Snapshot

Central Highlands Junior Rugby Union was the fastest growing rugby community in Australia in 2020. Our players are aged from 6 to 18 years, drawn from regional centres and small rural communities from across an area greater than 60,000km². We are diverse and inclusive with many of our community identifying as First Nation people or from Pacific Island nations. We have more girls joining the Club each year; 24% of our players are girls.

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Rugby Values

Our core values enable players and supporters to understand the character of the game and what makes it distinctive as a sport.


  • Fun
  • Performance
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Passion
  • Teamwork

Management Committee

The CHJRU is committed to supporting boys and girls aged 6 to 18 from all backgrounds enjoy Rugby Union at primary, secondary school levels and in team competitions across the entire Central Highlands region. It is a combined effort from all Clubs who put individual interests aside for the greater benefit of the whole region.


The Association is governed by an eight-member Management Committee and holds regular, friendly and inclusive General Meetings in order for all Members to collaboratively solve any issues or challenges, and progress Junior Rugby in our region.


All Management Committee members have current Blue Card Working with Children.

List of services

Become a Member

Individual membership is available for individuals aged over 18 who have a genuine interest in Junior Rugby and support our values and initiatives. Membership is only $10 per person and covers the period from January to December each year.


CHJRU offers two ways in which you can apply or renew your membership: 


  • Download and fill in the Membership Application Form, and return it to us to receive an invoice and pay the CHJRU directly.
  • Or, you can choose to pay using Credit/Debit card via the Rugby Xplorer app under Saleable Items during player registration.
Membership Form

2022: STATE OF PLAY: CENTRAL HIGHLANDS RUGBY UNION StrategIC FACILITIES PLAN

State of Play - Central Highlands Rugby Union 2022 Strategic Facilities Plan has been endorsed by the Central Highlands Rugby Union senior clubs, Central Highlands Junior Rugby Union, Queensland Rugby Union, Central Highlands Regional Council and the Central Highlands Development Corporation.


Highlights from the Report include:

  • An 85% increase in total player registrations across senior and junior clubs from 2019 to 2021
  • A massive surge in interest in Girls’ rugby with girls now making up 29% of all junior Club players and 33% of School participants
  • More than 1000 boys and girls playing in Club and School competitions in 2021
  • Major events such as the QRU Western 7s Competition held annually in Emerald generate a total contribution of almost $1 million into the local visitor economy


State of Play also identified that a lack of functional and modern sporting infrastructure is limiting the growth of rugby union as well as opportunities for other football codes and events in the Central Highlands, and that much of the infrastructure did not meet community needs and expectations, particularly in regards to female and child-friendly facilities and field lighting.

CHRU and CHJRU are looking forward to working proactively with all Clubs, QRU, Council and the State and Australian Governments to deliver the priority projects from this Plan.

STATE OF PLAY REPORT

2020 – 2023 Grass Roots Development Strategy

The Grass Roots Junior Rugby Union Development Strategy is the first developed by the CHJRU; it commenced at the start of the 2020 season and covers three years until the end of 2023.


The Strategy is designed to respond to the unique regional and remote challenges faced by players and potential players, and to create a pathway for Rugby to flourish in the Central Highlands. It does this by:



  • addressing significant geographic barriers for rural communities through supporting locally held competitions;
  • reducing the expenses of families and teams;
  • facilitating safe and secure options for boys and girls to travel when required; and
  • providing access to regional communities to high quality rugby union professionals that encourage participation in physical activity.
OUR STRATEGY