Background on the History of the MJRU
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
Awaiting an update
COMPETITION
MJRU representative teams compete annually in the Rugby Club Foundation NSW Junior State Championships which is held across 9 NSW venues over the June long weekend.
U10 and U11 teams play in a non-competitive NSWJRU State Gala usually held on the final weekend of the Term 2 -3 school holidays.
TOURING
Manly Junior Rugby Union has been conducting Bi-Annual Tours to New Zealand for over 30 years. Current parents of players have participated in past tours, and now see their sons or daughters being given the same opportunity to experience playing rugby outside their own country.
The tour is specifically for Under 12 and Under 13 players in the touring year i.e. turning 12 or 13. Touring teams are formed one year in advance by necessity and are selected from current Under 12 and Under 13 players who are registered with one of the five Village Clubs making up the Manly District.
A young aspiring rugby player; on tour with their mates; making new friends; meeting new families; the experience of being billeted, whilst learning and embracing the cultural differences between the two countries. Throw in a game of rugby or two, and that’s the NZ Tour. History shows that players who go on tour gain lifetime experiences that will hopefully bond them to their teammates and to the game of rugby forever.
NOTable mjru PAST PLAYERS
Michael Hooper
Lalakai Foketi
Dave Porecki
Reece Hodge
Langi Gleeson
Cadeyrn Neville
Matt Phillip
