Manly Marlins Rugby Junior Academy 2024/25

The search is on for the next Michael Hooper or Alicia Lucas as Manly Rugby looks to future proof its next generation of talent. New Marlins coach Sam Lane will oversee a pre-season academy aimed at giving the area's best young male and female players intensive training ahead of the 2025 season. Lane will be joined by assistant first grade coach Damien Cummins and women's head coach Ben Tuipulotu, with specialist coaches drafted in to oversee areas like goalkicking and set pieces. The age groups are 14s/15s and 16/17s in both boys and girls – four teams in all - with once-a-week sessions across four weeks starting from November 25 at Keirle Park. What to bring: runners, boots, mouthguard, water bottle, towel.