Championships

Final whistle handshakes NSW Country vs WA at the 2006 National U16 Championship

Paige Butcher at the 2006 National Women's Championship

The Australian Rugby Union stage a number of national championships and competitions with the support of our member and affiliates unions.

These tournaments are held annually and provide talented amateur rugby players the opportunity to compete at a higher level against other representative players. They  also serve to ensure a clear pathways exists for talented participants (players, coaches, managers, match officials, etc) to progress through to the professional ranks.

More information about the Championships can be found on the navigation to the left.

* conducted by the Australian Rugby Football Schools Union (ARFSU).