Redfern Oval will host a major weekend of rugby league as South Sydney Rabbitohs’ junior and senior pathways teams compete in crucial fixtures.
Full Weekend of Rugby League at Redfern Oval
South Sydney Rabbitohs are set for a busy weekend at Redfern Oval, with both junior and senior squads scheduled to play across two days in critical matches. The venue will see Grand Final-qualifying games for junior representatives and Round Eight contests in the senior men’s pathway programs.
Junior Sides Eye Grand Final Berths
The Harold Matthews Cup under 17s team will meet the Warriors at 11 a.m. on Sunday, 27 April, followed by the SG Ball Cup under 19s side facing the Parramatta Eels at 1 p.m. Both are Preliminary Finals, with winners progressing to the Grand Finals next weekend.
Harold Matthews head coach Kell O’Brien leads a squad captained by Keone Anitelea Tsioussis, with players including Darcy Feltham, Hudson Warren, and Zane Hill.
SG Ball coach Nathan Hogan will oversee the under 19s side led by halves pairing Taj Alvarez and Matthew Humphries, supported by players such as Charlie Poynton, Dayne Jennings, and Cody Hill.
Senior Teams Face Eels on Saturday
Saturday, 26 April, will feature the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup squads against the Parramatta Eels, with the under 21s match scheduled for 12 p.m. and the open men’s game set for 2 p.m.
The NSW Cup side, coached by Wayne Collins, will include players such as Lewis Dodd, Josh Schuster, and Liam Le Blanc. The 19-man squad also features Carson Kaho, Declan Casey, and Ryan Gray.
In the Jersey Flegg Cup, Scott Kenna leads the under 21s squad, which will be captained by Nicholas Quinn and includes players like Dane Towns, Brent Hawkins, and Sione Lolohea.
Community Encouraged to Attend Redfern Weekend
Rabbitohs members will receive free entry to the matches, while general admission is priced at $5 for attendees aged 12 and over. The club is encouraging strong community attendance at Redfern Oval, especially for the junior Preliminary Finals on Sunday.
Published 24-Apr-2025