Academy
Pathway Overview
There are a number of ways to enter the Queensland Rugby Pathway and progress through your Rugby journey. View the Pathway Overview here.
U15
The Emerging Reds Cup is a Reds Academy competition designed to provide a strong state-based pathway for QLD U15 players across the state. The ERC competition culminates with the selection of the Reds U15 team to play against the NSW Waratahs U15 team.
U16
The Emerging Reds Cup is a Reds Academy competition designed to provide a strong state-based pathway for QLD U16 players across the state. The ERC competition culminates with the selection of the Reds U16 squad that plays in the National Rugby Championships, which features domestic home and away fixtures against the other Australian Super Rugby franchises.
U18
The Reds Academy select two Reds U18 teams to play against other Australian Super Rugby U18 teams (matches are allocated by Rugby Australia).
U19
The Reds U19 squad will play in the National Rugby Championships, which features domestic home and away fixtures against the other Australian Super Rugby franchises.
Tier 3 - Buildcorp Reds Academy
The Buildcorp Reds Academy staff select the Tier 3 squad based on performances in the school, club and ERC U15 competitions.
Tier 2 - Buildcorp Reds Academy
The Buildcorp Reds Academy staff select the Tier 2 squad based on performances in the school, club, ERC U16 competitions and Reds U16 team.
Tier 1 - Buildcorp Reds Academy
The Buildcorp Reds Academy staff will select players from Premier Rugby, Reds U18 team and the Tier 2 Reds Academy Squad.
Academy Staff Contacts
Click here for Buildcorp Reds Academy Staff Contacts.