Redfern Oval is set to host five crucial junior representative rugby league games as the South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the Penrith Panthers across multiple age groups. Meanwhile, senior pathways teams will travel to Sharks Stadium for matchups against the Newtown Jets and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
Five Junior Representative Games at Redfern
Redfern Oval will be the centre of junior rugby league action this Saturday, 22 March, as five Rabbitohs teams face off against Penrith in key development and representative fixtures. The event marks a critical stage in the season, with teams entering the final third of their regular campaigns.
The matchups include the SG Ball Cup (under 19s men’s), Harold Matthews Cup (under 17s boys’), and Tarsha Gale Cup (under 19s women’s). Additionally, the Lisa Fiaola Cup (under 17s girls’) and an under 16s development squad match will take place.
Senior Pathways Set for Tough Battles in the Shire
While junior teams compete at Redfern, South Sydney’s senior pathways squads will head to Sharks Stadium, where they will play as curtain raisers to the Rabbitohs’ NRL clash with Cronulla. The NSW Cup side will take on the Newtown Jets at 12:40 p.m., while the Jersey Flegg Cup team meets the Sharks at 10:50 a.m. before the NRL fixture kicks off at 3 p.m.
Fixture Schedule at Redfern Oval
- Lisa Fiaola Cup (Under 17s Girls’) – Rabbitohs vs Panthers | 10:30 a.m.
- Tarsha Gale Cup (Under 19s Women’s) – Rabbitohs vs Panthers | 12:00 p.m.
- Under 16s Development Squad – Rabbitohs vs Panthers | 1:30 p.m.
- Harold Matthews Cup (Under 17s Boys’) – Rabbitohs vs Panthers | 2:45 p.m.
- SG Ball Cup (Under 19s Men’s) – Rabbitohs vs Panthers | 4:15 p.m.
Full Squad Lists Announced for the Weekend
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have confirmed their squads for this weekend’s junior and senior pathway matches. The NSW Cup team, coached by Wayne Collins, will take on the Newtown Jets, while the Jersey Flegg Cup side, led by Scott Kenna, faces the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
At Redfern Oval, the SG Ball Cup, Harold Matthews Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup, and Lisa Fiaola Cup teams will compete against Penrith. Each squad features emerging talent as they push towards the latter stages of their respective competitions.
Excitement Builds for a Big Weekend of Rugby League
The Redfern Oval fixtures and senior pathway games in the Shire provide a crucial test for South Sydney’s rising stars as they push towards the latter stages of their competitions. With Redfern Oval set to host a packed schedule of matches, the day will be a showcase of future rugby league talent.
Published 19-Mar-2025
