh off the Gen Blue games and it really showed.

“There were heaps of standouts but it was Sam Polley (Two Blues) who was man of the match.’’

Also making a big impression from the U14 rankes were Jarryd King, Hasani Bloomfield and Talen Rasasti.