Rugby Southland

Since 2020 Rugby Southland has run two Under 18 representative teams with Metro and Country U18 competing against each other as well as Otago Metro U17 & U18, North Otago & Otago Country U18. The players are picked based on where they played their first game of rugby in Southland which allows players from town schools to represent their home district. This gives 50+ of the most talented Under 18 players in the province exposure to a representative environment where they can put their best foot forward for the Highlanders Schools team for their camp in the October school holidays.

I HIRE Southland Country U18 Management

Head Coach: Matt Richards

Assistant Coach(s): Regan Wilson, Hayden Byars

Manager: TBC

I HIRE Southland Metro U18 Management

Head Coach: TBC

Assistant Coach(s): TBC

Manager: TBC

Rugby Southland I Hire U18 Boys Representative Wider Groups 2024

Please find below I Hire Southland Metro U18 & Southland Country U18 Boys Wider Groups for 2024. Well done to all players named. Can we please ensure all players receive this communication.

Preparations will begin in August for the Highlanders U18 PU Cup. Each team will play 5-games in September against Otago Metro U17, U18, Otago Country, North Otago as well as the much anticipated local Southland Metro vs Southland Country derby. The competition kicks off on September 7th with all 6-teams converging on Oamaru for the finals day on September 28th. Final squads will be named in late August.

All players named below are asked to attend a Rugby Southland U18 Boys Development Evening

Monday July 29th 6.30pm-8pm ILT Stadium Southland Legends Longue 4

The Development Evening will cover:

RML Rugby Southland Pathway & I Hire U18 Boys Representative programme overview with key dates & information
Insights into the world of High Performance Rugby featuring Q&A with RML Rugby Southland Academy Members
How to fuel yourself to train & play at your best

*Any teenage coaches/managers who want to attend are more than welcome*

Any enquiries or apologies please email scott@rugbysouthland.co.nz