LEARN, DEVELOP & PLAY JUNIOR RUGBY UNION.
Who are Tri Colours?
Tamworth Tri Colours boys and girls play Rugby Union from U8 to U12 in the Sunday ARTC Gala Carnivals hosted throughout the Central North and New England zones. Played during school terms, these carnivals are held on and off on Sundays during the season. All participating clubs host one carnival each. The age groupings are in 2-year age gaps - U8, U10 and U12.
2025 will see the launch of a new program for our youngest players. Those ages 4-7 years will participate in the “Get into Rugby” program, which is the official entry level format for children in this age group. Get into Rugby empowers participants with the skills, understanding, and confidence to safely transition to Junior Rugby and beyond.
Held at the carnival days this is a great opportunity for younger siblings of our players to join in on the fun, or as a great intro if you are looking to get your child into rugby.
These Sunday carnivals are a bustle of activity with BBQs and the NSWRU development staff in attendance. It is a great family day out!
Read all about the changes in play for our U4-U7s here:
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The games follow the ARU Modified Rules for U8 to U12 boys and girls so as to progressively develop individual skills and teamwork alongside children’s physical maturity and understanding of the game.
U6 are led through skills, development and games most often by NSWRU development staff.
U8 play 7 aside.
U10 play 12 a side
U12 play 15 aside.
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Tamworth District Junior Rugby Union Club, formerly known as Tamworth Junior Rugby Union Club and now commonly known as Tamworth Tri Colours, has been established for over 15 years.
Junior rugby in Tamworth has been around for a long time, some of you may also remember it as Peel Valley Junior Rugby Union Club.
Tamworth Tri Colours is the only junior rugby union club in Tamworth NSW, home of the Pirates Rugby Union Football Club (PRUFC) and Tamworth Rugby Union Sporting Club (TRUSC - Mapgies).
The Tri Colours (Gold, Black & White) comes from the history of the Black and Gold Pirates, and the Black and White Magpies.
The Pirates RUFC play in the Central North Zone from Under 16s, through to 1st XV, whilst the Magpies TRUSC play in the New England Zone.
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Visit our registration page, or learn more in the FAQ section of our resources page.
TDJRUC is run by a committee of volunteers that dedicate and donate their time, effort, knowledge, and expertise in a range of fields to assist the club in functioning. We are always happy to answer your questions and assist with registration.
Visit the about us page to see the friendly faces you might know! Send a private message via the Facebook page, or, get in touch via the contact form and we will respond as soon as possible.
What’s happening?
THANK YOU to our 2025 MAJOR sponsors
World Rugby defines its game values as a sport of integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline, and respect up-held and en-trenched by the laws of the game.
“..a sport of integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline, and respect..”
JUNIOR RUGBY IS WHERE THE PASSION FOR THE GAME BEGINS.
At Tamworth Tri Colours we pride ourselves on teaching, coaching, and playing an enjoyable brand of rugby whilst maintaining the highest level of sportsmanship, morals, and integrity, which in turn helps to develop respectful and socially established boys and girls.
Benefits
Rugby Union offers many great benefits socially, mentally, and physically.
Improves Social Skills
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Physical Fitness
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Perseverance
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Improves Attitude
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Builds Friendship
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Builds Strength
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Develops Teamwork and Leadership skills
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Improves Self Confidence
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Strength, Agility & Flexibility
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Communication Skills & Self Discipline
“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START, BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT.“
