Register for 2023

Play Rugby Union with the Manly Roos, the club that breeds champions at all skill levels!  We welcome all returning and new players looking for a game of rugby for 2023.

Click https://myaccount.rugby.com.au/ to register (remember to get your NSW Government Active Kids Voucher before you do)

Click here for the reasons why playing rugby is a uniquely wonderful experience for your child. Note also that we are a volunteer-run club, in keeping with the best of club rugby cultures, with opportunities to get involved in many ways. And we have a Manly Roos Club Charter that helps all players and parents/guardians enjoy the experience.

If you need more information on registrations, please email the Club Registrar at registrar@roosrugby.com.au or see club contacts for specific age groups and teams, please contact our age coordinators.

2023 Age Groups

Playing age groups are determined by the player’s year of birth. It is possible to play up a year, but generally not possible to play down an age group (unless dispensation is given for height / weight by the governing body).  Consideration is given to players wishing to play with their friends.

Year Born & 2023 Season Age Group

• 2011 = U12s
• 2012 = U11s
• 2013 = U10s
• 2014 = U9s
• 2015 = U8s
• 2016 = U7s (non contact, playing last 4 rounds modified contact rugby
• 2017 = U6s (non contact)
• 2018 = U6s (non contact)

Season Dates (Minis)

Mini games in 2023 start late March and are played on Saturday mornings.  Training commences 2 – 4 weeks before the start of the season depending on age.  The season runs through until late August/ early September.
No games during school holidays.

Season Dates (Juniors)

Juniors in 2023 play ‘XVs’ Rugby in the Sydney Junior Rugby Union graded competition.   The SJRU 1st (of 2) grading rounds are held Sunday March 26th.   There are Club age group trials and inter-Club practice matches held prior to these rounds.  The SJRU competition is held on Friday nights and Sunday mornings and played through until late August.  Training commences 4 weeks before the start of the season.
No games during school holidays.

Juniors in 2023 also can play Sunday afternoon games in the ‘Sizzling’ 7s Rugby tournament, starting mid-February through to late March and ‘Spring’ 7s starting mid September to late November.

2023 Registration Fees

Rugby union remains the best value of all winter activities, offering more and costing less. Fees include comprehensive ARU insurance, council ground fees, competition fees, coaching and playing gear.  All you need to add are boots and mouthguard:
U6 – $130
U7 – $230
U8 – $240
U9 – $240
U10 – $250
U11 – $250
U12 – $250

Player Transfers

There are many reasons for players to change clubs. However, there are competition rules which restrict some transfers. Please contact the club to ask about transferring to the Roos.

Clubs are permitted two imported Representative and/or Development Players from another Club, per age group in a single season. For each representative player over two imported players, competition points will be deducted at the discretion of the Competition Manager and SJRU Board.

Rugby Explorer Registration System