Compes for Girls

Girl rugby player watching rugby

Minis Competition - u6 to u9

Girls and boys play together in under 5s to under 7s in non-contact 7 a side rugby. In the under 8s and u9s tackling is introduced safely into games.

Juniors Competition - u10 - u12

Girls and boys can continue to play together in mixed teams without any restrictions in the first three years of the junior competition. This season usually runs from April to August and is played on a combination of Friday nights and/or Sunday. Training night is dependent on the age group but is either Tuesday or Thursday.

There may be some opportunities for girls only from u10 to u12 in a girls only competition however girls will most likely need to choose whether they play mixed or girls only as the competitions will often be run on the same day and may be at same time and/or different venues.

From 2025, girls who turn 13 and older will be required to play in an all girls team. Previously under the SJRU rules, girls were able to play in the mixed junior teams with various gender and age/size dispensation. This has ended other than cases where special permission can be obtained from the SJRU.

Girls only teams - Juniors u12 - u18 (opens)

Winter season - 7 to 15 players a side

"Game on principals". When playing a team with less than 15 girls plays either side can only have on the field the number of players available in the smallest team. Minimum of 7 players. This caters for smaller clubs and teams. Howerver most successful teams usually field 18 to 23 players most weeks.

We are super excited to see a full winter competition for the girls and hope to see not only 7s players expanding their skill base in the larger traditional rugby format but our girls that love the XVs technical components of the game, getting an opportunity to train and build fitness to stay on the paddock for 40 to 50 minute games! If you have only ever played 7s at school - you need to give this one a go!

Spring season - 7s rugby

Girls will have one opportunity to participate in a 7s rugby season later in the calendar year.

This will run for a short season after all State Championships with several 14 minute sevens games per week.

About

Rugby is a game for all and there are Committee Members to support the mini and junior girls at Wahroonga Rugby Club. VP Girls - Justine Brindley

We have some exciting training and wellbeing initiatives planned for girls that join our club. Check out our social media pages for more information.

Our girls program has a long history begining at Wahroonga with "Wahroonga Pinks" in 2018. Then going through a number of iterations including Gordon Girls, KWP/St.Ives Girls and Northern Wildcats.

Junior Clubs

There are a number of junior rugby clubs in Sydney's Upper North Shore. All have at least in principle stated support for girls rugby.

The information below has been collected from various sources which may not be correct or up to date. Please always contact the clubs directly for up to date information.

Lindfield Rugby Club
  • Minis - A number of mini teams with a number of girls playing already. More always welcome.
  • Juniors - Has attracted junior girls from a number of other district clubs. Currently the largest Junior Girls program in the district. Last year fielded full U14 and U16 teams in winter competition. Also fields a number of teams in Spring 7s.
Wahroonga Rugby Club
  • Minis - A number of mini teams with the largest number of mini girls playing in the district. More always welcome.
  • Juniors - "Permanently suspended" at 2025 AGM by Wahroonga President. New VP Girls also appointed by membership at 2025 AGM. Hopefully this program will be resurrected in the future.
Chatswood Rugby Club
  • Minis - A number of mini teams with a number of girls playing already. More always welcome.
  • Juniors - Only U12 Girls team in district. Active womens team "The Nalas" for future progression.
Chatswood Rugby Club
  • Minis - A number of mini teams with a number of girls playing already. More always welcome.
  • Juniors - Runs a number of Girls only Coaching Clinics. Working hard to attract sufficient numbers to form teams.
St Ives Rugby Club
  • Minis - Girls welcome to join mini rugby teams.
  • Juniors - Ended St-Ives/KWP Junior girls JV in 2024. No current offering.
KWP Rugby Club
  • Minis - A number of mini teams with a number of girls playing already. More always welcome.
  • Juniors - Ended St-Ives/KWP Junior girls JV in 2024. No current offering.
Lane Cove Rugby Club
  • Minis - Girls welcome to join.
  • Juniors - No current offering.

Have more up to date information?
Please let us know via any of our socials.

How to Register

  • go to myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/register
  • select "Click on Play Rugby - Find a Club"
  • Choose a player to register
  • find and select "Wahroonga JRUFC"
  • For U13 and above: choose Role: "Player"; Registration Type: "XVs Girls"; Duration: "Season"
  • For U8 to U12: choose Role: "Player"; Registration Type: "XVs Juniors"; Duration: "Season"
  • For U6 to U7: choose Role: "Player"; Registration Type: "Get Into Rugby - Tri Time"; Duration: "Season"
  • continue through payment and congratulations you have joined the team!

Any issues or questions issues with registrations (first time setting up a new player can be tricky) please contact us at vp_girls@wahroongarugby.com.au and we are happy to help out

Our current season is XVs 2025. Competition starting in late April but pre-season and grading games start soon! See our socials for more information.