COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent, with future NRL stars in action from this Sunday at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships (Boys and Girls 18 and Under) will be held over a big week of footy from Sunday 7 July to Friday 12 July at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The National Championships will feature the most talented youth rugby league players from across Australia, some of whom will become the next generation of stars in the men’s and women’s game.

The National Championships commences with a full day’s program of both girls and boys rugby league this Sunday on Field 1, and then moves into the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Monday 8 July.

The Championships conclude on Friday 12 July, when the finals are played and the Australian Schoolboys and Schoolgirls teams are announced.

Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Boys coach and NSW Combined Catholic Colleges President, Tim White, said it would be a chance for Coffs Coast footy fans to see Australia’s best young talent in action.

“These Championships are the highest standard of representative state and territory football for aspiring talented players across Australia,” he said.

“The Championships provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase the best young talent in our game, and we look forward to seeing the best boys and girls footballers compete against each other in matches played over the week.”

By Aiden BURGESS