Armidale JURFC are part of the Central North Junior Rugby Union (“CNJRU”).

CNJRU is committed to fostering the development and enjoyment of the game of rugby union amongst boys and girls aged 6 to 18.

Covering an area close to 50,000 km sq., the CNJRU competition has about 1000 young players competing for their clubs and schools from across North West NSW.

CNJRU is proud and grateful to their major sponsor – Australian Track and Rail Corporation (ARTC) – and the other sponsors for their generous support.

4-7 year olds – Get into Rugby

Get into Rugby Walla is recommended for participants aged 4 – 5 years and involves small-sided games and activities designed to introduce participants to the basic movements and skills of Rugby.

Get into Rugby Tri Time is recommended for participants aged 6 – 7 years and continues participants’ core skill development whilst also introducing contact-readiness activities and modified Tri Tag Rugby to prepare participants for junior rugby.

8 to 12 year olds Mixed – Gala Days

The U6 to U12s play for their clubs at the Sunday ARTC Gala Carnivals hosted throughout the zone. Played during school terms, these carnivals are held fortnightly during the season. Clubs host one carnival each. The age groupings are in 2-year age gaps – U6, U8, U10 and U12. 2025 introduces new girls U10 and U12 competitions.

These Sunday carnivals are a bustle of activity with BBQs and the NSWRU development staff in attendance. It is a great family day out.

The games follow the ARU Modified Rules for U6 to U12 so as to progressively develop individual skills and teamwork alongside children’s physical maturity and understanding of the game. U6 play 7 aside, U8 and U10 play 10 aside and U12 play 15 aside.

2025 Gala Days – 4-12yr olds

Includes new U10 & U12 girls comp

MAY 11TH WALCHA

MAY 18TH GUNNEDAH

MAY 25TH TAMWORTH

JUNE 15TH BARRABA

JUNE 22ND SCONE

JUNE 29TH QUIRINDI

JULY 27TH MOREE

AUG 3RD COONABARABRAN

AUG 17TH NARRABRI

AUG 31ST INVERELL

SEP 7TH ARMIDALE

AUG 10 & 24 WASH OUT ROUNDS

13s to 18s North West Regional Youth Competition NWRYC

The U13s to U18s play a school and club competition in “hubs” to minimise travel. The girls play 10-a-side, boys play 15-a-side. These hubs are made up of nearby towns generally less than 1 ½ hours from each other. Any school or club from the greater North West is welcome to participate.

Played only during school terms, teams play on Friday nights against other teams in their hub. 18s may play on Saturdays to enable club commitments. On away Fridays, the teams generally leave directly after school via a team bus. Clubs can play on Saturdays where mutually agreed.

Teams play for points with the competition culminating in a grand final.

NWRYC

Registration

Register at https://xplorer.rugby/ajrufc. Players, Coaches, Managers and Ground Marshalls need to register. You must have a Rugby Xplorer account to register. Registrations can be completed via the app or website: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/ .

Visit the How to Register page for all the steps. When you register a player you will need to include their Height and Weight so have these details ready! When searching for the club you’d like to register with: type ‘Armidale’ in the search and choose Armidale JRUFC. On the Registration Summary page you can add an Active Kids Voucher. You may need to scroll down to accept the T&Cs and find the ‘make payment’ button. When you click Finish it will ask if you would like to register another player. All Junior Players receive free Waratahs Membership!