Redfern Oval will come alive with the future of rugby league as the South Sydney Rabbitohs bring a full slate of junior representative clashes and senior pathway trials to the historic ground, offering local fans a rare chance to watch emerging stars and rising talent compete on home turf in a major community-focused showcase.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs will host a series of junior representative matches and senior pathway trial games at Redfern Oval, drawing players, families and supporters to the club’s spiritual home for a weekend of development rugby league action.
The club’s junior representative teams return to Redfern Oval on Saturday, 21 February, with fixtures against the Western Suburbs Magpies and Wests Tigers across several age divisions.
The day will begin with the Lisa Fiaola Cup under-17 girls’ team taking on the Wests Tigers at 10:00 am, followed by the Tarsha Gale Cup under-19 women’s side at 11:45 am. The Harold Matthews Cup under-17 boys’ match against Western Suburbs Magpies is scheduled for 1:30 pm, before the SG Ball Cup under-19 men’s team faces the Magpies at 3:15 pm.
The weekend’s program continues on Sunday, 22 February, when the Rabbitohs’ senior pathway squads will trial against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. The Jersey Flegg Cup teams will meet at 10:00 am, followed by the NSW Cup trial at 12:00 pm.
The matches form part of the club’s development pathway, showcasing emerging players as they progress through elite junior competitions toward professional rugby league. The events also provide an opportunity for the local community to connect with the club’s next generation of talent at Redfern Oval, a venue closely tied to the Rabbitohs’ history and identity.
Team lists for each squad have been announced by the club, featuring players across the SG Ball Cup, Harold Matthews Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup, Lisa Fiaola Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and NSW Cup competitions.
The weekend’s fixtures highlight the Rabbitohs’ ongoing investment in youth development and grassroots rugby league, reinforcing Redfern Oval’s role as a central gathering place for supporters and aspiring players alike.
Published 18-Feb-2026
