About Juniors

Join a fun, inclusive rugby community for boys and girls from Puppy Pack (ages 3–5) through U16 and Junior Colts. We also run a girls XVs and 7s season, plus a Modified Rugby Program supporting neurodiverse players.

WHY CHOOSE WESTS?

Inclusive Pathways: Mixed minis, boys, girls, U6 - U16 & Junior Colts.

Girls Programs: XVs, 7s and development pathways.

Modified Rugby: Supportive, tailored rugby for neurodiverse players.

Early Bird Bonus: First 200 registrations receive a FREE rugby ball when collecting training shirts.

WHAT ARE THE TRAINING TIMES?

Puppy Pack (U3–5), U6–U8: Friday's 4:45–5:45pm

Mixed U9–U11: Friday's 5:45–6:45pm

Boys U12–U14: Friday's 6:45–7:45pm

Girls U12+: Wednesday's 6:30–8:00pm

What Do I Need for the Season?

Club Shorts & socks.

Mouthguards: Strongly recommended for safety.

Headgear: Optional but can help reduce minor knocks. Note: does not prevent concussion.

Boots: Rugby boots with moulded studs.

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HOW TO REGISTER

Login to Rugby Xplorer (app or website) & Create an account if you’re new.

Go to More ▸ Register.

Find a Club and choose your child (or link a new person).

Search Wests Bulldogs Rugby (Juniors).

Choose RoleRegistration Type, and Season.

Enter details—make sure HEIGHT and WEIGHT are correct.

Proceed to payment to complete.

Any issues? Email registrar@westsbulldogsrugby.com.au.

REGISTER HERE

Frequently asked questions

When are the games?

Season begins Term 2 (friendly games may occur earlier).

U11 and under play on Saturday's

U12 and older play on Sunday's

Puppy Pack is training‑only.

Can my child trial first?

Yes—but for insurance, please register them as a Training‑Only Participant before they trial.




Are teams graded?

From U12 and over, we follow our grading policy to ensure players compete at the right level.

Younger ages are not graded.


Is there a cut‑off for registrations?

No formal cut‑off, but some ages may be waitlisted to manage team sizes.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes. A sibling discount is automatically applied in Rugby Xplorer when you register the sibling after your first child. It appears on the payments page.

Can I use a Play On voucher (or FairPlay)?

Yes!

Email your child’s voucher to registrar@westsbulldogsrugby.com.au before registering. You’ll receive a discount code to apply during registration.

When do we collect the free ball?

Collect your ball when picking up training shirts (usually the first training night).