Leeds Rhinos Foundation has now opened registrations for any players interested in taking part in the Under 13’s, 14’s, 15’s, 16’s / 17’s North vs South Player Development Series this summer.
In 2022, the official charity of Leeds Rhinos, in partnership with Hunslet RL, launched the pioneering Rugby League development programme for players not connected to a professional club scholarship or academy, who are looking to take their next steps towards furthering their rugby league careers and showcasing their talents.
The series will provide player development opportunities to local players participating in community or school rugby across the city, splitting into two teams representing the age old rivalry of the North/South Leeds divide in relation to the River Aire.
Last year saw a number of players from the programme progress up the player pathway including the Leeds Rhinos Scholarship and Leeds Rhinos Development Academy in partnership with Leeds City College.
This exciting six-week development programme will be fully aligned to the Rhinos Talent Pathway with opportunities for progression, providing a unique chance for the stars of tomorrow to experience training in a professional environment and play two competitive fixtures in top class venues.
North will train on Wednesday nights at Bartercard Training Complex, Kirkstall.
South will train on Thursday nights at South Leeds Stadium.
Fixture Dates are as follows:
Training Dates
- Wednesday 24th July / Thursday 25th July (Under 13s and 14’s start)
- Wednesday 31st July / Thursday 1st August (Under 15’s and 16’s / 17’s start)
- Wednesday 7th August / Thursday 8th August
- Wednesday 14th August / Thursday 15th August
- Wednesday 21st August / Thursday 178h August
- Wednesday 28th August / Thursday 29th August
Fixtures
- Sunday 18th August @ Hunslet ARL (Under 13’s)
- Sunday 18th August @ South Leeds Stadium (Under 14’s)
- Sunday 1st September @ Stanningley ARL (Under 13’s and 14’s)
- Wednesday 28th August @ Headingley (15’s and 16’s / 17’s)
- Wednesday 4th September @ South Leeds Stadium tbc (Under 15’s and 16’s / 17’s)
REGISTRATION PROCESS
The following criteria must be met for any players wishing to enroll on the North vs South Player Development Series for 2024:
- Under 13’s – Year 8 students
- Under 14’s – Year 9 students
- Under 15’s – Year 10 students
- Under 16’s / 17’s – Year 11 and 12 students
- All players must have a Leeds home postcode or be registered with a Leeds-based community club
- Players must not currently be on Scholarship or Academy terms with a professional club
Teams will be provided with a North Leeds or South Leeds playing shirt, with players wearing their club or school team’s shorts and socks ‘barbarian style’ to celebrate the community game.
To register, please CLICK HERE.
Registrations close on Friday 14th June.
For more information or any other questions you may have about the North vs South Player Development Series, please contact Darren.higgins@leedsrhinosfoundation.org.