Play Rugby at Bowral Juniors

Our Age Groups

  • A great way to introduce children to rugby union.

    The program has been designed to be fun, non-contact and play based. We will be teaching the kids how to catch, pass, kick and run with the ball.

    We are wanting to encourage young children to engage in a team environment, build confidence and enjoy being active all while learning the skills and values Rugby Union.

    Training - Fridays from Term 2 (May until late August)

    (2-3 year olds) 4.30pm - 5.00pm
    (4-5 year olds) 5.00pm - 5.30pm


    Contact Erin Cleary | 0414 724 089 for any enquiries, or email us

  • Our U7s is all about fun and community. This program is a great introduction for children to team sports and a rugby club. For parents, it's an enjoyable way to come together and make new friends.

    A modified non-tackle version of rugby union is played that matches their age and skills.

    There is no U7 competition this season, instead they will play an in-house ‘Tri Tag’ competition against each other.

    Training & Tri Tag - Thursday from 6th March then moves to Fridays from Term 2 (April until late August)
    5.00pm - 6.00pm

    Contact Nick Cleary- 0414 724 089 for any enquiries, or email us

  • Our U9s is all about building skills, playing as a team and learning the ins and outs of the game. A modified version of rugby union that matches their age and skills is still played.

    Games are played on Sunday mornings at various locations, against other clubs as part of the Illawarra District Rugby Union Juniors competition.

    Training - Thursday from 6th March, then moves to Fridays from Term 2 (April until late August)
    5.00pm - 6.00pm

    Email us for more details

  • At this age they continue to develop core skills and start to introduce positive encourage of teamwork and collaboration within the team.

    Players still play a modified game in this age group but we introduce serious rugby union restarts like competitive scrums and lineouts.

    Training - Thursday from 6th March, then moves to Fridays from Term 2 (April until late August)
    5.00pm - 6.00pm

    Email us for more details

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  • At this age they continue to develop core skills and start to introduce positive encourage of teamwork and collaboration within the team.

    Players still play a modified game in this age group but we introduce serious rugby union restarts like competitive scrums and lineouts.

    Training - Thursday from 6th March, then moves to Fridays from Term 2 (April until late August)
    5.00pm - 6.30pm

    Email us for more details

  • At this age they continue to develop core skills and start to introduce positive encourage of teamwork and collaboration within the team.

    Players still play a modified game in this age group but we introduce serious rugby union restarts like competitive scrums and lineouts.

    Training - Thursday from 6th March, then moves to Fridays from Term 2 (April until late August)
    5.00pm - 6.30pm

    Email us for more details

  • Boys U13’s — U18’s is a
    Round Robin Competition
    where teams play 2 x 14 minute games. Enter your own team or join find a team to play on by contacting us.

    Fridays: 6.15pm - 7.15pm from Term 2

    Registration is TBA

    Register as a ‘Training Only Participant’ and select ‘7’s Juniors’ from the drop down menu. There is an additional fee per participant which can be paid at the canteen or merchandise stall in order to receive a training shirt.

    Contact Nick Cleary - 0414 724 089 for any enquiries, or email us

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Girls Rugby

Girls are welcome at the Bowral Juniors! From U6 to the U12s they are mixed teams, however we also have a girls only U9s – U12s Super 7’s training/comp on Friday nights, this is a no tackling form of the game with all levels welcome to play.

We also have U16s and U18s girls Super 7s teams who play as part of a girls Super 7s competition on Wednesdays 4.00PM - 5.00PM (start date TBA) at Frensham Games Fields, 101 Range Rd, Mittagong NSW 2575. For more details or to come and give it a try, contact: Peter Walters on 0407 780 737

Girls Super 7s Rugby team

Representative rugby

Bowral Junior Rugby players in Illawarrior kit

There are a number of various pathways for junior players to play representative rugby. Below are links to websites that can provide details on representative opportunities.

The Illawarra District Rugby Union can provide information for the Illawarriors and this is for all junior age levels.

The NSW Waratahs has information on the NSW REP Rugby Roadmaps. It is an entry point into the National long-term talent development for youth players at U10 – U18 age levels.

Age Dispensation

Anyone interested in seeking dispensation to play down an age group should contact the club registrar for details regarding weight and height criteria. Age dispensation was introduced in 2017 enabling smaller players the opportunity to complete at one age group below their chronological age. To apply please read and complete the dispensation form. This informs parents about the process to follow in seeking dispensation.You will need to fill in your child’s details and get a medical certificate stating the weight and height of the child. If there are other relevant issues they’d like considered they need to include this too. They then need to forward this to the club’s registrar at registrar@bowralrugby.com.au 

Once approved they will be notified and only then will their child be able to play down.

Nick Cleary- General Enquiries
0414 724 089