A total of 15 Junior Yabbies and one Junior Red Devil were selected to represent Southern Inland Rugby Union at the NSW Junior State Championships over the long weekend.
The Under 14s boys squad included Ardy Abnett from Harden, Darby Abnett and Aidan Summerfield from Young with the squad spending the weekend in Dubbo to play for the Championships, while the Under 16s boys squad included Archie Betts, Gus Forbutt, Zavier Pritchard and Jayden Steele from Young travelled to Granville.
"2025 saw more nominations than ever before in these age groups and we hope this sees some quality results both on and off the field for these players moving forward," Southern Inland Rugby Union said.
In the Under 14s girls squad there was Persaeus Bloor, Chloe Buck, Grace Card, Somer Oldfield and Georgie Scott from Young with the team managed by Natalie Buck with the side playing three big days in Dubbo.
Young was once again well represented in the Under 16s squad with Shelby Abnett, Ava Apps and Annie Coulton all representing Southern Inland at the championships in Granville.
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"In 2025 SIRU took a massive step forward by opening up nominations for an Under 14s and Under 16s Girls Representative Program," Southern Inland Rugby Union said.
"This was something that had previously not been done before, and we were so glad to have such high levels of interest that we were able to offer equal programs to what we have previously offered boys teams to these young female athletes.
"We look forward to seeing how these teams go in Dubbo (U14s) and Granville (U16s) this weekend, and wish them the best of luck!"
