• the identification and development of each state/territories talented young players, coaches, managers, referees and other officials;
• the recruitment and retention of players, coaches, referees, managers and other officials
• the benchmarking of talented U16 players;
• assisting with the improvement of playing standards and development of the game in all participating states/territories. 

2012 National U16's Championship

Thanks to Sportography for the images in the gallery to the right. These and many other fantastic images will be available to view / purchase on sportography.com.au next week. 

2012 National U16 Championship Player Survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/39XJ6LJ

2012 National U16 Championship Team Management Survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/39GDDTB

Live scores and results - all

Division 1 http://myrugby.rugby.com.au/myrugby/competitions/external/drawresult.asp?comp=9261&OrgID=000001

Division 2 http://myrugby.rugby.com.au/myrugby/competitions/external/drawresult.asp?comp=9262&OrgID=000001

Managers please ensure you view additional information on the 2012 National U16's Championship Manual page.

Venue

St Ignatius College Riverview, Tambourine Bay Road, Lane Cove Sydney NSW

Date

Sunday 30th September - Friday 5th October 2012

Arrival

Division 1 - Teams arrive Sunday 30th September

Division 2 - Team arrive Monday 1st October

Departure

All teams Depart Friday 5th October, post the Presentation Luncheon (2.30/3pm)

Match Days

       Division 1- Mon 1st Oct, Tues 2nd Oct, Thurs 4th Oct & Frid 5th Oct

         Division 2 - Tues 2nd Oct, Thurs 4th Oct & Frid 5th Oct

Championship Format

View the player eligibility, championship rules, format and draw structure as well as further match scheduling details.

St Ignatius’ College Riverview is a boys’ day and boarding school with a long and esteemed tradition in Rugby, being a member of the GPS competition. It has outstanding residential and sporting facilities, including many rugby ovals and state-of-the-art aquatic centre and gymnasium. 

St Ignatius’ College, Riverview is situated 10km north of the centre of Sydney and has easy access off the Gore Hill Freeway and Pacific Highway at Lane Cove. Access to the College is via Tambourine Bay Road and the # 1 Oval is directly visible on entry to the College. See College PDF Map or College Google Map.

Championship Invitations

The Australian Rugby Union has offered invitations to State/Territory representative team/s and the National Indigenous teams to attend National U16's Championship, including:
 

2011 National U16's Championship Wrap

Queensland Red were successful in the Tournament Final. Many thanks to Sportography for the action shots which we have used on our website. More photo's can be found at www.sportography.com.au/recentevents.html

2011 National U16's Championship Live Results - Div 1   and Ladders

2011 National U16's Championship Live Results - Div 2 and Ladders

Team lists and tournament preview