The next generation of Australian rugby stars will take centre stage as the 2024 Super Rugby Men’s U16 and U19 competitions kick off on Sunday 29 September.
Teams from the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, QLD Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force will go head-to-head across a five-week regular season, with every game broadcast live and on demand on Stan Sport.
The top two sides in each competition will face off in their respective Grand Finals at Ballymore Stadium on Sunday 3 November.
The Super Rugby U16s and U19s serve an important role in rugby's development pathway, giving more than 300 of Australia's most talented juniors a valuable insight into the professional game.
The competitions also present an opportunity for players to press their claims for national selection, with the Australia U20s shaping up for another World Rugby U20 Championship campaign in 2025.
"The Super Rugby U16 and U19 competitions expose the next generation of Super Rugby Pacific and Wallabies stars to the demands of a week in, week out, high performance Rugby environment," Rugby Australia National Pathways Manager Nic Henderson said.
"At the same time they provide a platform for these players to showcase their talents and take an important step on the path to the professional game
"With all matches broadcast live on Stan Sport, it's fantastic to give every rugby fan across the country the opportunity to be part of that journey."
2024 SUPER RUGBY U16s AND U19s SCHEDULE
*all times local
ROUND 1
29 September
Brumbies v Force, Viking Park ACT, U16s 12.05pm, U19s 2.05pm
Waratahs v Rebels, Leichhardt Oval NSW, U16s 11.35am, U19s 1.35pm
ROUND 2
5 October
Rebels v Force, Harlequin Rugby Club VIC, U16s 11.35am, U19s 1.35pm
Brumbies v Reds, Viking Park ACT, U16s 11.05am, U19s 1.05pm
ROUND 3
12 October
Rebels v Brumbies, Harlequin Rugby Club VIC, U16s 11.05am, U19s 1.05pm
13 October
Reds v Waratahs, Ballymore Stadium QLD, U16s 12.05pm, U19s 2.05pm
ROUND 4
19 October
Waratahs v Brumbies, Warringah Rugby Club NSW, U16s 1.05pm, U19s 3.05pm
20 October
Force v Reds, Revo Fitness Stadium WA, U16s 11.05am, U19s 1.05pm
ROUND 5
26 October
Reds v Rebels, Ballymore Stadium QLD, U16s 12.35pm, U19s 2.35pm
27 October
Force v Waratahs, Revo Fitness Stadium WA, U16s 9.05am, U19s 11.05am
GRAND FINALS
3 November
Ballymore Stadium QLD, times TBC
