The future of Central North rugby union was on display at Donnelly Fields last Sunday, as more than 300 youngsters converged for the Central North Junior Rugby Union (CNJRU) representative selection trials.
Junior rugby union players from Gunnedah, Tamworth, Quirindi, Walcha, Coonabarabran, Armidale, Barraba, Inverell and Moree were represented, while the age groups ranged from U10s to U18s.
The morning session featured U10, U11 and U12 mixed squads as well as U13 boys, and U12 and U14 girls.
The afternoon session featured U14, U15, U16 and U18 boys squads, as well as U16 and U18 girls.
There were sprint drills along with attacking, defensive, and rucking and mauling drills.
Lenni Frey.
Ruby Ruttley.
Harper Costello.
Jock Mainey shows his tackling style as he launches into a blocking pad.
Liam Wise.