Growing the next generation of rugby in Canterbury.
The Canterbury Cup is a proposed 8-week Rugby 7s competition for primary and secondary schools across the Canterbury-Bankstown region, delivered in collaboration with NSW Rugby, Canterbury Rugby Union Club, and Canterbury-Bankstown Council.
The competition is centrally hosted at Wills Ground, Earlwood, and delivered during allocated school sport / PSSA time — minimising disruption to school schedules while making it easy for any school to take part, with or without an existing rugby program.
NSW Rugby supports the program with coaching, safety frameworks and inclusive participation for every experience level, and a prize pool rewards participating schools through vouchers.
At A Glance
Three divisions, one competition.
Primary School
Mixed teams, boys and girls together. Modified, non-contact rules with a focus on fun, confidence and a safe introduction to rugby — no experience required.
Junior High
Separate boys’ and girls’ competitions. Development-focused Rugby 7s with NSW Rugby coaching support at every round.
Senior High
Separate boys’ and girls’ competitions. Standard competitive Rugby 7s format for students ready for the next step.
Open to every student.
The Cup is built for schools with no existing rugby program as much as those with one. Every division is open to complete beginners and all body types — NSW Rugby coaches run modified, age-appropriate rules for younger and less experienced players, and every match is played under full insurance cover aligned with NSW Rugby and school sport standards.
2027 pilot key dates
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Wed 7 Apr 2027 |
| Round 2 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 |
| Round 3 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 |
| Round 4 | Wed 28 Apr 2027 |
| Round 5 | Wed 5 May 2027 |
| Round 6 | Wed 12 May 2027 |
| Round 7 | Wed 19 May 2027 |
| Finals Day | Wed 26 May 2027 |