RISE ROOKIE Under 16 to Under 18 Girls

Tony Crowe • August 18, 2025

Following the conclusion of the 2025 Junior NRL NT Female Competitions, we are excited to invite girls aged 16 to 18 to take part in the 2025/26 Off-Season RISE Rookie Development Program.

This program is designed to provide female players with the chance to develop their skills, enjoy competitive fixtures, and explore representative pathways in rugby league.


Opening Fixtures – Terrigal Sharks U18 Girls

As part of the program launch, participants will play two showcase matches against the visiting Terrigal Sharks from NSW:

  • When: Sunday 28th & Monday 29th September 2025
  • Kick-off: 5:30pm both nights
  • Where: Territory Rugby League Stadium

Whether you’re an aspiring representative player or just keen to enjoy the experience of playing against Terrigal, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved. No prior representative experience is required.

Program Benefits

After the opening fixtures, the program continues with nine development sessions over three months. Every registered participant will receive:

  • Free training apparel
  • Specialist coaching and skill development
  • The chance to be identified for the CAS 18s Girls Program
  • Includes up to two all-expenses-paid camps in Melbourne in 2026
  • Potential selection for the 2026 Australian Secondary Schools Championships


Training Sessions at TRL Stadium

All sessions commence at 5:00pm (unless otherwise noted):

  • Session 1 – 14th September
  • Session 2 – 22nd September
  • Session 3 – 24th September
  • Session 4 – 27th September (10:00am – 12:00pm)


Registration Links

Eligibility: Players must be turning 16, 17, or 18 in 2025.
Open Option: These games are also open to anyone wanting to simply “have a run” with no expectation to join the full RISE program afterwards.


More Information

For any questions or further details, please contact:
Duncan MacGillivray dmacgillivray@nrl.com.au


Girls aged 16–18, don’t miss this chance to develop your game, play against visiting competition, and step into future representative opportunities!

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