The second round of women’s NextGen XV program is set to kick off this weekend in Sydney, with teams for the Under 16 and Under 19 games confirmed for Saturday.
Nearly 100 players set to take part across the two fixtures, with the inaugural program focused on helping foster the next generation of Wallaroos and sevens players.
Catch the NextGen XV games LIVE on Rugby.com.au
Knox 1 Oval at Knox Grammar School will be the setting for the fixtures, with the U19s Green and Gold teams having already played a first round of action on September 12 at Forshaw Rugby Park, the U19 Greens winning that clash 41-12.
The U16 program, meanwhile, has been participating in a holistic development camp, with tomorrow’s clash marking the culmination of their initial camp.
The program serves as a vital development ground, with RA working alongside member unions and Super Rugby clubs to grow female participation, alongside identifying the nation’s best young talent through existing representative pathways.
Heading into the weekend, U19 Green, coached by Shannon Parry and consisting predominantly of players coming through the ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs program, will be looking to clean sweep the series with a second win.
The side is set to be captained by Wallaroo Ruby Anderson, with Australia A Sevens star Darci Turinui also named.
The U19s Gold, coached by Iliseva Batibasaga and featuring players from the Queensland Reds and Western Force programs, will be looking for a swift turnaround, the loss in September showing great glimpses of potential.
With spots also up for grabs for a maiden U21 Trans-Tasman clash with New Zealand later this month, several players on both sides will be looking to impress.
Their match will kick off at 12:30 pm AEST, with the game beforehand, U16s Green and Gold, kicking off at 10:45 am AEST.
Both matches will be broadcast live on both Rugby.com.au website and the Rugby.com.au YouTube channel.
Matchday Details - Saturday, 3rd October 2026
Knox 1 Oval, Knox Grammar
- NextGen U16 Green v NextGen U16 Gold - 10:45 am AEST KO
- NextGen U19 Green v NextGen U19 Gold - 12:30 am AEST KO
U16 Gold (1-15): Amber-Rose Osasa, Reggae Skinner, Lilana Carpenter, Shania Pei, Alierah Mariri, Quiana Savesi, Kylis Delaney, Aaliyah Bush, Mateja Knevitt, Bondi Werner, Scarlett Dunlop, Lara Murray, Mya Weekes, Natalia Starzynski, Amarli Daszkowski
Replacements: Anissa Harris, Summer Doughty, Jasmin Inia, Jayzianna Ruaporo, Faith Ata, Hayley Seivers, Madison Lazich, Edith Moloney, Zoe Counter
U16 Green (1-15): Tara Lee, Nevaeh Saumani, Isabella Brown, Dakodah Mariri, Sophie Brouw, Alijah Manu, Thea Hibberd, Jessica Boreham-Cole, Sienna Manuo, Liannah Amete, Te Anahera Walton, Imani Tufuga, Ruby Sing, Jessica Steventon, Tiffany Tomlinson
Replacements: Keisha Rangi Garnham, Isabella Gamgee, Mele Manuofetoa, Chelsea Falls, Papiloa Tafeuni, Ruby Brochtrup, Zoe Smith, Laura Mills, Praise Bainivalu
U19 Gold (1-15): Ella Duncombe, Kuini Nama, Ruby Rossiter, Bella Canning, Indya McWilliam, Peytton Wentholt, Madison Pomerenke, Bella Houghton, Evie Sampson (c), Charity Wightman-Bevan, Tiki Calliste, Terina Te Tana, Te Rina-Jade Murray, Peyton Fakaosilea, Aimee Henry
Replacements: Jahzelle Kioa, Sky-Yvette Faimalie, Kiriwai Nathan, Sarah Pascoe, Fa'agase Tupuola-Palale, Kylah-Rey Tuheke Kupa, Matilda Vial, Talitha Heta, Zhara Petia, Kaelyn Passi
U19 Green (1-15): Fa'alagilagi Faimasui Brown, Jaydah Ongosia, Elissa Langi, Lola Harvison, Jayda Chung, Ruby Anderson (c), Ella Gleeson, Sophia Wilson, Maronay Smuts, Georgie Hayes, Amelia Steventon, Modesty Tafeuni, Lusiana Vesikula, Maia Maden Khan, Kiana Vatubua
Replacements: Joselyne Folau, Armarni Bentley, Angela Littler, Sophia Wright, Sammi Shaw, Lily Gillett, Poppy Whitaker, Sonrae Lui, Darci Turinui
